India, Aug. 5 -- The increased humidity in the monsoon season acts as a breeding ground for infections. Gynaecological infections also spike during this time. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. Vinoad Bharrati, director and consultant gynaecologist at Rising Medicare Hospital and Elite Momz, Pune said, "Sometimes women become compelled to wear such moist undergarments. There's more sweating. All of this causes the intimate area to become more moist and wet, creating a breeding ground for a variety of fungal and bacterial infections." Also read | Gynaecologist shares 6 tips to reduce the risk of monsoon-related intimate area infections

Here are the 5 most common Gynaecological Infections that spike during the monsoon:

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