Q: What are the symptoms of vaginitis?

Some of the most common symptoms of vaginitis include: * Change in color, odor or amount of discharge from your vagina * Vaginal itching or irritation * Pain during intercourse * Painful urination * Light vaginal bleeding or spotting

Q: What does BV stand for?

**Bacterial vaginosis, also known as BV,** describes the overgrowth of different type of bacteria in the vagina. Having unprotected sex or regular douching of the vagina may increase the chances of developing bacterial vaginosis. It is common to experience a fishy smelling bacteria.

Question 1

What are the causes of vaginitis?

Accepted Answer

The causes of vaginitis are not always easy to narrow down, but generally they tend to vary depending on the type of vaginitis that you have. As mentioned there are three type of vaginitis:&nbsp;

* Bacterial vaginosis&nbsp;
* Yeast infections&nbsp;
* Trichomoniasis&nbsp;
* Non-infectious vaginitis&nbsp;
* Vaginal atrophy&nbsp;

#### **Bacterial vaginosis&nbsp;**

Bacterial vaginosis is the most common type of vaginitis. It occurs when the healthy bacteria that naturally occurs in the vagina (lactobacilli) become overwhelmed by other types of bacteria known as anaerobes. Bacterial vaginosis is most common in women who have multiple sexual partners and engage in unprotected sex.&nbsp;

#### **Yeast infections&nbsp;**

Yeast infections are extremely common and are generally caused by an overgrowth of a fungi called&nbsp;*Candida albicans.&nbsp;*This type of fungi can cause issues in other parts of the body, mostly those that are warm and moist, particularly skin folds, the mouth and nail beds. Some of the common risk factors for yeast infections include taking anti-biotics, pregnancy, uncontrolled diabetes, low immunity and hormonal imbalance.&nbsp;

#### **Trichomoniasis&nbsp;**

Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted disease that is caused by the parasite&nbsp;*Trichomonas vaginalis.&nbsp;*Trichomoniasis is most commonly caused via having unprotected sex. Trichomoniasis increases the risk of contracting other sexually transmitted diseases.&nbsp;

#### **Non-infectious vaginitis&nbsp;**

Non infectious vaginitis is caused by practices that involve your vagina coming into contact with foreign objects such as sprays, detergents, tampons and tissue paper.&nbsp;

#### **Vaginal atrophy&nbsp;**

Vaginal atrophy is caused by the process of ageing\! Estrogen levels generally begin to decline from the perimenopause (around menopause).As estrogen levels decline, you are more likely to experience symptoms such as vaginal dryness and pain.&nbsp;

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Question 2

What are the symptoms of vaginitis?

Accepted Answer

Some of the most common symptoms of vaginitis include:&nbsp;

* Change in color, odor or amount of discharge from your vagina
* Vaginal itching or irritation
* Pain during intercourse
* Painful urination
* Light vaginal bleeding or spotting

Question 3

Where can I get tested for Vaginitis?

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

What does BV stand for?

Accepted Answer

**Bacterial vaginosis, also known as BV,**&nbsp;describes the overgrowth of different type of bacteria in the vagina. Having unprotected sex or regular douching of the vagina may increase the chances of developing bacterial vaginosis. It is common to experience a fishy smelling bacteria.&nbsp;

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