The bacterial vaginosis is different from a vaginal yeast

If it itches and burns in the genital area, increased vaginal discharge and genital odor is noticed, it can have various causes. Maybe a vaginal yeast behind it, maybe a vaginal infection by bacteria (bacterial vaginosis). The differences include:

1.The symptoms

1.1 - Fungal infection

- Itching
- Burning in the vaginal area
- friable whitish discharge, which later thin
- Redness and swelling
- sometimes pain during urination
- sometimes pain during sex

1.2 - Bacterial vaginosis

- unpleasant, fishy odor
- grayish to pale yellow bubble discharge that is thin
- occasional mild pain
- sometimes pain during sex
- pH in the vagina than 4.5. Can be determined with a special glove (or indicator paperstrips)

2.The causes

2.1 - Fungal infection

- Usually caused by the yeast Candida albicans. An imbalance in the vagina, mellitus, for example through the use of antibiotics, by conditions such as diabetes, through changes in hormone production during puberty, menstruation, pregnancy or menopause, stress, by excessive personal hygiene. Fungus are transmitted for example by wrong toilet hygiene, through shared towels, whirlpools and in sexual intercourse if the partner is infected.

2.2 - Bacterial vaginosis

- Usually caused by Bacteria - A defective colonization of the vagina with intestinal bacteria. Changes in the vaginal environment, such as by stress, by changes in hormone levels, the menstrual bleeding. Bacteria are often transmitted during sexual intercourse.

3.The risks

3.1 - Fungal infection

- Can be transferred at a birth to the child

3.2 - Bacterial vaginosis

- An increased risk of gynecological inflammations, such as the uterus or fallopian tubes, which at worst can lead to infertility. In pregnant women increases the likelihood of bacterial vaginosis on preterm labor, a premature rupture of membranes and fruit prematurely.

4.The therapy

4.1 - Fungal infection

- Can be treated with creams and vaginal tablets, which is also available without prescription at pharmacies.

- It is important to adhere to the instructions on the package and the treatment with the antifungal drug for as long as specified conduct, even if no complaints more noticeable.

- A doctor visit is necessary, if it occurs after about three days of antifungal therapy, no improvement, keep occurring, fungal infections, pregnancy and there is doubt whether it is in fact vaginal fungus.

- Following a vaginal fungal treatment, a Milchsäurekur for a healthy vaginal environment and thus provide support for the contested vaginalis here to regenerate.

4.2 - Bacterial vaginosis

- A bacterial infection is treated with antibiotics, for example in the form of vaginal cream, suppositories or tablets.

- Pregnant women should treat bacterial vaginosis even when they have no symptoms, especially as this increases the risk of preterm birth. This further helps the gynecologist.

5.The precautionary

5.1 - Fungal infection

- Wipe the toilet accessible from the front to rear.

- Wash the genital area as possible with clean water.

- You should not use sprays.

- Do not use air-tight panty liners.

- Wear the cotton underwear and change it every day

- Do not use tight, synthetic clothing.

- Out of your wet bathing suits are made immediately.

- Sit in the sauna always on your towel.

- Use of sex condoms with a new partner.

- With increased vulnerability, can strengthen the vaginal flora with a Milchsäurekur.

5.2 - Bacterial vaginosis

- Having sex with a new partner you should always use condoms.

- Avoid stress and build him a targeted manner.

- Check the pH in the vagina. There are a glove with a finger mounted on pH paper.

- At high sensitivity, it is recommended, for example, stabilize the vaginal flora on a regular basis with a Lactic acid.

- Wipe the toilet accessible from the front to rear.

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Vaginal itching

Genital itching - an allergy or fungus?


Vaginal itching and burning in the region are often attributed to a fungal infection. However, contact allergy to fragrance ingredients in toiletries and detergents increase. Here are the major differences.


With symptoms such as itching and burning in the genital region, it is natural to think of a fungal infection. But not always Vaginalpilz is to blame for such complaints. Especially when an anti-fungal treatment does not improve, there is the possibility that the symptoms are caused by an allergy. Triggers can be fragrances and preservatives in cleansing lotions, sprays, toilet paper or sanitary napkins, which come with the skin and mucous membranes. However, detergent or latex condoms sometimes cause allergic reactions.


Doctors refer to such cases of contact allergy. As with other allergies too, the body reacts to substances that are actually harmless. But the immune system identifies them as foreign and activates specific immune cells. As a result, there is redness and itching at the contact point. In a strong reaction, the skin may swell to form blisters and oozing.

The symptoms but after a few days, but the contact allergy is usually a lifetime. Complaints can be prevented best by the trigger is avoided. There are also special ointments that can relieve the case of contact with the allergen-causing itching and rash.

Often it is not easy to find the trigger of a contact allergy - the complaints are in fact only one to three days after exposure to the allergen. If it is suspected that occur in connection with certain hygiene products or other articles of complaints in the genital area, the course recommends the dermatologist. It can be determined by tests, the existence and content, which substances a contact allergy. If the triggers known, can prevent the discomfort was omitting such substances or cosmetics.

Quark Similar outflow indicates vaginal yeast
If in addition to itching and burning a white, crumbly discharge before, this points more to a vaginal yeast infection. Polluter is usually the yeast fungus Candida albicans. This occurs naturally increased in the intestine and can be transmitted by including washcloths or towels, swimming pools and saunas, and during sexual intercourse if the partner is infected.

To a fungal infection can occur when the vaginal flora becomes unbalanced. This can mellitus, for example, by a weakened immune systems, hormonal fluctuations, diseases such as diabetes, stress or excessive hygiene happen with aggressive soap or sprays.

A vaginal yeast infection can be an anti-fungal agents (antifungal, such as KadeFungin 3) treatment. Often combined preparations containing both vaginal tablets to be inserted into the vagina as a cream for external use, the doctor recommended. Since it is standard therapy for 3 days for non-prescription drugs, they can also be purchased directly at the pharmacy. It is important that the package insert specified application period (usually three or six days) as imposed, even if the symptoms have already subsided. Premature discontinuation of treatment may lead to a recurrence of the fungal infection. If the symptoms after about three days have not faded away, and in any case, a woman doctor should be consulted so that he looks into the matter thoroughly. Perhaps it is a special type of fungus, which does not respond to conventional anti-fungal preparations. The doctor can determine this by taking a vaginal smear and makes him examined by a laboratory.

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