Toilet infection is not gotten from the toilet

“Danielle would later find out that the white cheesy substance oozing out from her vagina, was a cardinal pointer to a vaginal infection. For her health care providers, it was more important to provide her accurate information, to avert subsequent crisis.”

Vaginal infections ranges from bacterial infections, which causes grayish or yellowish discharge, yeast infections which produces itching with or without a white cottage cheesy discharge, or trichomoniasis which produce vaginal itching and odor with frothy discharge. Also, while the symptom varies, based on the causative organisms, some vaginal infections may not produce any symptom. It is noteworthy that, vaginal infections are not deal breakers, but could be, if left untreated.

Have you had vaginal infections prior this time, do you develop new symptoms after treatment? Do you have different sexual partners? These questions and more gives the more reason to visit your health care providers for proper screening.

What are the causes of vaginal infections? Vaginal infections can have various causes but the common one includes:

Trichomoniasis: this infection is caused mainly by Protozoan parasites that could be contracted through sexual intercourse.

Yeast infections:This infections are usually caused by fungus called candida albican. Sometimes, the abuse of antibiotics reduce the number of anti-fungal bacteria in the vagina. This reduction can lead to overgrowth of fungi, leading to infection.

Bacteria infections: Certain bacteria(Normal floras), are found in the vagina. When there is an overgrowth of these bacteria, this results to bacterial vaginosis.

Irritants: Irritants, as soaps, body washes, perfumes and contraceptives can be a vagina irritant. This can cause inflammation, just as tight fitted clothes will cause heat rashes to irritate the vagina.

Vaginal infections may at first be unannounced but becomes more pronounced if left untreated.

“How do I get a clue?”:

Understanding what’s normal helps you identify what isn’t. Do you experience vagina itching, burning sensation while urinating, rashes, strong foul odor or bleeding unrelated to your period? These are clear pointers.

Take away: Anyone can contract vagina infection, but you can always keep your sexual health in check by going for random tests whenever you suspect  a deviation from norm.