In this article I will be talking about bacterial infection symptoms. These symptoms are caused by a condition called bacterial vaginosis. In women this is one of the most frequent problems you may encounter and even though it's symptoms may seem the same as a yeast infection, they are totally different. An estimated 29% of women in the United States get this infection.

Just like a yeast infection a overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina causing a discharge and other symptoms is what bacterial vaginosis brings. The actual infection is a result of the "harmful" bacteria taking over and multiplying killing and suppressing and "good" bacteria that naturally lives in the vagina.

A off white, yellowish, to brownish discharge, itching, a bad odor, and burning during intercourse and urination are all bacterial infection symptoms. The best way to tell it's actually a bacterial infection and not a yeast problem is the foul odor and the color of the discharge. This infection is not usually a sexually transmitted disease, although it can be contagious. Often you can have an infection with no severe signs or symptoms for a long period of time.

You could nave bacterial infection symptoms for all sorts of reasons. Maybe one reason could be that you are started to go through menopause with a lot of hormone change this could be the cause of your problem. When our hormone levels are not in balance it creates a disturbance in the natural flora in our bodies. Things that leave you more vulnerable can vary it just depends on you, maybe you have just had a hysterectomy or some other type of surgery that has left your immune system weakened. Who know what it could be, maybe a new intercourse partner, smoking, or maybe long term antibiotics could be the reason.

Myths about getting bacterial infections can be alarming, however you cannot get Bacterial Vaginosis form the toilet, sleeping in some else’s bed, or wearing someone else’s clothes. Wearing tight clothes or wet bathing suits, unlike a yeast infection, has no influence on a bacterial infection. Really this is an internal problem.

Some things you can do to prevent getting bacterial infections would be to limit your sex partners, absolutely do not douche (this can actually cause infections), and make sure to finish any prescribed medication even if your bacterial infection symptoms go away. Vitamins like a multi vitamin that have A, C, D, E and B complex have also been shown to help. A topical remedy that will help is Vitamin E.

Not treating your bacterial infection symptoms can result in many complications for you. It can increase your risk or susceptibility to HIV and other STD’s. If you are pregnant, you defiantly want to get it cleared up, because it can cause a preterm delivery.

This can be treated in the privacy of your own home holistically. You can start the healing process right now, there is no need for expensive doctor bills or make the journey to the doctor’s office and the pharmacy, of course having to wait on both to find the time to help you. It is just that easy, all you need to do is read a very simple eBook and follow proven program to bacterial vaginosis freedom.

Hope I helped some, it’s not the end of the world by any means and remember it is a very common infection.