Vaginitis may be the medical term commonly used in various vaginal infection and inflammation. Furthermore, vulvovaginitis is another disease influencing both the vulva and the vagina along with the other female external genitalia. These conditions can be caused by vaginal infection from various microorganisms like bacteria, yeast or viruses, and also irritations from chemicals in creams, sprays and clothing materials that interact with these parts. These can also be acquired from your partner through sexual intercourse.

 

The symptoms a patients feel may be different from each other depending on the cause and severity of the infection they acquire. The illness could give no symptoms at all, but often times a patient can suffer with abnormal vaginal discharge with unpleasant odor, burning sensation during urination, itching around the outer side of the vagina, and discomfort during sexual intercourse.

 

Under normal and controlled circumstances the vaginal discharge women secretes is usually clear or slightly, non-irritating and doesn't have odor. However, the menstrual cycle can also affect the quantity and consistency of the discharges. A lady may secrete vaginal discharge that's very thin and scanty in amount at one point, and for the other days, the discharge could be thicker and heavier. These conditions are thought normal for a female. A vaginal discharge that has a foul odor or cause irritation is obviously abnormal. The irritation might be itchy or burning, or both. The itching and irritating discomforts could be felt frequently during evening but you can find daytime incidents, too. And when doing sexual intercourse, the observable symptoms may be felt worse. It's then vital that you see a health care provider if there has been a change in the quantity, consistency, color, and smell of one's discharges.

 

The most common forms of vaginal infections are candida or yeast infections, bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis vaginitis, Chlamydia vaginitis, viral vaginitis, and non-infectious vaginitis. Although each of these infections can manifest various symptoms, it is sometimes difficult to identify which kind of vaginal infection a woman has. And in truth, even experts and experienced practitioners in this field encounter trouble in diagnosing. One factor causing the reason being occasionally you can find multiple infection occurring at exactly the same time. And also, the infection could be there but does not show signs or indications.

 

In children, vaginal infections usually are caused by microorganisms from the anus. These bacteria may go on to the vagina when girls, especially those aged 2 to 6 years, wipe from back again to front or don't adequately clean the genital area after bowel movements.

 

Hormonal changes shortly before and during menstrual periods or during pregnancy can lessen acidic environment in the vagina, along with frequent douching, usage of spermicides, and semen.

And an environment that has less acidity is quite favorable for bacterial growth for vaginal infection. Having tampons in area for a long time may also cause different types of infection as this can give a warm and moist area for bacteria and other microorganisms to propagate, and this can also irritate the vagina.