More often a woman might experience light bleeding especially after intercourse. She may have pain in the lower abdomen and pelvis. If you fit this description, you should request screening for Chlamydia during your annual checkup. Use of a condom will decrease your risk of contracting not only Chlamydia , but other sexually transmitted diseases as well. Many of the germs that cause vaginitis can be spread between men and women during sexual intercourse.
Viruses are a common cause of vaginitis.
These infections are also spread by sexual intimacy. These sores are usually visible on the vulva or the vagina but occasionally are inside the vagina and can only be seen during a gynecologic exam. Outbreaks of HSV are often associated with stress or emotional upheaval. HPV can also be transmitted by sexual intercourse. This virus can cause painful warts to grow in the vagina, rectum, vulva, or groin.