14/01/2020
INFECTIONS AND WOMEN
As well as thrush and urinary tract infections (UTIs) that can affect women, there are, however, other conditions that can affect the va**na, and these infections are becoming increasingly common.
Today, many women have had more than one s*xual partner and there has been a dramatic increase in s*xually transmitted disease (STDs).
What are these va**nal infections?
The two main infections are caused by either a bacteria (bacterial vaginosis) or by a tiny parasite, known as trichomonas va**nalis.
Bacterial vaginosis
This is the most common cause of abnormal va**nal discharge among women.
Trichomonas va**nalis
This is caused by a tiny parasite called a โtrichomonadโ, which lives in the va**na. It is spread by having s*xual in*******se with someone who has the infection.
What are the symptoms?
Bacterial vaginosis
There are a number of potential symptoms, including:
Itching, soreness and redness around the va**na, v***a or a**s
Grey or yellow va**nal discharge with a fishy smell, especially after s*x
A burning sensation when passing urine
Pain during in*******se .
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
PID is an umbrella term for any inflammation of the organs in the pelvis, and it is normally caused by an infection in any of the reproductive organs, including the womb, ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix, womb lining and/or va**na. PID is s*xually transmitted and the symptoms can be very extreme. They include:
Foul smelling va**nal discharge
Fever
Pain in the lower abdomen
Breakthrough bleeding between periods
Back pain
Pain on in*******se
A need to pass urine more frequently
Pain when urinating
It is believed that the infection spreads from the area around the cervix and migrates upwards. The two most common organisms that are implicated in PID are Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
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