CARE OF THE VAGINA: The return of Candidiasis

Mrs. Sarah could be adjudged to be like the biblical Mary; blessed among all women. Everything she wanted in life came knocking like Oliver Twist. Even nature served her purpose as though she was a goddess, her home was the seat of peace and her life the definition of fulfillment but as the wiseman said, "The love of having increases by having".

She has two daughters but wanted a male child. She had tried severally but  It appeared as if "the god of fertility" had turned her sworn enemy. The more she tried, the more her fecundity dropped like a glass of wine from the weak grasp of a drunk with absence seizure. She caved in and drank from the cup of reality that she could no longer conceive.

She suggested to her husband to adopt a son but the idea was like the buzzing of a nagging mosquito in the ear and the taste of vinegar. He dismissed it like a foul smell in an air conditioned car but she wouldn't let him lower the glasses so that he would inhale it all. She eventually had her way.

The boy grew up and became her worse nightmare. He stole her peace away and became a masquerade to the sisters. Now he plans to eliminate the family members and take possession of their empire.

VAGINAL CANDIDIASIS
The vagina can be likened to the empire above; the father, the sexual partner while the children (both biological and adopted) represent the different organisms that live in the vagina, including Candida species thereby making up the "Vaginal Ecosystem".
These family members have specific numbers and all have the tendency to dominate  and take charge of the empire (vagina) like the "GAME OF THRONES" but the counteraction of other members keeps them in equilibrium. Hence the mere citing of Candida sp as reported in laboratory investigation does not indicate Infection rather an overgrowth (dominance) which distorts the equilibrium with associated features of abnormal vaginal discharge and itching is said to be Vaginal CANDIDIASIS.

RECURRENT/ CHRONIC VAGINAL CANDIDIASIS

The following favour the growth of Candida sp. and make them come back after treatment.

Tight Pants, Trousers & Nylon wears: these produce heat and moisture which favour growth of  Candida.

Diabetes Mellitus, HIV infection, Chemotherapy & Pregnancy: Reduce the immunity and favour Candida growth.

Antibiotics: Prolong use affects the equilibrium to favour Candida.

Sex: Change in sexual partner introduces different strains or reinfection from an infected person.

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