Bacterial vaginosis signs and symptoms may include: Thin, gray, white or green vaginal discharge Foul-smelling "fishy" vaginal odor Vaginal itching Burning during urination Many women with bacterial vaginosis have no signs or symptoms. When to see a doctor Make an appointment to see your doctor if: You have vaginal discharge that's new and associated  Read More

There is no cure for genital herpes in women. However, there are medications that can help manage the symptoms and reduce the risk of spreading the disease to others.The first thing to do if you suspect that you might have genital herpes is to see a doctor for an accurate diagnosis. They will perform a physical exam, take a swab of tissue from your sore, and/or order blood tests.If you're diagnosed with a  Read More

Genital warts (HPV) facts Genital warts are caused by infection with a subgroup of the human papillomaviruses (HPVs). Another subgroup of the HPVs that infect the anogenital tract can lead to precancerous changes in the uterine cervix and cause cervical cancer. HPV infection is now considered to be the most common sexually-transmitted infection (sexually transmitted disease, STD) in the U.S., and it is believ  Read More

Gonorrhea in women is a serious bacterial infection. It's caused by the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacterium. The infection is transmitted through unprotected vaginal, anal, or oral sex with an infected partner.The symptoms of gonorrhea in women can be mild or not show up at all, but if left untreated, it can lead to complications, including pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and infertility.Gonorrhea can be cur  Read More

Many women and most men with trichomoniasis have no symptoms, at least not at first. Trichomoniasis signs and symptoms for women include: An often foul-smelling vaginal discharge — which might be white, gray, yellow or green Genital redness, burning and itching Pain with urination or sexual intercourse Trichomoniasis rarely causes symptoms in men. When men do have signs and symptoms, how  Read More

Treatment of trichomoniasis vaginal infection requires an oral antibiotic that is effective against infections caused by this parasite. Treatment can be given during pregnancy. Options may include: 1. Megadose: Your health care provider may recommend one large dose (megadose) of either metronidazole (Flagyl), tinidazole (Tindamax) or secnidazole (Solosec). You only take these oral medications one time. 2. Mu  Read More

Vaginal pain and vulvodynia facts Vulvodynia refers to pain in the area of the vulva and vaginal opening for which no cause can be identified. Vulvodynia is not related to sexually-transmitted diseases (STDs). The exact cause of vulvodynia is not known. Symptoms include a burning, throbbing, or aching pain that can be localized to one area of the vulva or more widespread. Vaginal itching m  Read More