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Vaginal Infections – How It Affects Your Daily Life

Bernie — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 02:39:35 +0000

Are you suffering from occasional or chronic vaginal infections that are interfering with your ability to live a full, normal and active life?

Are you frustrated by the lack of information and support available for these types of conditions? If so, you are certainly not alone.

There are literally millions of women who suffer silently with these very common, yet embarrassing infections, making it difficult for them to live as they would like and enjoy all the things they want to do.

What’s even more frustrating is that the subject of vaginal infections is one that still remains rather taboo and unspoken about in our society, despite what doctors now know about the various causes of these infections and their promising potential for treatment.

In this article we will briefly explain the various causes and symptoms of vaginal infections and discuss how these symptoms can negatively impact your ability to live a normal life if left untreated.

Causes and Symptoms of Vaginal Infections

Perhaps one of the reasons that vaginal infections are rarely discussed is that most people associate these infections with another taboo subject in our society: sexually transmitted diseases.

This is unfortunate, because, while it’s true that a very small percentage of vaginal infections can be transmitted sexually, the majority of these infections are not contracted in this manner, and when diagnosed correctly they are very treatable.

Vaginal infections can be caused by an overgrowth of fungus, as with vaginal yeast infections; a proliferation of badbacteria, as with bacterial vaginosis; or by a protozoan or parasite, as with the infection trichomoniasis.

Generally, only the parasite-based infections are transmitted sexually, although there are certain bacterial infections such as Chlamydia that can also be transferred sexually.

Some of the symptoms of vaginal infections include :

Itching
Redness and Irritation
Soreness
Vaginal discharge
Unpleasant odor

Diagnosis and treatment of vaginal infections is not always easy, as many of these infections share the very same symptoms.

Vaginal Infections and Your Daily Life

The symptoms of vaginal infections can affect almost every aspect of your daily life. When coping with the soreness, itch and vaginal discharge associated with these infections, you may find it difficult to concentrate on work, which can in turn affect your overall productivity.

Family responsibilities can also suffer when dealing with vaginal infections, because it’s almost impossible to concentrate on the needs of others when your mind is focused and preoccupied with uncomfortable vaginal symptoms.

You may also have the tendency to avoid social situations due to the discomfort and embarrassment you feel, and the constant itch may even make it difficult to sleep. Collectively, these symptoms can have a life-altering effect until you seek the proper treatment.

The physical symptoms of vaginal infections are only a small part of the overall effect they can have on your life. These infections can also have an indirect effect, possibly making you feel embarrassed and lonely, and because the subject is difficult to talk about, you may even begin to isolate yourself.

This can lead to unnecessary and undue stress and even mild depression – two factors that can play a major role in the development of other potentially serious health conditions.

To avoid this stress, isolation and inability to meet your daily responsibilities, it is extremely important that you seek treatment at the first sign of symptoms. This is not a time to be bashful and embarrassed. Be open and honest with your physician, filling them in on each of the various ways you are being affected by your symptoms, both directly and indirectly.

Vaginal infections are very treatable, and once the condition is properly dealt with, your doctor can provide a number of helpful tips on how to reduce the likelihood of future infections.

Vaginal Infection Tests and When to Seek Treatment

Bernie — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 04:58:59 +0000

Chances are, when you hear the words vaginal infection you immediately think of the most popular and prevalent form of infection – the vaginal yeast infection.

Yeast infections are very common and will likely be experienced by the majority of women at least once in their lifetime, and they are usually very treatable with over-the-counter the medications.

But what if the infection does not respond to these treatments and continues to worsen?

When should you seek medical treatment and undergo vaginal infection tests?

While there are rare occasions when yeast infection symptoms will worsen to the point of requiring medical care, often times there is another type of infection at the root of the problem – a type of infection that would not normally respond to over-the-counter yeast infection remedies.

In this article, we will outline some of the more serious vaginal symptoms – symptoms that usually indicate medical treatment is needed, and explain in some detail some of the vaginal infection tests typically used by doctors to determine the cause of the infection and the best course of treatment.

Vaginal Infection Tests - When to Seek Treatment

Yeast infections, which are caused by fungus overgrowth, share many of the same symptoms as bacterial infections (bacterial vaginosis and Chlamydia), as well as many parasitical or protozoan infections (trichomoniasis).

These symptoms include vaginal itch, irritation, redness and vaginal discharge, usually with a strong, foul odor.

Yeast infections are the most common cause of these symptoms, but certainly not the only one, so if any of the following apply it is probably time to seek medical treatment :

Yellow or Green Vaginal Discharge. Discharge resulting from yeast infections is usually white-gray in color. Yellow or green discharge can be an indication of a bacterial or parasitical infection.
Stomach or Back Pain. While vaginal yeast infections are itchy and uncomfortable, they are usually not painful.
Vomiting or Fever. Vomiting and fever can also be the sign of a more serious bacterial infection.
Your Symptoms Have Not Improved in Three Days. Yeast infection symptoms will tend to ease with treatment by the second or third day.
Rash or Lesions. Rash or lesions on the vagina or vaginal area are not characteristic of a simple yeast infection.
Dizziness. If you begin to feel weak, dizzy or unstable you should always seek immediate medical treatment.

Vaginal Infection Tests and Diagnosis

Doctors have many methods at their disposal for the testing of various vaginal infections, some more involved than others.

In the initial diagnostic phase, you will be asked several questions that can help doctors get a clearer picture of your symptoms.

Some of the questions you might be asked include :

When was the onset of your condition, including the onset of discharge?
What are the amount, appearance and odor of the discharge and have any of these characteristics changed in any way since the date of onset?
Are you experiencing pain, a burning sensation or itching?
Are you sexually active, and if so, does your partner(s) have discharge from his penis?
Are you taking any medications?
What, if anything, helps to relieve your symptoms?
What type of soaps and cleansers do you use to wash your body and clothes?
Do you often wear tight clothing, especially tight undergarments?

Questions such as these can help steer doctors toward a potential cause, and will usually be followed by a series of vaginal infection tests, including :

Blood Tests. Blood tests can be helpful in identifying any potential bacterial infections.
Complete Vaginal Examination. A complete vaginal examination can help doctors identify any overt irritation or bleeding. Generally, the doctor will use individual swabs to collect samples of the vaginal discharge, and later examine these samples microscopically to determine whether the infection is fungal, bacterial or caused by a protozoan.
Pap Tests. A pap test can help rule out any potentially serious conditions such as cervical cancer.
STD Tests. If it is determined from the vaginal infection test that you are suffering from trichomoniasis, additional tests may be needed to check for other sexually transmitted diseases.

When the symptoms of a vaginal infection do not respond to yeast infection treatments, or when they continue to worsen over time, vaginal infection tests are the only method for pinpointing the exact cause of the infection so that proper treatment can be administered.

5 Common Signs of Vaginal Infections

Bernie — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 18:40:52 +0000

Are you concerned that some of the vaginal infection symptoms you’ve lately been experiencing may be a sign of a more serious vaginal infection?

Do you know all the signs of vaginal infections and the manner in which these signs typically present?

Vaginal infections are very common in women, but not all vaginal infections are alike. Each has a different cause, and thus requires a specific form of treatment. Unfortunately, the symptoms of the various infections can often appear very similar in nature, often making it difficult to determine a proper diagnosis.

However, there are a few subtle differences in these symptoms that may help pinpoint the specific type and cause of the infection.

To clarify this further, here we will discuss what the term vaginal infection means and its causes, followed by a brief outline listing some of the more common signs of vaginal infections and how these signs can differ depending on the origin of the infection.

About Vaginal Infections

Within the vagina there are certain bacteria. These bacteria produce a type of acid, which allows them to repel other bacteria and fight off various viruses and fungi.

This is a very delicate vaginal flora balance, and when this balance is upset – when something happens that lowers the level of acidity in the vagina – it can lead to a vaginal infection.

There are many factors that can lead to an imbalance of acidity, and thus cause vaginal infections. Some of these causes include :

Hormonal Changes. When women experience changes in their hormones it can cause an upset in the balance of vaginal bacteria. Women who are pregnant or going through menopause, for example, are much more prone to vaginal infections during these times.
Stress. Major and/or prolonged stress can also be a precursor to many vaginal infections.
Antibiotics. Ironically, antibiotics used to treat bodily infections can actually cause vaginal infections. Antibiotics can destroy the good bacteria in the vagina leaving the area susceptible to the “bad” bacteria, viruses and fungi.
Sexual Intercourse. Sexual intercourse, especially with multiple partners, may lead to a number of sexually transmitted vaginal infections (STIs).
Foreign Objects. Rarely, foreign objects such as tampons can cause vaginal infections, and possibly even a life-threatening condition known as toxic-shock syndrome.

There are several classifications of vaginal infections, but the three most common are vaginal yeast infection, caused by a proliferation of a certain fungus in the vagina; bacterial vaginosis, caused by an overgrowth of bacteria; and trichomoniasis, caused by a sexually transmitted parasite that infects the vaginal walls.

All of these vaginal infections lead to a condition called vaginitis, a condition characterized by inflammation of the vagina, and one which tends to produce several of the most common signs of vaginal infections.

Five Common Signs of Vaginal Infection

There are several common signs of vaginal infections, and while only a doctor can properly diagnose the type of condition you’re experiencing, the five most common things to look for are :

Vaginal Discharge. While it is perfectly normal and healthy for women to experience occasional vaginal discharge, any abnormalities in the amount produced, or any changes in the color, texture and smell of the discharge, may be signs of a vaginal infection. Vaginal yeast infections, for example, tend to produce a grey-white discharge that is thick, almost curdled-looking. With bacterial vaginosis, the discharge is also gray-white, but much thinner and watery, and with trichomoniasis, the color of discharge is gray-green in appearance.
Irritation/Soreness. Vaginal infections can lead to irritation, including redness and swelling in the affected area, however this soreness is not usually experienced in cases of bacterial vaginosis.
Itching. Itching is one of the universal signs of vaginal infections, and is especially intense with vaginal yeast infections.
Pain when urinating. Several types of vaginal infections, including vaginal yeast infections and trichomoniasis, can cause pain while urinating.
Pain and/or bleeding during Sex. Pain during intercourse is very common during the early phases of most vaginal infections, and in rare cases, bleeding may also accompany this pain.

There are, of course, other signs of vaginal infections, but these five are the ones most often reported. While the disparity of symptoms of the various vaginal infections is indeed very subtle, learning to recognize these small differences could save you the time and expense of pursuing an incorrect treatment strategy.

Vaginal Bacterial Infection – 5 Home Remedies

Bernie — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 02:15:42 +0000

Vaginal bacterial infection, especially when the condition is chronic, is not only uncomfortable, but can be awkward and embarrassing and may become an obstacle to living a normal, active life.

However, there are several home remedies for vaginal bacterial infection that will not only ease the symptoms while you’re in the midst of the infection, but may also help prevent future recurrences.

Have you been told by your doctor that your uncomfortable and often painful vaginal symptoms may be the result of a vaginal bacterial infection?

Did you know that in addition to the various forms of medical treatment that may be initiated by your doctor there are also several home remedies for vaginal bacterial infection – remedies that may help alleviate some of your symptoms?

Vaginal Bacterial Infection vs. Vaginal Yeast Infection

While some of the home remedies for vaginal bacterial infection may also be somewhat effective and beneficial in the treatment of vaginal yeast infection, it’s very important that you understand the distinction between the two conditions.

Yeast infections are caused by an overgrowth of fungus in the vagina, and in 90-95% of cases the fungus at fault is the Candida albicans fungus.

Vaginal bacterial infections, on the other hand, are caused by an overgrowth of harmful bacteria, which in turn upsets the normal balance of bacteria in the vagina.

Treatment for a vaginal bacterial infection usually involves antibiotics to reduce the bad bacteria, while with yeast infections antibiotic treatment may in fact worsen the problem. This is because antibiotics can also destroy many of the good bacteria, which are necessary to fight fungus, including the Candida fungus.

Finally, while yeast infections usually include a number of problematic symptoms, such as intense itching, painful irritation, redness and a thick vaginal discharge, vaginal bacterial infections are characterized solely by vaginal discharg – discharge which is much thinner than yeast infection discharge.

5 Home Remedies for Vaginal Bacterial Infection

Proper Diet and Rest

Vaginal bacterial infection, also known as bacterial vaginosis, can often be the product of a weakened immune system, which is why it’s so important that you take care of yourself and maintain your health.

This can best be accomplished by eating a proper diet and getting at least 7-8 hours of sleep each night.

Doctors recommend a balanced diet that is rich in lean protein sources (chicken breast, fish, etc.) complex carbohydrates (brown rice, whole grains, etc.) healthy unsaturated fats (olive oil, avocados, salmon, etc.), plenty of fruits of vegetables and at least 8-10 glasses of water every day.

Probiotics

Probiotics are one of the best home remedies for vaginal bacterial infection. Because vaginal bacterial infections are caused by an insufficiency of good bacteria, you need to replace these bacteria as often as you can to maintain a healthy balance in the vagina. Probiotics can be found in food sources such as yogurt and in many pre-made powders, and are usually fairly inexpensive to purchase.

Vinegar or Boric Acid Douching

The good bacteria in the vagina are responsible for producing acid, which is needed to fight off the harmful bacteria before they can become overgrown and begin to produce symptoms. To maintain that acidity level you can occasionally douche the vagina with a mix of vinegar and warm water, or boric acid with warm water. Both of these substances can help reestablish the proper pH balance in the vagina – a pH balance which is necessary for fighting off infection.

Loosen Clothes

Tight clothing, especially tight undergarments, can irritate the vaginal area, and an irritated surface is the perfect breeding ground for infection. Try instead to wear undergarments that are looser and made from more breathable fabrics like cotton.

Proper Hygiene

Among the many home remedies for bacterial vaginal infection, there is perhaps none more important than proper hygiene. Proper hygienic care, which should consist of regular washing of the vaginal area using warm water and a mild unscented soap, can help reduce the amount of harmful bacteria, and may prevent infection.

These home remedies for vaginal bacterial infection can help to significantly ease the troublesome symptoms associated with your condition, and will usually bring you some much needed relief, however, if your symptoms still persist for more than a week, you should definitely make an appointment to consult with your doctor.

Difference Between Vaginal Infection and Vaginal Bleeding

Bernie — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:58:08 +0000

Are you concerned that the vaginal bleeding you are currently experiencing could actually be a type of vaginal infection bleeding, as opposed to the bleeding you experience from your normal menstrual cycle?

The term vaginal infection, which can include infections that are bacterial, fungal and even parasitical in nature, can cause a number of troublesome vaginal symptoms, including vaginal infection bleeding.

But how do you differentiate between normal menstrual bleeding and the type caused by infection? This is not always an easy proposition; however, when the bleeding is caused by infection there will usually be other signs and symptoms that are fairly easy to recognize.

In this article we will take a closer look at this topic by providing a comprehensive definition of vaginal infection bleeding, explaining its characteristics and outlining some of the more common infectious causes for this awkward and embarrassing problem.

What Is Vaginal Infection Bleeding?

As the name suggests, vaginal infection bleeding is blood that flows from the vagina as the result of some type of infection. This blood can originate in the vagina, cervix or uterus, but in the case of infection-related bleeding, the origin point is most typically the vagina.

When a woman experiences unexpected vaginal bleeding – a typical bleeding that occurs outside of the normal menstrual cycle – it can point to a number of underlying conditions, some more serious than others. For example, vaginal bleeding can often be caused by irritation, due to vaginal dryness or sex, or it may be a side effect of certain medications.

Pregnancy complications can also cause vaginal bleeding, and in more serious cases, uterine cancer or pelvic inflammatory disease may be to blame. Only a doctor can say for certain what the root of your bleeding is, however, in the majority of vaginal bleeding cases – when the bleeding occurs outside of the normal menstrual cycle – the root cause is normally some type of vaginal infection.

Vaginal Infections and Vaginal Bleeding

There are many different types of vaginal infections, each with a different cause, but regardless of the specific origin of the infection, it will almost always lead to a condition called vaginitis.

Vaginitis can best be defined as an irritation and/or inflammation of the vagina, with characteristics that may include redness, soreness, itching and burning, and in some cases, vaginal discharge and vaginal bleeding.

While vaginal infection bleeding can potentially occur at any time during the infection cycle, most cases of vaginal infection bleeding are the result of direct contact with the affected area, which is why vaginal bleeding is so prevalent during and after sexual intercourse.

The amount of bleeding women experience varies, and can range from mere spotting in the less serious cases, to a very heavy flow when the infection and irritation are more profound.

There are several types/classifications of vaginal infections that can eventually lead to vaginal infection bleeding. These infections can be caused by bacteria, fungus, viruses and even parasites and include:

Vaginal Yeast Infection. A very common type of infection among women, vaginal yeast infection is caused by an overgrowth of fungus which can leave the vagina area very dry and irritated.
Bacterial Vaginosis. Bacterial vaginosis is caused by an overgrowth of harmful bacteria and can also lead to vaginitis.
Gonorrhea. Gonorrhea, while not technically an infection, is a sexually transmitted disease that can cause vaginal infection bleeding.
Chlamydia. Also sexually transmitted, Chlamydia is a type of bacterial infection that, when left untreated, can lead to many serious complications, including vaginal infection bleeding.
Trichomoniasis. Trichomoniasis is caused by a tiny protozoan, a parasite that causes infection and potential bleeding.

Vaginal bleeding is a normal, monthly menstrual function, but when that bleeding is abnormal, such as bleeding that is very heavy or occurring at unexpected times, it may be a sign of a more serious underlying cause.

In many cases, the root of the problem may be one of the treatable vaginal infections listed above, but to be on the safe side, and to rule out a more serious condition such as uterine or cervical cancer, it’s extremely vital that you meet with your doctor at the first sign of symptoms.

Why Antibiotics Will Never Cure Bacterial Vaginosis

Bernie — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:17:11 +0000

Women who take several rounds of antibiotics to treat bacterial vaginosis risk getting more difficult-to-treat secondary infections like urinary tract infections.

Today, people are loading tons of antibiotics into their systems, often with no benefit except to the manufacturers of antibiotics. The end result is not pretty in terms of what we are doing to our collective immunity against the big diseases, which of course mutate more and more every day into super bugs.

Do you really want to be part of this trend towards lowering humanity’s resistance to disease? All of this over prescribing of antibiotics is leading to even more resistant bacterias.

Is there an alternative? – Yes!

The alternative is to wake up and realize that life style changes, not magic bullets are the key to getting off this treadmill of antibiotic intolerance.

In a very wide variety of complaints, doctors may prescribe antibiotics without a clear indication of a bug that is susceptible to antibiotics – just in case. The problem is that sometimes there are no bacteria to kill, only a virus.

Antibiotics simply do not work on viruses – only bacteria.

That is why it is so crucial for you to make sure that you are actually suffering from bacterial vaginosis and not infectious vaginosis which is caused by sexually transmitted viruses. Viruses simply will not respond to antibiotics and you will be lowering your resistance and immunity for no good reason.

Worse yet, people without proper medical training may push antibiotics or misguided persons may self-medicate with them. One really nasty habit is to never finish the initial round of antibiotics that was prescribed you. The reason this is a disaster is because every time you do this you give the bug time to mutate and overcome the power of the antibiotic.

The prescribing antibiotics just in case approach to life is bringing super bugs and their damaging consequences closer to the fore. We are not far away from the day when a new strain of BV that is not treatable at all by existing antibiotics.

The result in the long run is a massive amount of the population developing life threatening infections that can’t be treated by antibiotics. The overuse of antibiotics to treat bacterial vaginosis is in fact an excellent example of how allopathic medicine sometimes benefits from keeping us sick.

It works like this, the more attacks of bacterial vaginosis that you have, the more visits you will make to the doctor. The doctor profits! The more trips to the doctor you make the more antibiotics prescriptions he will write to treat your condition. The pharmaceutical companies profit!

The more antibiotics that you take the more likely you are to require treatment for a yeast infection or urinary tract infection. The pharmaceutical companies profit again!

These treatments are only a temporary quick fix for your problem and before you know it, your infection is back and you return to the doctor’s office where, the doctor profits again.

The only person that does not profit from this situation is you.

You keep spending money for treatments that don’t work. All the time this medical treatment is not working, you are led to believe that it is somehow your fault and not the fault of the drugs or doctors.

The more money you give to your doctor and pharmaceutical companies for this, the more medical problems you’ll have.

Over the long term your immune system may become compromised and you will find yourself donating even more money to the pharmaceutical companies to treat the following conditions that are caused by the overuse of antibiotics:

Bad breath
Depletion of helpful intestinal Bacterial
Chronic Candida yeast overgrowth
Chronic urinary tract infections
A lowered resistance to viruses, fungus and bacteria

These physical problems are mostly the result of how antibiotics affect our intestinal bacteria, which in turn affects our ability to ingest nutrients, creates unfriendly Bacteria in our intestines and lowers our immune system.

So, think twice before using antibiotics to treat bacterial vaginosis!

BVCures Review – 3 Days to Permanent Bacterial Vaginosis Relief

Bernie — Fri, 27 May 2011 08:02:46 +0000

I came across BV Cures more than a year ago when I was researching for resources and articles for this website. I saw a lot of BV related websites spoke highly about BV cures. The curious me wanted to find out what it’s all about.

So I decided to get myself a copy of the book. Paid $39 for it.

The million dollar question is – Does it help you cure bacterial vaginosis? Read on.

What It’s BV Cures Is All About

BV Cures is a book written by Kristina Tomlin (herself a chronic bacterial vaginosis sufferer) to treat bacterial vaginosis using natural remedies. The keyword here is natural remedies.

No medication. No antibiotics.

If you are looking for a quick fix, I’m afraid this book might not suit you. However, if you are looking to cure bacterial vaginosis permanently, then you are at the right place. Kristina argued that the answer to curing bacterial vaginosis permanently lies in natural remedies. She gives you a list of natural remedies and ingredients that you can easily find at home, it not, at your local grocery store.

What BV Cures Claims

Now if you look at the book cover, it claimed “3 Days to Permanent Bacterial Vaginosis Relief”. Like you and many other women, I’m skeptical about this.

From my experience and conversation with other BV sufferers, you can’t cure bacterial vaginosis in just 3 days. You can do so with medications but that’s just a quick fix, not a permanent solution. Natural remedies CAN cure them permanently but it takes time.

Some people might find the program outlined by Kristina too hard to follow. It requires a major change in your lifestyle especially your daily diet and activities. If you’re not up to it, you might not really benefit from the book.

Kristina has a lot more info about BV Cures over at the website. Go see for yourself if it’s really for you.

Click Here to Go to BV Cures Official Website.

Bacterial Vaginosis Freedom Review

Bacterial Vaginosis Freedom Review

Bernie — Sun, 23 May 2010 15:09:50 +0000

I’ve actually heard a lot of good reviews about Bacterial Vaginosis Freedom when I communicated with many BV sufferers. So I decided to get it myself. I wanted to see what’s so good about it myself rather than listening to all the rumors and hypes. And I know that if it’s NOT delivering what it claims to be, I’m entitled to my 110% money back guarantee. Paid $39 for the book.

And when I finished reading it, I could really understand why so many women gave two thumbs up for it.

The main reason is because it was written by Elena Peterson, who is a chronic bacterial vaginosis sufferer for many years. She wrote in detail about her own experience in curing her chronic bacterial vaginosis.

It is broken down to a 3 step plan which has proved to be a fast, effective and safe solution for thousands of women around the world.

If you’ve been searching around the internet for bacterial vaginosis cure for sometime, you will notice that there are too many cures available today that focuses on the signs and symptoms.

However, Elena chose to tackle the problem head on. She focuses on the disease itself. And her unique approach to fight bacterial vaginosis would really blow you away. Be rest assured that Elena knows what she is talking as she’s a full time medical researcher.

In short, Bacterial Vaginosis Freedom will give you :

A 3 step plan how to use natural remedies to eliminate BV once and for all
How to immediately relieve yourself from the fishy odor, itching and burning caused by bacterial vaginosis using cheap and general ingredients you can find at home
5 very serious and common mistakes women tend to make which eventually leads to bacterial vaginosis
Valuable free bonus books - Natural Yeast Infection Cure, 100 Love Making Techniques, Candida Control Diet

The results?

Honestly, this varies among individuals. Elena claims it takes only 3 days. It took me 7 days. For some, it took 14 days. But one thing for sure, you WILL see results.

I wish I could have written more about BV Freedom. But Elena has done it on her website. So what could be better than listening from the author itself?

Click here to find out more about BV Freedom now.

BVCures Review – 3 Days to Permanent Bacterial Vaginosis Relief

How Do I Get Diagnosed for Bacterial Vaginosis?

Bernie — Wed, 05 May 2010 11:15:21 +0000

There are no complicated procedures to diagnose bacterial vaginosis.

The very first thing the doctor does is to have a visual vagina examination to detect the signs and symptoms of bacterial vaginosis. There are some women who are shy about this and might refuse the doctor to do so.

The next test is to take some vagina fluids for chemical testing in the laboratory. This is to determine the pH level of the vaginal fluids and to determine what bacterias are found in it.

These tests wouldn’t take long as more doctors have the needed requirement in their premises.

Bacterial Vaginosis FAQ

What Are The Signs and Symptoms of Bacterial Vaginosis?

Bernie — Tue, 04 May 2010 22:00:35 +0000

Bacterial vaginosis usually occurs with very obvious signs and symptoms for most women.

There are some rare cases where the women did not develop any signs and symptoms and only to have it detected during her annual checkup at the ob-gyn.

If you don’t give the ob-gyn a visit at least once annually, it is time to start doing so.

Some of the most common bacterial vaginosis signs and symptoms include :

Foul and fishy vaginal odor. This usually gets worse right after a sexual intercourse. You can see it from your partner’s facial expression if you don’t smell it yourself. (Further Reading : Are You Ashamed of The Fishy Odor Down There?)
Burning and itching sensation around the outside of the vagina. (Further Reading : Cope With Irritations Caused By Bacterial Vaginosis With These 5 Simple Ways)
Grayish or white vaginal discharge which are more than normal.

It is important to take note that all the symptoms above can happen at the same time.