Vaginitis
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Clinic
- Also known as vulvovaginitis, is inflammation of the vagina and vulva. Symptoms may include itching, burning, pain, discharge, and a bad smell. Certain types of vaginitis may result in complications during pregnancy.
Signs and symptoms
- Irritation or itching
- Redness, swelling
- vaginal discharge
- Foul vaginal odor
- Pain/ Irritation with sexual intercourse
Causes
Infection
Infectious vaginitis accounts for 90% of all cases in reproductive age women:
- Candidiasis: vaginitis caused by proliferation of Candida albicans, Candida tropicalis, Candida krusei
- Bacterial vaginosis: vaginitis caused by increased growth of Gardnerella (a bacterium).
- Aerobic vaginitis
Hormonal
Hormonal vaginitis includes atrophic vaginitis usually found in postmenopausal women.
Irritation/ Allergy
- Irritant vaginitis can be caused by allergies or reactions to vaginal sprays, douches, spermicides, soaps, detergents, or fabric softeners. It can also be caused by hot tubs, abrasion, tissue, tampons, or topical medications.
- Foreign body vaginitis (most common foreign bodies are retained tampons or condoms) may cause extremely malodorous vaginal discharges. Treatment consists of removal, for which ring forceps may be useful. Further treatment is generally not necessary.
Remedies
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