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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Vaginitis | |||
| synonyms = [[Vulvovaginitis]] | |||
| field = [[Gynecology]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Vaginal discharge]], [[itching]], [[burning sensation]], [[pain during urination]] | |||
| complications = [[Pelvic inflammatory disease]], [[infertility]] | |||
| onset = Any age, more common in [[reproductive age]] | |||
| duration = Varies depending on cause | |||
| causes = [[Bacterial vaginosis]], [[yeast infection]], [[trichomoniasis]], [[allergic reactions]], [[irritants]] | |||
| risks = [[Antibiotic use]], [[douching]], [[hormonal changes]], [[sexual activity]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Pelvic examination]], [[microscopic examination]], [[pH testing]], [[culture]] | |||
| differential = [[Cervicitis]], [[urinary tract infection]], [[dermatitis]] | |||
| prevention = Avoiding irritants, safe sexual practices, proper hygiene | |||
| treatment = Depends on cause; may include [[antibiotics]], [[antifungal medication]], [[topical treatments]] | |||
| medication = [[Metronidazole]], [[clotrimazole]], [[fluconazole]] | |||
| frequency = Very common | |||
}} | |||
'''Vaginitis''' is an [[inflammation]] of the [[vagina]]. It may result in [[:wikt:discharge|discharge]], [[itch]]ing and [[pain]]. [[Vulva]] [[irritation]] or [[infection]] is often involved. It is usually because of the latter. | '''Vaginitis''' is an [[inflammation]] of the [[vagina]]. It may result in [[:wikt:discharge|discharge]], [[itch]]ing and [[pain]]. [[Vulva]] [[irritation]] or [[infection]] is often involved. It is usually because of the latter. | ||
A woman having this condition may have these [[symptom]]s: | A woman having this condition may have these [[symptom]]s: | ||
*irritation and/or itching of [[Sex organ|genital]] area | *irritation and/or itching of [[Sex organ|genital]] area | ||
*foul vaginal [[odor]] | *foul vaginal [[odor]] | ||
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*irritation/pain with [[sexual intercourse]] | *irritation/pain with [[sexual intercourse]] | ||
*inflammation<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.std.uw.edu/custom/self-study/vaginitis/1|title=Background - Vaginitis - Study STD Modules - National STD Curriculum|last=|first=|website=www.std.uw.edu|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2018-08-11}}</ref> | *inflammation<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.std.uw.edu/custom/self-study/vaginitis/1|title=Background - Vaginitis - Study STD Modules - National STD Curriculum|last=|first=|website=www.std.uw.edu|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2018-08-11}}</ref> | ||
Bacterial vaginosis is the most common vaginal sickness in women.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Unemo|first=Magnus|last2=Bradshaw|first2=Catriona S|last3=Hocking|first3=Jane S|last4=de Vries|first4=Henry J C|last5=Francis|first5=Suzanna C|last6=Mabey|first6=David|last7=Marrazzo|first7=Jeanne M|last8=Sonder|first8=Gerard J B|last9=Schwebke|first9=Jane R|date=2017-08|title=Sexually transmitted infections: challenges ahead|url=http://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S1473309917303109|journal=The Lancet Infectious Diseases|volume=17|issue=8|pages=e235–e279|doi=10.1016/s1473-3099(17)30310-9|issn=1473-3099}}</ref> | |||
Bacterial vaginosis is the most common vaginal sickness in women.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Unemo|first=Magnus|last2=Bradshaw|first2=Catriona S|last3=Hocking|first3=Jane S|last4=de Vries|first4=Henry J C|last5=Francis|first5=Suzanna C|last6=Mabey|first6=David|last7=Marrazzo|first7=Jeanne M|last8=Sonder|first8=Gerard J B|last9=Schwebke|first9=Jane R|date=2017-08|title=Sexually transmitted infections: challenges ahead|url=http://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S1473309917303109|journal=The Lancet Infectious Diseases|volume=17|issue=8|pages= | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
[[Category:Health problems]] | [[Category:Health problems]] | ||
{{biology-stub}} | {{biology-stub}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:39, 4 April 2025
| Vaginitis | |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | Vulvovaginitis |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Vaginal discharge, itching, burning sensation, pain during urination |
| Complications | Pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility |
| Onset | Any age, more common in reproductive age |
| Duration | Varies depending on cause |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Bacterial vaginosis, yeast infection, trichomoniasis, allergic reactions, irritants |
| Risks | Antibiotic use, douching, hormonal changes, sexual activity |
| Diagnosis | Pelvic examination, microscopic examination, pH testing, culture |
| Differential diagnosis | Cervicitis, urinary tract infection, dermatitis |
| Prevention | Avoiding irritants, safe sexual practices, proper hygiene |
| Treatment | Depends on cause; may include antibiotics, antifungal medication, topical treatments |
| Medication | Metronidazole, clotrimazole, fluconazole |
| Prognosis | N/A |
| Frequency | Very common |
| Deaths | N/A |
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.
</ref>
Bacterial vaginosis is the most common vaginal sickness in women.<ref>Unemo, Magnus,
Sexually transmitted infections: challenges ahead, The Lancet Infectious Diseases, Vol. 17(Issue: 8), pp. e235–e279, DOI: 10.1016/s1473-3099(17)30310-9, Full text,</ref>
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