Recognize Female Genital Disease and its Symptoms

Not only men, women also must be vigilant against venereal disease. Because not infrequently, female venereal disease is not recognized its existence and can have an impact on a woman's fertility. Female genital diseases are often asymptomatic, which means no symptoms. But it can also develop and be marked by the appearance of vaginal discharge or lumps or sores that can be accompanied by itching and pain in the area of the sex organs. Generally, female venereal disease is caused by a sexually transmitted infection. In addition, other conditions such as dermatitis caused by allergies or irritation can also be a cause. Symptoms arising from various types of female venereal disease may not be realized by sufferers. The following female venereal disease and its symptoms that need to be known:

• Leucorrhoea is not normal

Normal vaginal discharge is useful in moisturizing, cleaning, and preventing vaginal infections. Normally, vaginal discharge will be clear or white with a slightly runny texture, rather thick, and sticky. However, if the vaginal discharge is greenish, grayish, or yellow like pus, even when mixed with blood, this may be a sign of a health problem in the vagina. This abnormal vaginal discharge is usually accompanied by an unpleasant odor, swelling or redness, itching until burning, pain around the lower abdomen, and pain during intercourse. When experiencing abnormal vaginal discharge and followed by other symptoms such as fever, fatigue, abdominal pain, frequent urination and weight loss without cause, immediately consult a doctor. The causes of this abnormal vaginal discharge vary, often as a sign of inflammation in the vagina (vaginitis) and cervical mouth (cervicitis), which can be influenced by bacterial, protozoan, and fungal infections. May be related to a condition known as bacterial vaginosis, vaginal candidiasis, or sexually transmitted infections such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis.

• Herpes

Women are more vulnerable to sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) herpes. Initially, the sufferer may not feel any signs of herpes infection. If someone has been infected with this virus, the virus will still live in the body, even though the virus might be in an inactive state. In women, the herpes virus can be transmitted and enter through the mouth, labia, vagina, and also injured skin. Transmission of herpes can occur if there is direct skin contact, including sexual activity both vaginal, anal or oral, with sufferers of herpes. Signs of being infected with the herpes virus are experiencing flu-like symptoms and fever followed by pain in the muscles and joints, the surface of the skin in the infected area will feel itchy and then become hot like burning with pain, experience abnormal vaginal discharge, may be accompanied by headaches and urination feels painful. Then followed by the emergence of fluid-filled reddish fluid, or sores around the vagina, buttocks, groin and / or in the area around the lips and mouth that grow in groups.

• Salpingitis

Salpingitis is inflammation of the fallopian tubes. Almost all cases of salpingitis are caused by bacterial infections, including sexually transmitted diseases of gonorrhea and chlamydia. Inflammation that occurs, can cause permanent damage to the fallopian tubes, so that it can cause infertility in women. In cases of mild salpingitis, the symptoms may not be seen by patients. The symptoms that may appear are abnormal vaginal discharge and odor, the appearance of spots, pain in the abdomen and lower back, dysmenorrhoea or pain during menstruation, pain during fertility, pain during sexual intercourse, fever, frequent urination, and experiencing nausea and throw up. If symptoms of salpingitis appear, it is advisable to consult a doctor to get treatment. Your doctor may prescribe antibiotics to kill the bacteria that causes the infection.

• Genital Warts

As the name implies, this sexually transmitted disease causes symptoms to interfere with the growth of warts on the genital area. Caused by infection with the human papilloma virus (HPV) which is transmitted during direct contact, generally sexually. Genital warts can be very small and flat, so they are not aware of their existence, but can then develop, protrude above the surface of the skin, and enlarge. In women, warts can grow not only on the surface of the genital or anal organ, but also can spread to the inside, and require special treatment from a doctor to be able to treat the symptoms, however, HPV causes genital warts can remain in the body for life, even if no longer cause symptoms and at any time can be repeated, especially when the immune system decreases.

• Cervical cancer

Almost all cervical cancers are caused by HPV. Symptoms of cervical cancer related to the menstrual cycle, fungal infections, and urinary tract infections may not be recognized as symptoms of cervical cancer until they are at an advanced stage. The symptoms of female genitals related to cervical cancer include, menstrual disorders such as menstruation with excessive amount of bleeding, abnormal bleeding outside the menstrual cycle, pain or bleeding during sexual intercourse, abnormal vaginal discharge accompanied by odor, frequent urination and feel sick. If these symptoms occur, it is recommended to consult a doctor. Do regular pap smears, as an early detection step for cervical cancer, especially if you have been sexually active, especially if you have a history of genital warts. If necessary, complete with vaccination as a preventive measure.

Maintaining cleanliness and vaginal health is a way that can be done to prevent contracting venereal disease. This can be done by eating healthy foods, exercising regularly, avoiding excessive use of scented soap and antiseptics when washing the vagina, and having safe and loyal sex with partners. To watch out for, female venereal disease does not always show clear symptoms, and often symptoms appear when the infection is classified as severe. For women over 21 years, especially if they have been sexually active, it is recommended to have regular cervical or pap smear examinations.