Pregnancy and Health Care

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.

Vaginal yeast infections
Candidiasis vaginal bulb, sometimes known as candidal vaginitis, infection monilila or yeast infection is a common cause of vaginal irritation. It has been estimated that approximately 75 percent of all women will experience at least one episode of fungal infection during his term of life. This is caused by the overgrowth of fungus cells that are normally found in the vagina. Several factors are associated with increased proportion of women with fungal infections, including pregnancy, uncontrolled diabetes and the use of contraceptives or antibiotics.

Other factors that may increase the incidence include using douches, perfumed feminine hygiene sprays, antimicrobial agents and tight underwear or with poor ventilation. There is no direct evidence that it is transmitted by sexual contact. The most common signs of fungal infection in women are itching, burning and irritation of the vagina. Painful urination and / or intercourse are common.

Abnormal vaginal discharge is not always present and may be minimal. The flow is typically described as cottage cheese-cheese “natural but may vary in consistency from thin to thick.

Are all sexually transmitted vaginal infections?
No, some vaginal infections are transmitted through sexual contact, but some such as fungal infections are not.

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