A Surprising Manhood Health Issue: Gardnerella Vaginalis
by John Dugan OwnerTaking good care of manhood health is a worthy and admirable goal,
and those that do it should be commended. Of course, there are numerous factors
which can potentially have an impact on male organ health, so being
knowledgeable about all of them is difficult. One of the more surprising
conditions that can impact member health is Gardnerella vaginalis.
About Gardnerella vaginalis
Named after the doctor Hermann Gardner, who discovered it in 1955,
Gardnerella vaginalis (sometimes called G. vaginalis) is a bacterium which can
produce a pore-forming toxin known as vaginolysin or bacterial vaginosis. In
such situations, a battle is set up between good bacteria and bad bacteria in
the female organ with the bad bacteria ultimately getting the upper hand. It
can occur as a result of sensual penetration, douching, or use of an
IUD. It also may occur naturally during pregnancy.
The most common sign associated with Gardnerella vaginalis and
subsequent bacterial vaginosis is a distinctly fishy odor, often accompanied by
a yellowish or grayish discharge.
As these names and descriptions all indicate, this is a condition
commonly found in women – so much so that it is almost universally considered a
women’s disease. So why is it in an article about male organ health?
Men too
Men can also contract Gardnerella vaginalis, although the exact
incidence of contraction is widely disputed. Some researchers estimate that
fewer than 1% of men ever contract Gardnerella; others believe it could affect
as many as 38% of men. One of the reasons for the wide variation is that it
very often presents without symptoms in men – and therefore many men might have
it without ever knowing it or (more importantly) suffering any consequences
from it.
However, by the same token, a man might contract Gardnerella
without knowing it and have it affect his male organ health - but not realize
it until the effects have become obvious.
For example, there have been cases in which a man has gone to the
doctor because he was experiencing urinary tract problems. This can manifest as
a need to urinate much more frequently and with a much greater urgency, which
can in some situations lead to an incontinence issue. This is often accompanied
by the presence of blood (both red blood cells and white blood cells) in the
urine.
In some instances, a lower urinary tract infection due to
Gardnefrella has been associated with scarring of the kidney, which can impact
that organ’s health and functionality. Cystitis, a sometimes painful
inflammation of the bladder, is also a possible side effect.
In intact men, Gardnerella and the resulting infection can bring
about balanoposthitis. This is a swelling of both the head and the prepuce.
Painful in and of itself, it can also create additional pain if it results in
the prepuce being unable to retract when the manhood becomes firm.
Serious consequences
There also is the potential for some much more serious complications
– although again, these tend to be very rare. Sepsis, an extreme reaction to
infection which can destroy tissue and organs, has been reported, as has
pulmonary abscess, a deterioration of lung tissue.
Since men are most often asymptomatic for Gardnerella and women
are much more likely to exhibit symptoms and know of their status, men who have
had sensual activity with a woman with bacterial vaginitis should let their
doctor know. He may then want to test a semen sample to determine if the
Gardnerella has been passed on to the male partner.
Gardnerella is a rare cause of manhood health issue, but a guy
should keep his member in good health for any eventualities. Daily use of a top
notch male organ health crème (health
professionals recommend Man 1 Man Oil, which is clinically proven mild and safe
for skin) is a sound idea. The best crème will include vitamin D, the
“miracle vitamin” which helps maintain proper health. It should also include
vitamin C, which aids with male organ skin tone and elasticity.
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