Vaginal disorders known as vaginitis are known as inflammation of the vagina. Vaginal disorders are very common, with most women experiencing a vaginal disorder dealing with one or the other within their lifetime. There are three common types of vaginal disorders, they are yeast infections, trichomoniasis (which is a sexually transmitted infection), and bacterial vaginosis. • Yeast Infections Yeast infections are the most common type of vaginitis, it is caused by one of the various types of fungus known as candida. Usually, Candida lives harmlessly within the bodies in small numbers, this includes the vagina. However, under certain conditions, overgrowth of candida can happen, which causes vaginal infection. Symptoms of vaginal yeast infections may include a white, thick discharge, some say it resembles the look of cottage cheese. Yeast infections also often cause itching in the vaginal area and redness of the vulva and vagina. • Trichomoniasis Trichomoniasis is a true sexually transmitted infection, commonly known as “trich”, it is caused by single-celled parasites and is passed from one partner to another during intercourse. Symptoms of trichomoniasis are similar to other vaginal disorders which include irritation, redness, burning, and swelling of the vulva that may include yellow-gray or greenish discharge from the vagina with a rare fishy odor. • Bacterial Vaginosis Many friendly bacteria live within the vagina, one of them is lactobacilli. However, when the number of lactobacilli becomes too low, it will trigger a condition called bacterial vaginosis (known in short as BV). Symptoms of bacterial vaginosis include white and/or thick discharge that may be slippery or clear. While rare, a fishy odor may be noticeable, particularly during intercourse.