During pregnancy, there is a tendency to fungal infections due to the changing pH of estrogen and progesterone hormones and the physiological insulin resistance that develops over the months. It regresses with suppository, cream treatment and probiotic support. Since some bacterial infections carry the risk of progressing towards the uterus and infecting the baby's water bladder, a doctor should be consulted, especially in case of bad color and smelly discharge. It can be treated with antibiotics suitable for pregnancy.
Different hormonal conditions such as pre-adolescent childhood, breastfeeding, use of birth control pills, and menopause can also pave the way for various vaginal infections.