Symptoms Of The Most Common Types of Vaginal Infections

Bacterial Vaginosis is a condition where there is an overgrowth of a certain bacteria normally present in the vagina. It is due to imbalance of 'good' and 'bad' bacteria in the vagina. Having a new sex partner or multiple sex partners, as well as douching, can upset the balance of bacteria in the vagina -avoiding these can prevent the development of the infection.
 There is no research to show that treating a sex partner affects whether or not a woman gets Bacterial vaginosis. It rarely affects women who have never had sex. You cannot get Bacterial vaginosis from toilet seats, or swimming pools. Male sex partners of women diagnosed with infection generally do not need to be treated, but may be transferred between female sex partners



Yeast is believed to be present in the vagina of 20%-50% of healthy women. Vaginal yeast infections occur when new yeast is introduced into the vaginal area or when there is an overgrowth of the yeast already present in the vagina, for example, when the normal protective bacteria are destroyed by antibiotics taken to treat another infection. Yeast can also overgrow and cause infections in women with suppressed immune function.




Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection that can infect both men and women. Chlamydia is found in infected semen and vaginal fluids. You can get chlamydia by having vaginal, anal, or oral sex with someone who has chlamydia without a condom, or sharing sex toys, or from a pregnant woman to her unborn baby.
Sexually active young people are at a higher risk of getting chlamydia. This is due to behaviors and biological factors common among young people. Gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men are also at risk since chlamydia can spread through oral and anal sex.

Trichomoniasis is a Sexually transmitted infection caused by a tiny parasite. You may not experience any symptoms with trichomoniasis, so it’s important to get tested. Trichomoniasis can be treated easily with a short course of antibiotics.

As with most Sexually transmitted infection, these infections puts you at risk of other Sexually transmitted infections, including HIV. A pregnant woman with these infections can pass it on to her unborn baby, which can affect the baby’s eyes and cause pneumonia. Untreated sexually transmitted infections can lead to other health problems like infertility.

If you have any of the symptoms, it is important to contact your health care practitioner. The symptoms of these conditions can also occur in more serious infections and conditions, so a correct diagnosis is important. These conditions can be effectively treated with antibiotics, and an accurate diagnosis ensures the choice of appropriate antibiotic treatment.

Pharm G B. IDAMKUE

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