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Vaginitis, also called vulvovaginitis, is an inflammation, which causes swelling, redness and irritation due to the presence of extra immune cells, or an infection of the vulva and vagina that can have any one of a number of different causes. It is extremely common, and can affect women of all ages.
How does vaginitis develop?
Vaginitis can have many causes, including bacteria, yeasts, viruses and other parasites, with individuals with a weakened immune system more vulnerable. Some sexually transmitted diseases can also cause vulvovaginitis, as can various chemicals found in personal hygiene products.
Bacterial vaginosis, one type of vaginitis, is caused by an excess growth of bacteria that normally live in the vagina, particularly Gardnerella vaginalis and Mycoplasma haminis. Although the exact reason for this excess bacterial growth is unknown, the condition appears to be more common among sexually active women and often occurs in association with sexually transmitted diseases. Bacterial vaginosis is one of the most common causes of vaginitis symptoms among women of childbearing age. Another is Candida albicans, which causes yeast infections. Antibiotic use, which kills the normal anti-fungal bacteria that live in the vagina, has been linked to yeast infections. A sexually transmitted disease called Trichomonas vaginalis infection is another common cause. In addition, bubble baths, soaps, vaginal contraceptives, feminine sprays and perfumes can cause irritating itchy rashes in the genital area, while tight fitting or nonabsorbent clothing sometimes causes heat rashes. Environmental factors such as poor hygiene and allergens may also cause this condition.
What are the symptoms of vagintis?
The symptoms of vaginitis vary with the cause, although most are characterized by a discharge, odor, irritation and/or itching. Yeast infections involve genital itching and a thick, white vaginal discharge, while bacterial vaginosis involves a thin, grey vaginal discharge and a fishy odor. A Trichomonas vaginalis infection, on the other hand, leads to genital itching, a vaginal odor and a heavy vaginal discharge, which may be yellow-grey or green in color. However, symptoms may not always be present, or not always noticed. For example, nearly half of the women with clinical signs of bacterial vaginosis report no symptoms.
Conventional medical treatments may help relieve the symptoms of vaginitis, but they do not address the weakened immune system that may be at the root of the problem. By addressing the underlying cause of the condition, as natural medicine treatments do, vaginitis may be alleviated permanently.
Discover why we believe that natural medicine treatments are the best way to treat vaginitis.
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