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In general, vulvovaginitis causes vaginal discharge, irritation, and itching. One of the most common reasons why women visit their doctor is because of a change in vaginal discharge.
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How is vulvovaginitis diagnosed?
Vulvovaginitis can be diagnosed and treated by a nurse practitioner or physician.
What else is vulvovaginitis called?
Vulvovaginitis, vulvitis, and vaginitis are general terms that refer to the inflammation of the vagina and/or vulva
Does diet play a part in vulvovaginitis?
Dietary modification and nutritional supplementation may also be helpful in the treatment of vulvovaginitis.
What is candida vulvovaginitis?
Candida vulvovaginitis also has been called "vulvovaginal candidiasis," "candidal vaginitis," "monilial infection," or "vaginal yeast infection."
What causes vulvovaginitis?
These conditions can be caused by bacterial, fungal, or parasitic infections. Also, vulvovaginitis can be caused by low estrogen levels
Can vulvovaginitis be prevented?
Vaginal infections may be prevented by following these suggestions
What are the symptoms of candida vulvovaginitis?
Some of the symptoms of Bacterial Vaginosis are: ~Watery and thin discharge ~A fishy or a strong unpleasant smell ~Greyish white discharge Less common symptoms are itchiness or soreness around the vagina and vulva. One of the less common sexually transmitted diseases, bacterial vaginosis has two common symptoms for women. There is an abnormal discharge, which can be yellow or grayish white, and a pungent odor from the groin area.
What kinds of vaginitis are there?
The three most common types of vaginitis are bacterial vaginosis, candida vulvovaginitis, and trichomoniasis.
What doess medical code 783.1 and 616.10 mean?
616.10- Vaginitis and vulvovaginitis unspecified 783.1- Abnormal weight gain
What alternative treatments are there for vulvodynia?
There is no cure for vulvodynia and, because there appear to be multiple causes for the disorder and because individual women have unique symptoms, no single treatment is appropriate for all women
What is the medical term meaning inflammation of the female genitals?
Vulvitis is the medical term meaning inflammation of the external female genitals. Candidiasis is a common cause, and usually affects the vagina as well, in which case the condition is vulvovaginitis.
What are the risk factors for vulvovaginitis?
previous candida infections, have AIDS , or are diabetic; women who use douches, perfumed feminine hygiene sprays, vaginal sponges, or an IUD; those taking Birth Control pills, antibiotics, or corticosteroids
