Vaginitis

What is it?

It is inflammation (hot, red and swelling) of the female vagina.

Cause

Inflammation disease:
- Desquamative vaginitis
- Erosive lichen planus (red, raw skin and blisters/ulcers on vagina,causing burning and soreness, very little discharge)
Injury to vagina
- When giving birth
- Surgery,
- Sexual intercourse
Foreign body inserted in vagina
- Tampon or contraceptive device insertion
Irritant dermatitis (inflammation of the skin)
- If one is sensitive to soaps, douches or bubble bath or vaginal fragrances
Allergy
- Allergic to latex in condoms, fragrances, medicines and creams
Infection due to vagina opening or anus

Bacterial infection i.e.
- Chlamydia
- Cystitis
- Cytolytic vaginoisis/Bacterial Vaginosis
- Gonorrhoea
- Streptococcal infection
- lactobacilli
- When taking antibiotics and upset the natural flora
Protozoa infection i.e.
- Amoebiasis (Amoebic Dysentery)
- Trichomoniasis
- Threadworm
Fungal infection:
- Thrush
Viral infection i.e.
- Genital herpes
- Genital warts
- HPV virus
Cancer i.e.
- Tumour
- Cervical cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Fibroids

Syndromes

Fitz-Hugh Curtis syndrome

Source: Unknown

Source: Medcoi LLC

Source: Intermed

Symptoms

Hurts to pass urine?
Uncomfortable or painful if having sexual intercourse?
Vaginal bleeding?
Vaginal discharge which has a strong fishy odour and of greyish appearance?
Vaginal itching?
Vaginal soreness?

Complications /Information to beware of/General tips:

General tips

Keep your genital area clean and dry – take a warm bath rather than a hot one and use unperfumed soap to clean your genital area (the vagina cleans itself with natural secretions); dry yourself thoroughly
Avoid douching (spraying water inside your vagina) – it may make your vaginitis symptoms worse by removing the healthy bacteria that line the vagina and help keep it free from infection
Not use feminine hygiene products – such as sprays, deodorants or powders
Use pads rather than tampons if you’re using intravaginal creams or pessaries to treat an infection – tampons may ‘soak up’ the treatment meaning there’s less available in the vagina
wear loose-fitting cotton underwear – this may be beneficial if you have external soreness, but it won’t prevent getting vaginitis in the future

NHS choices

This condition may show similar symptoms to:

Lichen Planus

Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice

Detailed Information

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