Vaginitis

Vaginitis is an inflammation of the vagina. It may result in discharge, itching and pain. Vulva irritation or infection is often involved. It is usually because of the latter.

A woman having this condition may have these symptoms:

• irritation and/or itching of genital area
• foul vaginal odor
• vaginal discharge
• irritation/pain with sexual intercourse
• inflammation<ref>

Background - Vaginitis - Study STD Modules - National STD Curriculum(link). www.std.uw.edu.

Accessed 2018-08-11.

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Bacterial vaginosis is the most common vaginal sickness in women.<ref>Unemo, Magnus,

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