Vaginitis

• If you have experienced vaginal itching in the past, you are not alone. Women of all ages experience vaginitis in their life but is most common during the reproductive years.
• And while some women may be embarrassed discussing it with their doctor it is one of the most common reasons for a visit with a gynecologist.

What is Vaginitis ?

• It ‘s an inflammation of the vagina
• 75% of all women will have a vaginal yeast infection at some point in their lives!

Causes of a vaginal yeast infection ?

• You guessed it: yeast!
• Vaginal yeast infections is also known as vaginal candidiasis, vulvovaginal candidiasis or candidal vulvovaginitis are caused by the candid fungus.
• Vaginal yeast infections that keep coming back are known as recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (RVVC).
• Vaginitis is very broad term with number of different health conditions like bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis and non-infectious vaginitis

Symptoms

The odds of developing a vaginitis are highest

• Use of antibiotics
• During pregnancy
• When someone has a hormonal imbalance
• Uses hormone therapy or takes birth control pills
• Following sexual intercourse
• When someone has low immune system
• Around the time of menstrual cycle
• In uncontrolled diabetes
• Poor hygiene
• Wearing damp, tight fitting clothes

For further information please consult your doctor!