Vaginitis
Human disease
Vaginitis is an inflammation of the vagina. It may result in discharge, itching and pain. Vulva irritation or infection is often involved. It is usually because of the latter.
A woman having this condition may have these symptoms:
- irritation and/or itching of genital area
- foul vaginal odor
- vaginal discharge
- irritation/pain with sexual intercourse
- inflammation[1]
Bacterial vaginosis is the most common vaginal sickness in women.[2]
References
change- ↑ "Background - Vaginitis - Study STD Modules - National STD Curriculum". www.std.uw.edu. Retrieved 2018-08-11.
- ↑ Unemo, Magnus; Bradshaw, Catriona S; Hocking, Jane S; de Vries, Henry J C; Francis, Suzanna C; Mabey, David; Marrazzo, Jeanne M; Sonder, Gerard J B; Schwebke, Jane R (August 2017). "Sexually transmitted infections: challenges ahead". The Lancet Infectious Diseases. 17 (8): e235–e279. doi:10.1016/s1473-3099(17)30310-9. ISSN 1473-3099. PMID 28701272.