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Red flag: Whenever you experience symptoms such as itching, redness, burning, strange smells, or cottage cheese-like discharge, it is a red flag that things are not the way they should be. <\/span>There are a few different types of infections, and each requires a different plan of treatment. It is essential that the doctor diagnose you and provide you with a treatment plan.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The vagina is a fragile balanced ecosystem. Inside, we have different types of bacteria that help keep our vaginas healthy. The balance is sensitive and can be changed, leading to various infections.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Yeast infections, often know as vaginal candidiasis, is one of the most common female infections. It is estimated that nearly 75% of women will experience at least one vaginal yeast infection at some point. The candida can be naturally present in our body but changes in the environment can facilitate its overgrowth.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Another vaginal infection is Bacterial vaginosis. Probably the most frequent female infection. It occurs when the vaginal bacterial flora is out of balance.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sexually transmitted infections (STI\u2019s) are passed on through sexual contact via body fluids, like blood, semen and vaginal secretions. Infections like this can be herpes, chlamydia, HIV\/AIDS, gonorrhoea, syphilis and genital warts.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Urinary tract infections, while not affecting the reproductive system, can also cause sexual pain. The urinary tract includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n It can be challenging to know where symptoms come from. It might be from vaginal dryness, allergy or cell transformation.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n That is why you always have to see your doctor if you feel, something is off.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n It is vital that you are specific about your symptoms and your lifestyle.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Be honest about your sexual activity and history so they can better understand your situation.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Many of these infections are curable. The sooner you understand and do something about them, the better you can stop them and the easier it is to prevent them from coming back.<\/span> Some infections are contagious. The sooner you stop them, the better for you and for others.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Create a vulva & vaginal profile<\/a> page. Be specific about how and where it hurts. Does it burn or is it an itch? What does your discharge look like? Your doctor will want to know these answers, so you might as well brainstorm on beforehand. Think about your sexual partners. Has your partner(s) been tested for infections and STI’s? Have you? <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Typically, vaginal infections are caused by an imbalance of bacteria in the vagina. An imbalance can happen when<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n You can experience a yeast infection in your vagina, on your skin, or in your mouth. <\/span>Another common name for a yeast infection is thrush, although it is generally used to refer to the oral yeast infection.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Candida albicans<\/i> is the cause of 80-90% of vaginal thrush infections. Other candida infections might be caused by; Candida glabrata<\/i>, Candida tropicalis<\/i>, Candida krusei,<\/i> and Candida parapsilosis<\/i>. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Candida is a common fungus and is commonly found in our bodies. Yeast infections occur when the yeast can multiply beyond what is healthy for the body. However, treatment will only work if you indeed have<\/em> a yeast infection. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n It is essential to figure out if your symptoms are an indication of a yeast infection. Furthermore, it is important to know, which type of candida you might have. Sometimes it takes a particular treatment to get rid of one specific kind of candida. This medicine can be quite harsh on tissue and environment so make sure you know exactly what you are treated for.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n It is up to you and your doctor to identify what is causing your infection and how to treat it properly. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Examinations and culturing of your infection will let your doctor find the best course of treatment for you. Unfortunately, resistant candida infections are becoming more frequent. Don’t give up; it just might take some time to find the proper treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Bacterial vaginosis is an overgrowth of anaerobe bacteria and an undergrowth of lactobacilli bacteria. Like yeast infections, an imbalance in the body’s ecosystem opens up for infection. Try to see if you can find a pattern. Some experience BV certain times in their menstrual cycle, others after sex. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Swollen and sore labia majora indicates infection in the Bartholin glands. Skene’s gland can also swell while infected.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Contact eczema or allergic eczema can be another reason. Eczema can either be caused by external irritants or rooted in a more profound biological skin issue. If you have eczema and treat it as if it were thrush \u2013 your eczema might get worse.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Infections of the urinary tract are quite frequent. <\/span>The most common bacteria that cause these infections is Escherichia coli.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n E. <\/i>coli<\/i> is a bacterium that lives in our digestive tracts. Certain types can provoke an infection in the urinary tract as well. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Infections in the urinal system may be:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Depending on the sexually transmitted infections (STI), the cause can be attributed differently. The diseases are all contagious due to<\/span><\/span> sexual contact with the infected area. It might be through skin contact or different kinds of body fluids. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The infections are Herpes, <\/span>Chlamydia, <\/span>Gonorrhea, <\/span>Syphilis, <\/span>Genital Warts, <\/span> <\/span>HIV\/AIDS and <\/span>Trichomoniasis. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Maybe it is not an infection that is causing you trouble. Diseases in your skin can irritate your skin. <\/span>Illnesses like lichen planus<\/span> and lichen sclerosis<\/span><\/a> can cause severe skin issues and discomfort.<\/span> Genital psoriasis is another option.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n TRY TO NARROW DOWN YOUR INFECTION<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Many women with BV do not notice any symptoms. If you do have them, you may experience a thin white or grey vaginal discharge, “fishy” odour, itching, or burning. Sometimes BV comes in cyclic – parallel to your monthly cycle. At other times after a change in the vaginal milieu – i.e. pH level after sex.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n is when your skin might be itching, red, swelling or have cracks. It can all derive from stress in your everyday life or sensibility to irritants such as chemicals in soaps, toilet paper or maybe even treatment for yeast infections. Eczema can be provoked by excessive wetness, friction or heat such as tight pants, g strings or excessive discharge. You might also have atopic eczema; a very sensitive skin or be allergic to specific allergens. If your gynaecologist is unfamiliar with genital eczema, a dermatologist will be able to help you out.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u2013 It must be noted about all sexually transmitted infections, that a person may be infected and never experience symptoms. Especially concerning men, it is common that these infections don’t have any physical signs. It is quite important that you get tested if you are sexually active. This is particularly true with new or multiple sexual partners. This<\/span><\/span> section is a very superficial list of STI’s – read more about the infections elsewhere.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Unlike many infections, especially if you have earlier had a UTI, you will often recognize it. Symptoms are generally evident and troublesome with a burning feeling when you urinate; frequent or intense urge to urinate, even though little comes out; pain or pressure in your back or lower abdomen, maybe a fever.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Infection is mostly caused by E.coli bacteria infecting the urinary tract system. Fragile mucous membranes are less effectively preventing the bacteria from causing trouble.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Red flag: Whenever you experience symptoms such as itching, redness, burning, strange smells, or cottage cheese-like discharge, it is a red flag that things are not the way they should be. 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HOW TO PREPARE FOR A VISIT TO THE DOCTOR<\/span><\/h3>\n
WHAT CAUSES THESE INFECTIONS?<\/h2>\n
Vaginal Infections<\/h3>\n
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YEAST INFECTIONS<\/span><\/h4>\n
BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS<\/h4>\n
Infections in glands or skin<\/h4>\n
BLADDER AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS<\/span><\/h4>\n
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SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS<\/span><\/h4>\n
Other possible reasons<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n
SYMPTOMS <\/span><\/h2>\n
Yeast infections<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Bacterial Vaginosis <\/h3>\n
Eczema <\/h3>\n
Sexually transmitted infections<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Urinary tract infections <\/h3>\n
Read: I have an infection<\/a><\/h3>\n