Be aware of Vaginal problems

Be aware of Vaginal problems 

No matter how good you are in maintaining your personal hygiene, there’s a lot that can go wrong ‘down there’. From odours to itching to an abnormal discharge or even a weird lump, protecting the health of your vagina becomes important to lower the risk of infections.

 Here we have a list of vaginal problems that may affect you despite maintaining proper hygiene of your privates

Bacterial vaginosis:

This is a mild vaginal infection which is caused due to bacteria. The risk of getting the infection increases in case you have more than one sex partner. While it is a mild infection that goes away on its own, it can turn out to be troublesome in some cases. Hence, it’s best to consult your doctor.

Gonorrhea:

A highly contagious disease, which can easily be transmitted through sexual contact, Gonorrhea bacteria grows in warm and moist areas including cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes, and in the urethra. It can also grow in the mouth, throat and anus and can easily be transmitted from the infected mother to her newborn.

Trichomoniasis:

Trichomoniasis is another sexual transmitted disease which is caused by a small organism. This is the most common curable STD in young and sexually active women. Itching in vagina, pain while urinating, green-yellowish discharge with a strong odour are a few of its symptoms.

Chlamydia

Chlamydia shows no symptoms and can get transmitted to the sexual partner unknowingly. So, it is not easy to identify this infection. Signs become evident only after one to three weeks of sexual contact. Abnormal vaginal discharge, painful periods, burning sensation in or around the vagina are some symptoms of this infection.


Candida or Yeast infection

Candidiasis is a fungal infection that can affect areas like skin, genitals, mouth, throat and even blood. The yeast responsible for the infection grows in moist and warm body areas. It can cause uncomfortable and dangerous symptoms.

Disclaimer: This should not be considered as a substitute for Physician's advice. Please consult your treating Physician for more details.