Get it sorted
How can I take control?
To help you identify the symptoms of BV and differentiate
between other common vaginal infections such as Thrush and
Trichomoniasis (or Trich), a free Vaginal Infections Symptoms
Sorter is now available to download.
Not only does it explain what’s normal and what’s not when it comes
to your vaginal health, it also includes handy hints and tips to
help ensure your vagina stays healthy.
It can be difficult to tell the difference between the three
most common vaginal infections. To help you, the symptoms you’re
most likely to notice if you have BV, Trich or Thrush are outlined
below*:
Symptoms of BV:
- Unpleasant ‘fishy’ vaginal odour
- Abnormal discharge (usually thin and greyish in
colour)
- Vaginal discomfort
Itching and a thick white discharge are not symptoms of
BV
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Symptoms of Trich (in women):
- Thin, frothy discharge – often yellow or
green
- Very strong fishy smell
- Vaginal itching and soreness
- Pain or discomfort when passing urine
- Discomfort during sex
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* Sometimes you
may not show all, or any, of the usual symptoms but still be
suffering from the infection. You could also suffer from more than
one, or another infection not outlined above. Use this information
as a guide only and ensure you get a confirmed medical diagnosis
from your GP or Sexual Health Clinic.
Avoiding the embarrassment factor
Too shy to talk to your doctor?
The Symptoms Sorter contains a discreet
checklist that you can use to record the consistency, colour and
smell of your vaginal discharge and identify other symptoms which
may indicate that you have a vaginal infection.
The best part is you can fill it in before you visit your doctor
or Sexual Health Clinic to help you start a conversation about
vaginal infections and get diagnosed with minimal fuss or
embarrassment.
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