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Yeast infection imposters. (Cosmo Gyno).(other common vaginal infections)(Brief Article)

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Don't just assume an itch down below is a yeast infection. Here are three other common culprits and how to recognize them.

 
YEAST                    TIP-OFF THAT            HOW TO 
IMPOSTER                 IT'S NOT YEAST          TAME IT 
 
BACTERIAL                A strong fishy odor,    See your doctor. 
VAGINOSIS (BV)           which is often very     She'll prescribe 
An overgrowth of         noticeable after sex.   antibiotics, such 
bacteria that            Also, discharge         as metronidazole 
can be triggered         is usually runny and    or clindamycin. 
by frequent sex,         grayish or white. 
stress, or illness 
 
TRICHOMONIASIS           Discharge that's        You and your 
Atiny parasite that      yellow-green            partner ...
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