VAGINITIS


Meaning of VAGINITIS in English

n.

Inflammation of the vagina .

The chief symptom is a whitish or yellowish vaginal discharge. Treatment depends on the cause: appropriate drugs for sexually transmitted disease s (often from Gardnerella bacteria or trichomonad s) or yeast infections; estrogen cream for atrophy of the vaginal lining, which may dry out after menopause ; and avoidance of any chemicals found to trigger irritation or allergy.

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