There are three most common types of vaginal infections Bacterial vaginosis, Vaginal yeast infection, Trichomoniasis.
Causes for and symptoms of each infection are different.
If discomfort lasts, you have to see a doctor for right treatments immediately.
Typically, vaginal infections cause a vaginal discharge. This discharge differs from a normal one because it is accompanied by itching, redness, and sometimes burning or soreness in the genital area. Itching may interfere with sleep. Some infections can make sexual intercourse painful and make urination painful and more frequent.
A thin, white or gray cloudy discharge with a fishy odor, which may become stronger after sexual intercourse or during menstrual periods.
Itching and irritaion
A usually profuse, greenish yellow, frothy, fishy-smelling discharge.
Itching and soreness
Pain during sexual intercourse and urination
Thick, white, clumpy discharge(like cottage cheese)
Moderate to severe itching and burning(but not always)
Redness and swelling of the genital area.
Prevention includes the following: