The most common causes of vaginitis, candida (monilia, yeast infection) and bacterial vaginosis are due to imbalances in the vaginal environment. Often, they will resolve on their own without treatment, but most women prefer to take treatment to get rid of symptoms more quickly. Atrophic vaginitis, due to decreased estrogen, will often improve without treatment, but treatment can improve comfort and health in the interim. Vaginitis due to chemical irritants or allergens will also often resolve without treatment. Trichomoniasis, a cause of vaginitis spread by sex, needs treatment to go away.
Both bacterial vaginosis and trichomoniasis require prescription medication for treatment.
VVS often is treated first with a corticosteroid ointment, such as triamcinolone or desoximetasone, twice a week for one month.
Both bacterial vaginosis and trichomoniasis require prescription medication for treatment. Candidal vulvovaginitis may be treated with either prescription or over-the-counter medicines.
Dietary modification and nutritional supplementation may also be helpful in the treatment of vulvovaginitis.
Vulvovaginitis can be diagnosed and treated by a nurse practitioner or physician.
Vulvovaginitis, vulvitis, and vaginitis are general terms that refer to the inflammation of the vagina and/or vulva
Candida vulvovaginitis also has been called "vulvovaginal candidiasis," "candidal vaginitis," "monilial infection," or "vaginal yeast infection."
These conditions can be caused by bacterial, fungal, or parasitic infections. Also, vulvovaginitis can be caused by low estrogen levels
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.
Vaginal infections may be prevented by following these suggestions
The three most common types of vaginitis are bacterial vaginosis, candida vulvovaginitis, and trichomoniasis.
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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
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.
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