Is extremely common condition and is known as an inflammation or infection of the vagina.
Vulvovaginitis – refers to the area of the vulva
Can be caused by a variety of microbes and irritants
Vaginal pH is typically 4.5 or less
Lactobacillus, a bacteria, is typically found as normal flora.
Symptoms
-Â Â Â Irritation
-Â Â Â Pain
-Â Â Â Discomfort
-Â Â Â Burning
-Â Â Â Redness
-Â Â Â Unusual vaginal discharge
-Â Â Â Itching
-Â Â Â Foul odor
-Â Â Â and others
Causes:
1.)Â Â Â Candidiasis – fungal
2.)Â Â Â Gardnerella – Bacteria
3.)Â Â Â Gonorrhea – Bacteria
4.)Â Â Â Chlamydia – Bacteria
5.)Â Â Â Herpes – Viral
6.)Â Â Â Parasites
7.)Â Â Â Hormonal
8.)Â Â Â Allergy or Irritation
9.)Â Â Â Foreign Body
When infection occurs pH will change and different types of bacteria have taken over.
Treatment:
-Â Â Â Antibiotics
-Â Â Â Antifungal Creams
-Â Â Â Antibacterial Creams
-Â Â Â Topical Estrogen
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