PUBLISHER: Polaris Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1421656
PUBLISHER: Polaris Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1421656
The global vaginitis therapeutics market size is expected to reach USD 7.20 billion by 2032, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report "Vaginitis Therapeutics Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report, By Disease Type (Anti-fungal, Anti-bacterial, Hormone); By Product (OTC, Prescription); By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2023 - 2032" gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.
Several organizations, both governmental and non-governmental, have initiated programs aimed at creating awareness among women regarding vaginitis drugs, which has led to an increased demand for these drugs. Furthermore, the rising trend of alcohol consumption is expected to further boost the adoption of these drugs. Notably, in the United States, about 5.3 million women are at risk of health-related issues due to vaginitis.
In addition, the increasing focus on research and development of vaginitis therapeutics is expected to contribute to the growth of the market. Various studies funded by organizations such as the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) have yielded valuable insights into yeast generative behavior, which could lead to innovative treatment approaches for yeast infections. Moreover, the introduction of new medications by major pharmaceutical companies is projected to drive the market expansion, indicating a positive trend for the industry.
Probiotic therapy has gained significant research attention recently, in part due to the unsatisfactory outcomes of current treatments for Candida vaginitis. The most commonly used antifungal drugs for Candida vaginitis include Clotrimazole, Fluconazole, Miconazole, and Nystatin. However, some of these drugs only inhibit fungal growth without eradicating them entirely. Prolonged use can also harm normal vaginal cells and tissues, leading to imbalances in local vaginal microbiota, disruptions in acid-base balance, superinfections, and recurrent infections. Therefore, there is an urgent need to explore therapies for Candida vaginitis that can regulate the vaginal microenvironment.
Functional analysis has shown that when hyaluronic acid hydrogel is combined with nanozymes, it effectively eradicates Candida albicans even at lower hydrogen peroxide concentrations. Combining nanozymes with Lactobacillus led to a significant 70% reduction in fungal viability during Candida vaginitis treatment. In contrast, using Lactobacillus alone did not demonstrate any impact on fungal viability. In-depth analysis demonstrated that the joint application of nanozymes and Lactobacillus is remarkably efficient in producing hydroxyl radicals, causing substantial damage to the fungal cell membrane. Notably, this combination treatment did not adversely affect the Lactobacillus bacteria.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), symptomatic BV patients should be treated with metronidazole, either orally twice a day for seven days, intravaginally daily for five days, or clindamycin gel intravaginally for seven days, as per their guidelines on sexually transmitted infections (STI) treatment. Research has shown that oral metronidazole provides temporary improvement in the vaginal microbiome for recurrent BV patients, but recurrence occurs by day 30 after therapy. Another study indicated that after initial treatment, the cure rate with Intravaginal Benznidazole (IBA) and nitroimidazole therapy was higher.
Polaris Market Research has segmented the vaginitis therapeutics market report based on disease type, product, and region: