Your Guide to Everyday Women’s Health

Periods

Normal symptoms of a period include cramps with lower abdominal or back pain, bloating, tender breasts, mood swings, food cravings and headaches.

Vaginal Odor

Women tend to know when something is off when it comes to vaginal odors and infections. A fishy or yeast-like smell is noticeable to women with a vagina.

Yeast Infection

By far and away the most popular and common type of vaginitis is yeast (more commonly referred to as a yeast infection). Normally, the bacteria of the vagina prevent yeast from overgrowing,

UTI

Most UTI’s are uncomplicated infections only involving the bladder and urethra, whereas complicated UTI’s involve the kidneys in women. Complicated UTI’s can include kidney stones

Vaginal Infection

The vagina is very sensitive to changes in your daily environment, anything that affects its pH balance, will affect the smell and consistency of discharge.