Vulvovaginitis


Description

An infection or inflammation of the vulva and vagina is known as vulvovaginitis. Girls and women of various ages are affected by this frequent disorder.

Infections come in a variety of forms, including: Atrophic vaginitis, contact dermatitis, vulvar vestibulitis, and vulvovaginal candidiasis.

Symptoms

According to the type of infection, symptoms may vary.

Vulvovaginal candidiasis :

Acute infection :
Burning and vulvar itching which are primary signs of the disease.
Edema and erythema
Thrush patches that are loosely adhering to the vulva
Vaginal discharge that is thick, white, and curd-like
Chronic infection :
Significant edema and lichenification of the vulva with unspecified borders the area has a grayish sheen made up of organisms and epithelial cells
Intense itching and burning
Pain and irritation
Atrophic vaginitis :

Vaginal discomfort
Post-coupling stinging
Dyspareunia
Burning leukorrhea
Sporadic spotting
Vulvar vestibulitis :

Primary vulvar vestibulitis : when a tampon or vaginal speculum is inserted, women who have never engaged in sexual activity experience intrusive dyspareunia that worsens with the onset of sexual activity or severe pain on a regular basis.
Secondary vulvar vestibulitis : the development of intraocular dyspareunia following a period of fulfilling sex, tampon use, or speculum examinations.
Contact dermatitis :

Itching is the primary sign.
Pain, stinging, and burning.
Exudation followed by red and edematous skin.
If the irritation is strong enough, it may cause erosion, ulceration, or necrosis.
If you have any of these symptoms visit a Gynaecologist to be diagnosed and treated properly.


Causes

A variety of factors might lead to an infection in the vulval and vaginal regions. In most cases, bacteria are the reason. Yeast, viruses are also infectious pathogens. Other frequent causes include :

Environmental factors and parasites
Sexually transmissible diseases
Exposure to allergens and irritants in chemicals

Diagnostics

According to the type of infection the diagnostic techniques may vary, including:

Wet-mount test
Potassium hydroxide preparation
Fungal culturing
Vaginal pH measurement


Treatment

The type of infection and the organism responsible for the illness will determine the best course of treatment for vulvovaginitis.

Domestic remedies :
You may be able to treat vulvovaginitis using over-the-counter medications accessible at any drugstore if you've previously experienced a yeast infection, including :

Vaginal creams
Suppositories
Topical ointments
Oral pills
Prescription drugs:
The type of organism causing vulvovaginitis will be determined by your Gynaecologist, who will probably then prescribe one of the below treatment options :

Oral antibiotics
Antibiotic creams (applied directly to the skin)
Antibacterial creams (applied directly to the skin)
Antifungal creams (applied directly to the skin)
Oral antifungal pills
Oral antihistamines if an allergic reaction is a possible cause.

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