Vaginal Infection

Introduction

Vaginal Infection is very common disease in women. It is also known as vaginitis. In general, vagina keeps balance between bad and good bacteria. So, if this balance is disturbed then the chances of vaginal infection are more. Some type of vaginal infection is caused by fungus develop inside of vagina. This infection creates in reproductive organs in the women. Because of vaginal infection, women have to faced discharge, vaginal itching or irritation in vagina. There is not a single reason for vaginal infection. Antibiotics, douches, stress, sexually transmitted disease and changes in hormones make changes in normal vaginal system, which creates vaginitis.

Types of Vaginal Infection

There are so many types of vaginal infection. All types are not danger for patient. But only few types required some extra care and doctor’s advice. Three vaginal types Vaginal Yeast Infection, Bacterial Vaginosis and Trichomoniasis are very common. Symptoms of these three diseases are same but treatments and causes are different.              

Vaginal Yeast Infection

Yeast is a one type of fungus. Yeast is generally you will find Areas like mouth and vagina in which moisture is present. Yeast Infection is an infection which is caused by fungus like yeast always within vagina of female. It is also known as Candidiasis, Genital Candidiasis, or Vulvovaginal Candidiasis. Yeast Infection is occurred most frequently in the female like pregnant, diabetic, and obese or whose immune system becomes weak. Most of the women about 20% are take yeast in the area of vagina. The symptoms of Yeast Infection are Itching, burning, irritation, increases normal flow and thick white discharge from vagina. It causes by wearing tight and non-cotton cloths, use of douches, use of excessive alcohol and steroids, etc. Its not sexually transmitted disease.

Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)

Generally BV is caused by imbalance in bacteria of vagina. It can be sexually transmitted. It also cause by use of douches, use of intrauterine device and in pregnant lady. The symptoms are burning, itching, redness in or around vagina. Other symptoms are gray, white, thin and strong fish like smelly discharge from vagina.

Trichnomoniasis

 In Trichnomoniasis, infection occurs in the urinary and genital tract. This disease can be sexually transmitted. Symptoms of these diseases are yellow-green or gray discharge, itching, irritation, burning with urination and a dirty smell. In women, vagina is affected and in men, urethra is affected. In men, symptoms are thin, white discharge from the penis and urination is very painful.

Treatment of Vaginal Infection

Treatment for yeast infection and Bacterial vaginosis are very simple. In fact, some medications are available over the counter.
Bacterial Vaginosis: In BV, you can’t get medicines over-the- counter. You should have prescription. In BV, generally antibiotics like metronidazole or clindamycin are commonly given by the doctor and treatment is either oral or in cream form.

Yeast Infection: If you are aware of the yeast infection then no need to go to doctor’s clinic. Medicines are available over the counter. Treatment is available in cream and suppository form.
Other treatments like herbal treatment are also affected.

Tea Tree Oil is very effective in BV and Yeast Infection. If you apply Tea tree oil on your vagina, this oil will kill bacteria or fungus in vagina. Before use of this oil, first take advice of any expert person.

Use plain, un-pasteurized yogurt in yeast infection and BV. Apply yogurt inside the vagina with the help of a small spoon, spatula or applicator. Do this treatment in the night and continue this treatment up to three to seven nights. In yogurt, there is lactobacillus acidophilus which balances the vaginal bacteria.

How to prevent from vaginal discharge?

  1. Bacteria grow in the wet area. So, keep genital area dry. Don’t wear tight and synthetic cloths. Wear cotton cloths.
  2. Complete your medicine course prescribed by the doctor even you feels better.
  3. Avoid the use of perfumed soaps, powders, douche and bubble bath.
Don’t do sex during the treatment of vaginal infection.

In all other infections, vaginal infections are very common in the world. It is not a serious disease. In women, most of the women will have to face vaginal infection in their whole life, so if you haven’t face it then may be you will face in future. Vaginal infection can be treated easily and there is nothing like worry. If you feel some symptoms of vaginal infections then consult your doctor quickly.