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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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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.

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It is very important during pregnancy, try to prevent infection and minimize the effects of chronic diseases that you suffer. Go to the doctor at least symptom of disease in pregnancy.

Keep away from conditions in pregnancy is the goal of every pregnant woman but not always possible to stay safe from infections or symptoms that can cause chronic diseases that are suffering.

Prevent health problems the mother may affect the fetus should be a priority.

It is therefore important that all pregnant women to seek medical slightest sign of illness, however slight.

Because the nature is wise, our body is able to send signals sufficient to warn us that something is wrong.

Here’s what we are the most common diseases in pregnancy. They are very common in pregnancy by the anatomical changes that occur.

Although symptoms are not always fully visible, they are the most common:

Urgent need to go to the bathroom often.
Pain or burning when urinating.
Pressure or pain in the lower abdomen.
Each time you go to the bathroom, and are sparingly urine pee again.
The urine is usually cloudy and smell different than usual.
In severe cases, may cause premature births or abortions, although with proper medical monitoring, the problem is easily detected and can be treated with antibiotics.

Colds and flu
Although usually not very offensive to the fetus, some more serious viral diseases may start with the same symptoms as a cold.

Orfnt fever is dangerous if it appears and remains untreated over a day.

On the other hand, muscle pain and rhinitis during pregnancy are emphasized.

Currently, the Influenza A is the type of greatest concern to the population to be emerging.