Vaginal infections are quite common in a woman's life. When pathogenic organisms like bacteria, fungi, parasites or viruses thrive and multiply in and around the vagina, vaginal infections crop up. Lowering of acidity of the vagina makes it susceptible to the growth of these pathogenic organisms. Some of the common vaginal infections are discussed below:
1. Thrush - Thrush or vaginal candidiasis is caused by the multiplying of the fungus Candida ablicans in the vagina.
2. Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) - BV is caused by the multiplying of the bacterium Gardnerella Vaginalis. BV if not checked timely, may lead to complications like miscarriages, pre-mature labor, pelvic inflammatory disease, delivery of low birth weight baby etc.
3. Trichomoniasis - Trichomoniasis is caused by the growth of a parasite Trichomonas Vaginalis. This infection may not produce any symptom. Women with this infection are at the risk of pre-mature labor and delivering of low birth weight baby.
4. Chlamydia - This is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia Trachomatis. It causes much damage to the cells lining the cervix and other tissues. It usually produces no system. The infection may spread to the woman's uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes. Chlamydia may lead to complications like pelvic inflammatory disease, entopic pregnancy, infertility etc.
5. Gonorrhea - This is caused by the bacterium Neisseria Gonorrhoeae. This type shows up symptoms within 2 weeks of infection.
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