Copper ion treatments and methods of treatment are provided to treat various body conditions affecting the genital and/or rectal areas. The copper ion treatments contain a copper ion-containing solution which, as a result of the copper ions contacting anatomical tissue of the vagina, the rectal canal and/or the external genital or rectal areas, brings about local and systemic therapeutic effects. The copper ion treatments and methods for treating conditions affecting the genital and/or rectal areas involve the use of tampons, suppositories, lotions, creams, gels, foams and solutions, each containing a copper ion-containing solution. The tampon bodies and the copper ion lotions, creams, gels and foams may be delivered into the vagina, and the suppositories can be delivered into the vagina or into the rectal canal. The copper ion lotions, creams, gels, foams and solutions may also be topically applied to the external genital and/or rectal areas.
