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Offers resources on vaginal infections (such as bacterial vaginosis and yeast infections), including symptoms and diagnosis, potential causes and risk factors, prevention, and treatment.


A Common Itch - Ontario

The medical term for a yeast infection is candidiasis. Candida is a common type of yeast that's always present in your vagina in small amount. But when candidiasis manages to multiply and upset the balance of bacterial growth in your vagina, you can develop an infection..
Source:     HealthyOntario.com

Bacterial Vaginosis

Bacterial vaginosis is a common vaginal infection caused by an abnormal growth of natural bacteria found in the vagina. Bacteria vaginosis is not caused by yeast, trichomonas or gonorrhea and over-the-counter products such as yeast medicine cannot treat bacterial vaginosis.
Source:     Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington (KFL&A) Health Unit

Bacterial Vaginosis - British Columbia

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a change in the balance of bacteria that are normally present in the vagina, which can cause bothersome symptoms.
Source:     Government of British Columbia - Ministry of Health Services

Vaginal Discharge: Changes that may be signs of a problem

Glands inside your vagina and cervix (the opening to the uterus, or womb) make small amounts of fluid. This fluid flows out of the vagina each day, carrying out old cells that have lined the vagina. This is your body's way of keeping your vagina healthy and clean.
Source:     The College of Family Physicians of Canada

Vaginitis - British Columbia

Vaginitis is a name for a common infection in the vagina caused by different germs. Yeast and trichomonas are examples of germs that can cause vaginitis.
Source:     Government of British Columbia - Ministry of Health Services

Vaginitis - Ontario

Vaginitis is an infection or inflammation of the vagina that may result in itching, discharge and pain. It is an extremely common condition, affecting almost all adult women at least once in their lives.
Source:     HealthyOntario.com