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Bacterial Vaginosis in Women
It may not be something you want to discuss in public, but vaginal infections are pretty common in women of all ages. Of all those infections, bacterial vaginosis is the most common in women of childbearing age, according to the Centers of Disease Control. It’s also common in pregnant women, at least in the United States. Bacterial vaginosis has symptoms similar to other infections, such as STDs or yeast infections.
Symptoms of a Yeast Infection in Pregnancy
The odds you’ll get a yeast infection increase during pregnancy. They’re especially likely to happen in your seconds trimester when hormonal changes cause the vaginal environment to be more hospitable to yeast. Even though yeast infections may feel serious and cause you serious discomfort, they’re not dangerous and don’t pose any risk to your baby. Some symptoms of a yeast infection can be mistaken for changes in your vaginal fluid, so be sure to ask your doctor right away if you suspect an infection so she can confirm and start treatment as necessary.
Sexual Diseases in Women
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) pass from one person to the next during sexual contact. They can affect men and women, but women can have greater complications if they are pregnant or breastfeeding. Also, women have more frequent and serious health problems from STDs than men do. If a bacteria or parasite causes an STD, you can treat it with antibiotics, but if a virus is the cause, there is no cure, only medicines to keep the disease under control. Using a condom reduces the risk of getting an STD.
Spotting in Early Stages of Pregnancy
According to the American Pregnancy Association, 20 to 30 percent of all pregnant women experience some degree of early pregnancy bleeding. Spotting that occurs during the first trimester is common, but not normal. It some instances, it can be a symptom of another underlying medical condition. Anytime a woman notices spotting during the first trimester, she should call her health care provider for an examination.
Discharge During Early Stages of Pregnancy
When you first discovered you were pregnant, you probably thought more about baby names and nursery dcor than you did about vaginal discharge. Unfortunately, vaginal discharge is one of those little secrets no one seems to talk about when they’re swapping stories about morning sickness and marathon labors. But for the newly pregnant woman, vaginal discharge is often a source of anxiety.