Vaginal infections are common among women in Nigeria, especially due to our hot, humid weather, access to over-the-counter antibiotics, and poor sexual health education. At Mascot Healthcare Clinic in Lagos, we regularly help women treat and prevent these conditions with care and confidentiality.
Here are the Most Common Vaginal Infections We See:
1. Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)
BV is the most common cause of vaginal odour in Nigerian women. It happens when harmful bacteria overgrow and upset the vaginal balance.
- Symptoms: Fishy smell, thin gray or white discharge
- Treatment: Antibiotics (only after proper diagnosis)
2. Vaginal Candidiasis (Yeast Infection)
Caused by a fungus (Candida), this infection thrives in moist, warm environments.
- Symptoms: Thick, white discharge (like cottage cheese), itching, redness
- Triggers: Antibiotics, pregnancy, tight clothing
3. Trichomoniasis
A sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a parasite.
- Symptoms: Yellow-green discharge, strong odour, burning during urination
- Treatment: Prescribed antiprotozoal medication
4. Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea
STIs that are often silent but can cause serious reproductive damage.
- Symptoms: May be mild or absent. Look out for unusual discharge or pain during sex.
- Treatment: Antibiotics
5. Atrophic Vaginitis (in older women)
Due to reduced estrogen after menopause.
- Symptoms: Dryness, irritation, light bleeding after sex
📌 Don’t Self-Medicate
Many women in Lagos buy drugs from pharmacies without knowing the cause. This often leads to more problems.
Staying close? Come in for proper diagnosis and treatment at Mascot Healthcare.