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- A common bacteria that lives in the vagina. It can overgrow in numbers and may cause symptoms such as abnormal vaginal discharge and/or abnormal odour.
- You may also have itching, swelling, or pain around the vagina.
- Symptoms may be caused by bacteria spread during sex or it could be due to strong chemicals or soaps.
- Bacterial vaginosis is not a sexually transmitted infection.
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- A common fungal infection caused by Candida, a naturally occuring yeast that is found in a woman's vagina.
- When the fungi begin to grow in excess, a woman may develop symptoms such as itching, burning during urination, pain during intercourse, swollen or red vulva, and thick white discharge that looks like cottage cheese.
- Yeast infection is a very common and normal part of women's lives.
- Yeast infection is not considered a sexually transmitted infection.
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How to prevent yeast infections:
- Wear clean, loose-fitting clothes made from natural materials like cotton or linen. Avoid wearing wet clothing for extended periods of time.
- Avoid wearing tight pants, pantyhose and leggings.
- Avoid douches or scented pads and tampons.
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