{"id":12405,"date":"2023-03-21T19:42:38","date_gmt":"2023-03-21T19:42:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ultimatehealthreport.com\/is-it-an-sti-or-something-else\/"},"modified":"2023-03-21T19:42:38","modified_gmt":"2023-03-21T19:42:38","slug":"is-it-an-sti-or-something-else","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ultimatehealthreport.com\/is-it-an-sti-or-something-else\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It an STI or Something Else?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Vaginal discharge is a normal part of being a woman, but what happens when your discharge changes color or smells \u2014 or you start feeling itching or burning? Many conditions and infections have similar symptoms. It can be hard to tell what your vagina is trying to tell you, so we\u2019ve created a quick reference guide to help you understand the differences between some common vaginal infections and guide the conversation with your healthcare provider (HCP). <\/p>\n
Atrophic vaginitis (Vaginal Atrophy)<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n
Symptoms<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n
There are many symptoms of atrophic vaginitis. You might have:<\/p>\n
Causes<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n
Atrophic vaginitis happens when your body makes less estrogen, the hormone that makes and maintains the female reproductive system.<\/p>\n
Some causes of lower estrogen levels are:<\/p>\n
Treatment<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n
There are many treatment options available to ease the symptoms of atrophic vaginitis, such as:<\/p>\n
Prevention<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n
Good to Know<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n
Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n
Symptoms<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n
The majority of people with BV don\u2019t have symptoms. If you do, you might experience:<\/p>\n
Causes<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n
BV is caused when the naturally occurring bacteria that live in and around the vagina get off balance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Treatment<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n
Your HCP may prescribe antibiotics that can be taken orally or inserted into the vagina with a gel or cream.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Prevention<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n
Some ways you can prevent BV are:<\/p>\n
Good to Know<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n
Chlamydia<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n
Symptoms<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n
It\u2019s common for chlamydia to have no symptoms. <\/p>\n
If you do have symptoms, they might include:<\/p>\n
Causes<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n
Treatment<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n
An HCP will prescribe antibiotics to treat and cure chlamydia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Prevention<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n
Good to Know<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n
Gonorrhea (\u201cThe Clap\u201d)<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n
Symptoms<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n
Most people with gonorrhea don\u2019t have symptoms. <\/p>\n
If you do have symptoms, they may include:<\/p>\n
Causes<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n
Treatment<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n
Gonorrhea can be treated by antibiotics prescribed by your HCP. It\u2019s important to take your medication exactly<\/em> as it\u2019s prescribed, and your HCP may test you again after you complete treatment to make sure it worked.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Prevention<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n Good to Know<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n Noninfectious Vaginitis<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n Symptoms<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n Symptoms of noninfectious vaginitis might include: <\/p>\n Causes<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n Noninfectious vaginitis means that there is no infection causing your symptoms. Instead, it\u2019s likely caused by an allergic reaction or irritation from something that touched your vagina, such as: <\/p>\n Treatment<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n To treat noninfectious vaginitis, you have to figure out what is causing it first. The symptoms of noninfectious vaginitis are similar to some infections, so it\u2019s best to talk to your HCP about your concerns.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Prevention<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n Because many different things can cause noninfectious vaginitis, there is no one way to prevent it. Try these methods to keep your vagina clean and healthy:<\/p>\n Good to Know<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n You can have an allergic reaction or get irritation inside your vagina or on your vulva (the skin around your vagina).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Trichomoniasis (\u201cTrich\u201d)<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n Symptoms<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n If you have trich, you might experience:<\/p>\n Causes<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n Trich is an STI caused by having unprotected sex with a partner who has the infection.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Treatment<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n Your HCP will prescribe an oral medication to get rid of trich.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Prevention<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n Yeast Infection<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n Symptoms<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n Common symptoms include:<\/p>\n Causes<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n Yeast naturally lives on your skin, including around the vagina. Certain things can cause too much of that yeast to grow, such as:<\/p>\n Treatment<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n Your HCP might prescribe antifungal cream, ointment or medication to either take by mouth or insert into the vagina.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Prevention<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n There are a few ways to reduce your risk of yeast infections, including:<\/p>\n Good to Know<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n\n
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