Women's Health

Common Infections

The following is a list of really common infections that only affect girls and women.

While some of these can be triggered by sex, they are *not* sexually transmitted, and can happen even if you’re not sexually active.

For a list of Sexually Transmitted Infections, please click here.

NOTE:  Sometimes the symptoms of these will go away with time, but it doesn’t mean that the infections are gone.  If you leave some of these untreated, they could cause further health complications.

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
UTIs are most often infections of the bladder.
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Yeast Infection
Yeast infections are when the yeast that always live in your vagina start to multiply at a higher rate than normal.
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Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)
BV is an infection that occurs when the normal balance in your vagina is thrown out of whack and a certain type of bacteria that normally lives in the vagina starts to multiply at a higher rate than usual.
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Other Women's Health Conditions

The following are conditions that are sometimes easy to take care of, but can often be more complicated than vaginal infections or UTIs.

If you have any of these symptoms, make sure you get an appointment at DCYHC or with your own doctor right away.

Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a condition where uterine tissue (endometrial tissue) is found outside the uterus.
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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
PCOS is a hormonal imbalance that causes irregular periods, unwanted hair growth, and acne.
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Breast Cancer
It’s the uncontrolled growth of abnormal (cancerous) cells in the breast.
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