Inflammation of the vagina that may be caused by infection, commonly by the fungus CANDIDA ALBICANS (see candidiasis), the parasite TRICHOMONAS VAGINALIS (see trichomoniasis), or bacteria. After the menopause the vaginal lining becomes fragile and prone to inflammation. This is called atrophic vaginitis and is due to a reduction in the production of oestrogen hormones.
Infections are treated with antibiotics or antifungal drugs. In cases of allergy, irritants should be avoided. Any foreign body is removed. Atrophic vaginitis is treated with oestrogen drugs. (See also vulvitis; vulvovaginitis.)
An inflammation of the vagina, either from simple tissue irritation or from an infection
In?ammation of the VAGINA. (See LEUCORRHOEA.)
Inflammation of the vagina
n. inflammation of the vagina, which may be caused by infection (most commonly with *Trichomonas vaginalis), dietary deficiency, or poor hygiene. There is often itching (see pruritus), increased vaginal discharge, and pain on passing urine. Vaginitis may indicate the presence of sexually transmitted disease. Atrophic vaginitis is postmenopausal thinning of the vagina caused by a reduction in the circulating levels of oestrogens. It is a common cause of vaginal dryness and postmenopausal bleeding.
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