There are several vaginal infections that are transmitted through sexual contact. Trichomoniasis Trichomoniasis is an sexually transmitted infection (STI) and the most common curable STI. It is caused by a tiny single-celled organism that infects the vagina, The time between exposure to trichomoniasis and the onset of symptoms is from 5 to 28 days. While […]
BV is the most common cause of vaginal discharge in women during their reproductive years. It is not an infection. Rather, BV develops when the normal balance of bacteria that colonize in the vagina gets thrown off by overgrowth. While there is not a definitive answer about what causes BV, a few factors are known […]
Vaginitis is a medical term used to describe various conditions that cause infection or inflammation of the vagina. Vulvo-vaginitis refers to inflammation of both the vagina and vulva (the external female genitals). These conditions can result from a vaginal infection caused by organisms such as bacteria, yeast or viruses, as well as by irritation from […]
Vaginal discharge is the term for fluid or mucus that comes from the vagina. Vaginal discharge is a common concern among women, and leads many women to see their doctors. Some amount of vaginal discharge is normal, unless it occurs with itching, burning, or other bothersome symptoms. Vaginal discharge is made by the skin cells […]
Painful Sexual Intercourse (Dyspareunia) Pain during sexual intercourse (dyspareunia) is very common. A recent Swedish survey suggested that it occurs in 9.3 per cent of females, with the incidence being higher among the young and inexperienced and relatively low among the over-50s. There are two type of painful sex: Supercial Dyspareunia – pain occurs on […]
Atrophic vaginitis is vaginal dryness due to thinning tissue and decreased lubrication. This is more of a problem occurring around menopause, although it can happen whenever there is reduced or lack of oestrogen – whatever may be the cause of this. Symptoms Painful Sex. This may occur because the vagina is smaller, drier and less […]
Vaginal dryness is a common problem for women during and after menopause, although inadequate vaginal lubrication can occur at any age. Vaginal dryness is a hallmark sign of vaginal atrophy (atrophic vaginitis) — thinning and inflammation of the vaginal walls due to a decline in oestrogen. Along with vaginal dryness, you might also have itching […]
Vaginismus is when the muscles around your vagina tighten involuntarily whenever there is an attempt to penetrate it with something. This could be your partner’s penis, your finger, vaginal devices or a tampon. Vaginismus makes sexual intercourse difficult or impossible (the vagina can completely close up) and it can be painful. The symptoms can vary […]
This is a rare condition in which some women suffer from the opposite end of Female Sexual Dysfunction and actually have a problem with sudden, spontaneous, persistent, and uncontrollable genital arousal, with or without orgasm or genital engorgement, unrelated to any feelings of sexual desire. Unfortunately, often these feelings are unpleasant and may be severe […]
Definition Anorgasmia is the medical term for regular difficulty in reaching orgasm after ample sexual stimulation, causing personal distress. Anorgasmia is actually a very common occurrence, affecting at least 1 in 5 women worldwide. Orgasms vary in intensity, and women vary in the frequency of their orgasms and the amount of stimulation necessary to trigger […]
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