INFECTION

 

 Vaginal Infection

Vaginitis means a different condition that can cause infection of your vagina. Symptoms include itching, burning, pain, discharge, and a bad smell. It is also known as vulvovaginitis. It describes infection of both your vagina and your vulva, the external part of your genitals.

There are many causes of infections. Vaginal infections are fairly common. These infections may happen any time. But they’re most common during your reproduction. Certain types of vaginitis may result in complications during pregnancy.

Symptoms

The symptoms are not always noticeable. If it develops, you will likely notice some common features they are:

  • Itching and burning sensation of vagina
  • Pain and discomfort at vagina
  • Swollen skin around your vagina and vulva
  • A change in the amount of vaginal discharge
  • pain or burning sensation while urination
  • vaginal bleeding or spotting

How are vaginal infections diagnosed?

A doctor can help to diagnose a vaginal infection. You can also use a vaginal pH test, which you can find online , to help identify a yeast infection or BV.

If you get vaginal infections regularly you may consult a doctor or a clinician, they may ask questions to help to narrow down the infection.

They might ask:

  • About symptoms of other health conditions.
  • About your health history, including any history of vaginal infections.
  • If you douche or wash your vagina with soap.
  • If you use scented period products.

Sexually transmitted infections:

Sexually transmitted infections means the  infections that pass from a person to person during sexual contact.

Some of the infections are:

  • Human papillomavirus infection: An infection that occurs in different regions of the body depending on the particular strain.
  • HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS transmitted through sex
  • Chlamydia: It’s a commonly transmitted through sex and may not shows any infection.
  • Syphilis:It is a bacterial infection that causes frequently  by sexual contact starting as an painless sore.
  • Gonorrhea: A sexually transmitted bacterial infection that leads to infertility if it is not adequately untreated.