{"id":16570,"date":"2019-12-02T14:20:10","date_gmt":"2019-12-02T13:20:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/?p=16570"},"modified":"2020-07-07T14:44:16","modified_gmt":"2020-07-07T12:44:16","slug":"difference-between-bacterial-vaginosis-thrush","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/difference-between-bacterial-vaginosis-thrush\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Tell the Difference Between Bacterial Vaginosis & Thrush"},"content":{"rendered":"

First off, you\u2019re taking the right first step by listening to your body! Symptoms like unusual discharge and pain can let you know something is wrong, and it\u2019s important not to ignore them. Below, we give tips for figuring out if you have a case of bacterial vaginosis or a yeast infection. <\/span><\/p>\n

It is always ideal to see a doctor to truly determine (but we know access to healthcare isn\u2019t always what it should be) and knowing what symptoms to look for can help your doctor or pharmacist point you in the right direction for treatment. Especially as it\u2019s possible to have both thrush and BV at the same time!<\/span><\/p>\n

BV, or Bacterial Vaginosis<\/span><\/h2>\n

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What it is<\/b><\/h3>\n

As its name implies, this is a bacterial infection of the vagina, caused by an imbalance of the \u2018good\u2019 and \u2018bad\u2019 bacteria that naturally live there. This imbalance can be caused by sex, but is not a sexually transmitted infection, but it can put you at higher risk for STIs like chlamydia. BV\u00a0 can also be caused by douching<\/a>, so it\u2019s just another reason why to never ever do it!<\/span><\/p>\n

The Symptoms<\/b><\/h3>\n

BV generally causes <\/span>unusual discharge<\/span><\/a> with a strong, fishy odour.This discharge can increase after sex. It doesn\u2019t cause itchiness or pain. Unfortunately, the NHS suggests that up to 50% of people don\u2019t experience symptoms!<\/span><\/p>\n

The Treatment<\/b><\/h3>\n

Once you go to your doctor and get a cotton swab text to check if the infection is BV. There are also some at home tests available at the pharmacy. If you do have BV, it is treated with antibiotic tablets or gels or creams. It is common for BV to come back within 3 months of first getting it, so you may need to talk with your doctor about figuring out what is triggering it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Thrush, or Yeast Infection\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

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What it is<\/b><\/h3>\n

Thrush is a type of yeast infection caused by an overgrowth of candida albicans (yeast-like fungus) in your vagina. This already lives in your vagina, but anything that throws your body \u2018out of whack\u2019 can cause thrush to be a problem. These include when you\u2019re taking antibiotics, hormone changes that occur due to pregnancy,diabetes or if your immune system is weak. It can also occur when you hang out all day in wet bathing suit bottoms!<\/span><\/p>\n

The Symptoms<\/b><\/h3>\n

The symptoms of thrush include white vaginal discharge (like cottage cheese), which does not usually smell, itching and irrtation around the vagina, and soreness or stinging when you pee or during penetrative sex.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Treatment<\/b><\/h3>\n

Treatment may include a combination of pills, creams or pessaries. A pessary is a pill or tablet that you insert into your vagina. It then dissolves, usually overnight. Cream is applied to the genital area. If you have a penis, treatment is a cream that you apply to the area affected.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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