Yeast Infection or Trichomoniasis?
Ah, the dreaded yeast infection. Most of us associate the uncomfortable sensations of vaginal discharge, inflammation and itching with a yeast infection. This is usually taken care of by a trip to the local drug store. But, what if it isn’t really yeast? There is another type of vaginal infection that displays the same basic symptoms. If you have trichomoniasis you need to look at an entirely different course of action. Trichomoniasis is the second most common type of vaginal infection. It is caused by the presence of Trichomonas vaginalis. Trichomoniasis may be present in the vagina even without obvious … Continue reading