Women may also report a grayish discharge. Vaginal irritation may or may not be present. If left untreated, BV may cause complications. In pregnancy, it is associated with premature birth and low birth weight infants. Also, it can be associated with an increased risk of sexually transmitted diseases.
Treatment requires prescribed antibiotics in the form of pills or in the form of a cream.
A fungus called Candida causes yeast infections. Candida normally reside in the vagina in small numbers. Changes in the vaginal environment cause an overgrowth of these organisms. Symptoms A thick white discharge described as cottage cheese like. Women may also experience burning with urination, painful intercourse and vaginal soreness.