A Girl's Guide to Vaginal Symptoms

...Multiple studies show that symptoms such as itching are not predictive of what kind of condition you have, so a woman can easily have the wrong diagnosis, and there can be repercussions if she treats for the wrong condition..

...The most common vaginal infection is bacterial vaginosis (BV), which occurs when the balance of the microorganisms that normally live in the vagina is thrown off. BV appears to be related to sexual activity...

...overgrowth of certain bacteria, such as Gardnerella vaginalis, that leads to low numbers of a protective bacteria called lactobacilli, causing grayish-white vaginal discharge, itching and a fishy odor...

A Girl's Guide to Vaginal Symptoms