Tag: Trichomoniasis

While a Pap smear is important to detect and prevent cervical cancer, there are other medical conditions that it cannot detect. Gonorrhea, chlamydia, genital herpes, and syphilis are common STDs that a Pap smear cannot screen for. And since they don't show any symptoms, most people often fail to diagnose them. Other serious conditions that a Pap smear can't detect are PCOS and ovarian cancer.

During pregnancy, your body goes through drastic hormonal changes. These can sometimes make your vagina prone to infection. Some of the infections you can develop include bacterial vaginosis, yeast infections, urinary tract infections, group B strep, chlamydia, syphilis, and trichomoniasis. To prevent these infections, practice good hygiene and get tested regularly along with your partner.

Vagina is an organ that combines the definition of both strength and sensitivity. The dichotomy of this organ makes it vulnerable also. We have...

STDs can be caused by viruses, bacteria, protozoa, and ectoparasites. The most common symptom of STDs is itching. Genital warts and herpes (oral and genital) are caused by viruses. Gonorrhea and syphilis are caused by bacteria. Trichomoniasis, caused by protozoa, is more common in women than men. Scabies and pubic lice are caused by parasites.

Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by a protozoan parasite. Herbal douches made of myrhh and goldenseal, tea tree oil, or echinacea, calendula, and goldenseal may be beneficial for this condition. Using a garlic suppository or including garlic in your diet may be helpful too.

You shower, eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, change your underwear daily, and yet it has a funny smell downstairs in your vagina. It...