There are many vaginal diseases that can strike a woman, and these range from those diseases that are easy to treat, to those that are terminal.
For example, they range from simple yeast infections to cases of cervical cancer.
As a responsible woman though, one should always ensure they have their annual check ups done or anytime that they think that something is not right with their bodies.
Some of these infections that women get are sometimes signs or indicators of something more serious happening.
Take genital warts for instance.
Did you know that sometimes these may be a sign of cervical cancer? Especially when they are recurrent? Recurrent yeast infections are sometimes also a sign of HIV/AIDS.
This is not to say that is the first thing you should suspect if you have a recurrent yeast infection.
Sexual intercourse is the most common way that vaginal infections come about, so I guess we can call them sexually transmitted diseases, as there is exchange of bodily fluids.
Vaginal or penile yeast infections are different though, because fluids don't have to be exchanged.
Treating vaginal diseases isn't always easy, but you can make it easier by staying on course with your treatment, and not mixing your medication with say herbal remedies that could react with your prescription, not engaging in sexual intercourse and changing your lifestyle.
Incorporate vegetables, fruits and water into your diet.
Lay off the alcohol, red meat, sugars and carbohydrates for a while, and reduce your intake altogether.
All these factors will reduce the occurrence and recurrence of vaginal diseases.