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.
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
Dietary modification and nutritional supplementation may also be helpful in the treatment of vulvovaginitis.
Candida vulvovaginitis also has been called "vulvovaginal candidiasis," "candidal vaginitis," "monilial infection," or "vaginal yeast infection."
Vaginal infections may be prevented by following these suggestions
The three most common types of vaginitis are bacterial vaginosis, candida vulvovaginitis, and trichomoniasis.
Vaginal yeast infections tend to occur more frequently in women who are pregnant; diabetic and not controlling their disease; taking birth control pills, steroid drugs, or antibiotics; and those with the human immunodeficiency virus
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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
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