Understanding the Bacterial Vaginal Yeast Infection

Vaginal infections generally are the most common type of gynecological complaint expressed by women in most countries the world over. In reality, there are several different types of vaginal infections that plague women in this day and age. Two of the most common types of vaginal infections are bacterial vaginosis and what some people call a bacterial vaginal yeast infection or, in more abbreviated fashion, a yeast infection. While there are some similarities between bacterial vaginosis and a bacterial vaginal yeast infection or yeast infection, there are also some differences that are important to understand. At the outset, a woman needs to know that bacterial vaginosis is the most common type of vaginal infection. Indeed, bacterial vaginosis comprises 40% of all vaginal infections. The bacterial vaginal yeast infection (or yeast infection) is the second most common type of vaginal infection. The bacterial vaginal yeast infection accounts for approximately 30% or all vaginal infections. Other types of vaginal infection do make up the difference.

Because there are differences in the manner in which different vaginal infections are treated, you really must give very serious consideration to consulting with a doctor about your condition. The bottom line is that it is very important for you to take the guess work out of your diagnosis so that you can pursue the correct treatment course. Generally speaking, most vaginal infections are caused by an imbalance in the bacteria that is present in a vagina. There is a whole host or reasons why an imbalance can occur. In fact, there is some debate as to why certain vaginal infections occur in the first instance. Turning for a moment to bacterial vaginosis – again, the most common type of vaginal infection – the cause of this infection actually is not entirely clear. Health care professionals do know that it arises out of a bacterial imbalance in the vagina. This type of infection is difficult to diagnosis in some cases because 50% of all sufferers exhibit no symptoms of the infection whatsoever. A bacterial vaginal yeast infection or yeast infection is caused by an overgrowth of a fungus that exists in the vagina called Candida Albicans. This type of vaginal infection does carry with it noticeable symptoms that can include:

inflammation
itching
irritation
burning during urination
discomfort (or even pain) during intercourse
thick, chunky white vaginal discharge (in some cases)

Normally, a bacterial vaginal yeast infection can effectively be treated with one or another product that is available on the market today. In most instances, a woman will start to see improvement within a matter of a few days and a nearly complete resolution of the bacterial vaginal yeast infection in a week's time. If the yeast infection does not clear up as described, it is important for a woman to seek medical attention. Additionally, if a yeast infection recurs within a sixty day period, a woman should also make arrangements to see a doctor. While a yeast infection itself normally is not a significant medical problem, it can be a symptom of some other type of more major medical condition that needs to be addressed forthwith.

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