Is My Vaginal Yeast Infection Considered a Sexually Transmitted Disease?

Vaginitis is inflammation of the vagina. 75% Fibroids Miracle Reviewof the women population has reported vaginitis at one point in their lives. A number of infections, including bacteria (such as Gardnerella and gonorrhea), protozoans (such as trichomonas), and yeast (Candida) can cause vaginitis.

Vaginal yeast infections are often referred to as vaginal Candidiasis. When new yeast is introduced into the vaginal area, or when there is an increase in the quantity of yeast already present in the vagina relative to the quantity of normal bacteria, symptoms occur.

Inflammation of the external genital organs of the female (the vulva) is called vulvitis. Vaginitis is sometimes referred to as vulvovaginitis because the vulva is also often inflamed when there is inflammation of the vagina.

The symptoms are nonspecific, which means that other conditions can cause the similar symptoms. Itching in the vaginal and/or vulvar area is considered the most common. Burning, soreness, pain during intercourse and/or urination, and vaginal discharge (a whitish, thick appearance and texture, like cottage cheese) are other typical symptoms.


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