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The Most Common Vaginal Infections
Trichomoniasis
Trichomoniasis, sometimes referred to as “trich”, is a very common sexually transmitted disease (STD acronym in English), which affects 2 to 3 million Americans annually. The vagina is the most common site of infection in women. Trichomoniasis, like many other STDs, often occurs without symptoms. When symptoms occur, they usually appear within 4-20 days of exposure, although symptoms can appear years after infection. Symptoms in women include a heavy fluid, yellow – green or gray, discomfort during intercourse, vaginal odor, and painful urination. Irritation and itching of the female genital area and, in rare cases, abdominal pain in the lower abdomen may also be present. Men can transmit the disease to their sex partners even when symptoms are not present, so it is preferable to treat both partners to eliminate the parasite. Metronidazole is the drug used to treat trichomoniasis. It is administered in a single dose. People who are taking this medicine should not drink alcohol, mixing the two substances can cause nausea and vomiting. Although previously trichomoniasis was thought would produce any significant complications, recent studies have linked it to two serious problems later, increased risk in the transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the virus that causes AIDS, and low birth weight infants or premature. Additional research is needed to fully explore these connections.
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Vaginitis and Pregnant Women
What is Vaginitis?
Vaginitis is an inflammation of the vagina characterized by discharge, irritation and / or itching. The cause of vaginitis can not be determined properly based solely on the basis of symptoms or physic laboratory test. Examines are required for a correct diagnosis. Many effective drugs are available for the treatment of vaginal infections and accompanying vaginitis.
Bacterial Vaginosis
Bacterial vaginosis (BV acronym in English), is the most common cause of vaginitis symptoms among older women with children. Bacterial vaginosis can be transmitted through sexual contact activity, although the bodies have also been found in young women who are not sexually active. The infection is due to change in the balance between different types of bacteria in the vagina. Instead of the normal predominance of “friendly” bacteria Lactobacillus, increases in the numbers of harmful organisms are found in the vagina of women with BV (bacterial vaginosis). Additionally, intrauterine devices (IUD acronym in English) may increase the risk of acquiring bacterial vaginosis. The primary symptom of BV is an abnormal vaginal discharge with a fishy odor, which is especially noticeable after intercourse. However, about half of women with bacterial vaginosis reported no symptoms.