Types of vaginal infections

Among the most common infections that cause abnormal vaginal discharge include:

Bacterial vaginosis. It is an infection caused by multiple organisms from the vagina, does not produce inflammation but physical and chemical changes in vaginal discharge, it becomes of gray, no release of substances called amines, responsible for the characteristic "fishy" that is noticeable more after intercourse and during menstruation. Treatment should be provided for both partners simultaneously, who avoid sexual contact until they determine the cure of the disease.

Vaginal candidiasis. There are several reports about that three of every four women have experienced this condition at some time in their lives. To changes in the vaginal pH of Candida albicans, spore found in normal vaginal flora, accelerated reproduction, causing symptoms characterized by abnormal vaginal discharge in large numbers, yellowish white, lumpy, edema and redness of the vulva and vagina, itching, burning and constant pain during intercourse, increasing symptoms in the days before menstruation, pregnancy or in patients with diabetes, or prolonged use of synthetics.

Trichomoniasis. It is the most common diseases of the lower female genital tract. It is caused by Trichomonas vaginalis, one-celled parasite that is usually sexually transmitted by infected people. It is presented as an abnormal discharge vaginal swelling with abundant, yellowish or greenish, foamy with tiny bubbles of air and odor. There is burning and itching, although up to 50% of cases occur without symptoms, except for abnormal flow. Treatment should also be given to the male.

Gonococcal infection. It is a contagious disease transmitted by sexual contact may have pelvic inflammatory disease accompanied by pain in the lower abdomen and a purulent flow runoff from the cervix, when complications can affect even the liver and other organs. The couple should be treated to eradicate the infection.

Chlamydia trachomatis and Mycoplasma. This disease can take up to 60% asymptomatic cases, or a discharge from the cervix, vulva glands are swollen, and occasionally cause pain during sex. Can become chronic, affecting the inside of the womb and tubes, and thereby causing infertility. There are other sexually transmitted diseases do not exhibit abnormal vaginal discharge, such as syphilis, chancroid or chancroid, genital herpes and infection caused by human papilloma virus (highly correlated with cervicovaginal cancer), it is important to have a timely review when they will be suspected.

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