Vaginal Infection during Pregnancy

Yeast Infection During Pregnancy

A yeast infection occurs when the balance between acid and yeast in the vagina is regularly disrupted, allowing the yeast to overgrow and cause an unpleasant but not serious disease.

Candida albicans is the fungus that causes the majority of pregnancy-related yeast infections. Candida glabrata and Candida tropicalis are two other types of yeast that can potentially cause them.

Symptoms of Yeast Infection During Pregnancy

Yeast infections can cause:

• Burning,
• Itching,
• White discharge that resembles cottage cheese
• Swelling or redness in the area outside your vagina (Vulva)
• Painful Urination

Causes of Yeast Infection During Pregnancy

• Uncontrolled Diabetes
• Using Antibiotics.
• Vaginal Intercourse
• Unhygienic circusmtances

Treatment of Yeast Infection During Pregnancy

The medicine Diflucan is a single-dose, it should be avoided especially in the early trimester of pregnancy. Notify the doctor that you believe you are pregnant if you see them for a yeast infection and are early in your pregnancy.

Bacterial Vaginosis during Pregnancy (BV)

A frequent infection during pregnancy is bacterial vaginosis. About 30% of expectant mothers are affected annually. An overgrowth of a certain type of bacteria in a woman’s vagina causes this disease. Because their bodies are changing due to fluctuating hormones, pregnant women are more prone to this disease.

Despite popular belief, bacterial vaginosis is not a sexually transmitted disease. However, women who are sexually active are more likely to develop vaginosis. Antibiotics can be used as a conventional treatment for bacterial vaginosis in most cases.

Symptoms

• Increased Vaginal Discharge
•  a Fishy Smell
•  Vaginal Itching
• Grey or White Vaginal Discharge
• Burning Sensation
• Discomfort in the Vagina

If you develop symptoms of BV, notify your doctor as soon as possible. Your healthcare practitioner may examine your vagina for signs of vaginal discharge and test a sample of vaginal fluid to detect bacteria associated with BV.

Causes

Naturally occurring bacteria known as normal flora are present in a healthy vagina. Beneficial bacteria and vaginal discharge keep the vagina clean and infection-free. The proper balance of bacteria in the vagina is disrupted, leading to bacterial vaginosis. “Good” bacteria are subjugated by “bad” bacteria. BV can be sexually transmitted even if it is not an STI.

Treatment

Medicines are used to treat BV. Medicines called antibiotics work by killing bacterial infections. You can apply a lotion or gel to your vagina or take antibiotics orally. Prenatal BV treatment is safe for the developing fetus and can reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections.