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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
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 (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
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
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
All women have vaginal discharge. It is usually normal and healthy but sometimes this discharge is a sign of infection (possibly sexually transmitted). Knowing what is normal discharge can help you tell if there is something wrong. You are the best person to know your body and monitor your health.
Source: Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington (KFL&A) Health Unit
Yeast infections also called candidiasis or monilia, are caused by yeast, which are normally in the vagina. They are very common. Information on causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.
Source: Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington (KFL&A) Health Unit
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