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Sexual Health Centre
Infections and Safer Sex

Infections

There are many infections a woman can get in her genital area. Germs that live in or on a person's genitals cause these diseases. These germs can be passed from one person to another during sex. Practicing safer sex every time can help you avoid these infections.

These are some common symptoms of genital infections - often infections are not noticed, that is, they have no symptoms:

  • unusual discharge from the vagina
    This may be a fluid or mucus that is bloody, looks cloudy or smells bad.
  • sores
  • itching
  • painful intercourse
  • frequent or painful urination
Even if you don't have any of these symptoms you can still have an infection. Even infections that have no symptoms can cause damage and may affect your ability to have children. Practice safer sex and have regular check-ups to protect your health.

Use these links to learn more about each type of infection.

Bacterial vaginosis
Chlamydia
Crabs (Pubic Lice)
Gonorrhea
Hepatitis
Herpes
HIV/AIDS
Human Papilloma Virus (Genital Warts)
Molluscum contagiosum
Syphilis
Trichomonas
Yeast infections

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Reviewed: August 2005
 
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