Symptoms
Unusual discharge, itching, odor, or discomfort during urination or intercourse.
Cause
Bacterial or fungal (yeast) overgrowth, often triggered by antibiotics, hormonal changes, or poor hygiene practices.
Prevention
Maintain good hygiene, wear breathable cotton underwear, avoid unnecessary antibiotic use, manage blood sugar.
Treatment
Prescribed antifungal or antibacterial treatment based on the cause, maintaining good hygiene, breathable cotton underwear. Commonly used medicines: clotrimazole or fluconazole (fungal), metronidazole (bacterial).
See a doctor if
Symptoms persist despite treatment, or are accompanied by fever or pelvic pain.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the early symptoms of Vaginal Infection?
Unusual discharge, itching, odor, or discomfort during urination or intercourse.
What causes Vaginal Infection?
Bacterial or fungal (yeast) overgrowth, often triggered by antibiotics, hormonal changes, or poor hygiene practices.
How can Vaginal Infection be prevented?
Maintain good hygiene, wear breathable cotton underwear, avoid unnecessary antibiotic use, manage blood sugar.
What is the treatment for Vaginal Infection?
Prescribed antifungal or antibacterial treatment based on the cause, maintaining good hygiene, breathable cotton underwear. Commonly used medicines: clotrimazole or fluconazole (fungal), metronidazole (bacterial).
When should I see a doctor for Vaginal Infection?
Symptoms persist despite treatment, or are accompanied by fever or pelvic pain.
Reviewed by the Swasthya Suchi pharmacy team for general accuracy · Last updated: 2026-08-10