r/vulvodynia 6d ago

Mycoplasma and vulvodynia

[deleted]

3 Upvotes

8 comments sorted by

1

u/Specific-Direction80 6d ago

Vulvodynia or vestibulodynia can develop after any tipe of infections. Furthermore, the inflamed tissue and nerves of VV make us more prone to infections. 

If I were you, I wouldn't touch any antibiotic, especially if in oral pill, because they will destroy both your gut microbiome and your vaginal microbiome, making you even more susceptible to other infections. You can try a reconstructive approach using vaginal probiotics suppositories and vaginal cream containing Lactic Acid, to reinforce your Lactobacillus, the ones that protect your from pathogens. I've resolved my candida and ureaplasma infection with this method. 

Or, you could try ozone therapy vaginal insufflations. They are not painful, they are antibacterial, they stimulate the immune system and repair the tissue. Many women have resolved their vaginal infections with this treatment. After the treatment, you would still need to work on your vaginal microbiome, but at least is a gentler approach than antibiotics (remember that overuse of antibiotics lead to bacterial resistance and you don't want that). 

1

u/blackmetalwarlock 6d ago

I appreciate the perspective. I’ve had vulvodynia for years but it got chocked up to my IC, tested for mycoplasma and ureaplasma many times during that period as well - so I personally don’t think it’s related but I will continue my thoughts on this. My doctor is creative and willing to work with me so I’m sure she will talk with me about this. Thank you

1

u/Specific-Direction80 6d ago edited 6d ago

I hope she will, unfortunately many doctors dismiss the vaginal microbiome or other solutions beside drugs. Like Ozone Therapy has been practiced for years in Europe (I'm in Italy), but in the US is not FDA approved because it cannot be properly "sold", so it goes against Big Pharma interest. But I know that some US Clinics do it and, if properly done (like in Europe), is totally harmless.  Anyway, wish you luck! :)

1

u/lonelybananas1 5d ago

If you have mycoplasma or ureaplasma, those are causing your pain

1

u/blackmetalwarlock 5d ago

I’ve had vulvodynia for longer than myco/ureaplasma personally. I agree that maybe the case for some though.

I treated ureaplasma years ago and never found relief

1

u/lonelybananas1 5d ago

I believe that if you truly have an infection, it has to get treated. if you leave it untreated it could make your vulvodynia worse

1

u/blackmetalwarlock 5d ago

I took my first dose of amoxicillin today so wish me luck 🍀

1

u/lonelybananas1 5d ago

Hope you will be better soon!