Vaginitis here history and symptoms

Vaginitis Main Page
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Classification Bacterial Vaginosis Candida vulvovaginitis Trichomonas infection Atrophic Vaginitis
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

History and Symptoms

Vaginitis may be asymptomatic, but usually leads to significant vaginal itching and irritation so that the patient self-medicates or seeks professional help. If it is caused by an infectious organism such as chlamydia, the infection progress throughout the uterus into the fallopian tubes and ovaries and could lead to infertility. An infection via human papillomavirus (HPV) can eventually increase the risk of cervical carcinoma.

In general, the symptoms of vaginitis are:

• irritation and/or itching of the genital area
• inflammation (irritation, redness, and swelling caused by the presence of extra immune cells) of the labia majora, labia minora, or perineal area
• vaginal discharge
• foul vaginal odor
• discomfort or burning when urinating
• pain/irritation with sexual intercourse

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