vaginitis
Inflamed vaginal canal
Vaginitis is inflammation of the vagina, typically causing itching, discharge, and discomfort.
The condition has various causes—bacterial infection, yeast overgrowth, or irritation from soaps or spermicides.
She was diagnosed with vaginitis and prescribed antifungal cream.
Fungal skin or mucosal condition
- trichomoniasisProtozoan sexually transmitted disease
- candidiasisYeast-caused fungal infection
- thrushSpotted woodland vocalist
- contact dermatitisSkin reaction from irritant exposure
Irritating skin sensation
- burningCombustion in progress
- dischargeRelease of substance outward
- odorPerceived atmospheric emission
- sorenessTender, painful sensation
irritation · redness · swelling · dryness · tenderness · pain · stinging · rawness
Nucleus-free single-celled organisms
- yeastFermenting fungus
- fungusSpore-bearing organism
- trichomoniasisProtozoan sexually transmitted disease
- chlamydiaBacterial venereal infection
gonorrhea · herpes · hormonal changes · menopause · antibiotics · douching · spermicides · irritants
Internal reproductive organ inspection
- speculumMedical opening device
- pH testAcidity measurement method
- microscopyTechnique using powerful lenses
- cultureCollective social practices
Destroys or stops mold growth
- antibioticsBacteria-destroying medicines
- metronidazoleAntiparasitic and antibacterial medication
- clindamycinLincosamide antibacterial agent
- fluconazoleAntifungal medication, generic form
miconazole · boric acid · probiotics · hydrocortisone · lactobacillus · topical cream · suppository · oral medication
Live microorganisms aiding digestion
- pH balanceAcid-base measurement ratio
- lactobacilliAcid-producing digestive microbes
- good hygieneHealth-promoting cleanliness practices
- safe sexPrecautionary intimate practices
yeast infection
Fungal skin or mucosal condition
- trichomoniasisProtozoan sexually transmitted disease
- candidiasisYeast-caused fungal infection
- thrushSpotted woodland vocalist
itching
Irritating skin sensation
- burningCombustion in progress
- dischargeRelease of substance outward
- odorPerceived atmospheric emission
soreness · irritation · redness · swelling · dryness · tenderness · pain · stinging · rawness · chafing
bacteria
Nucleus-free single-celled organisms
- yeastFermenting fungus
- fungusSpore-bearing organism
- trichomoniasisProtozoan sexually transmitted disease
chlamydia · gonorrhea · herpes · hormonal changes · menopause · antibiotics · douching · spermicides · irritants · allergic reaction
pelvic exam
Internal reproductive organ inspection
- speculumMedical opening device
- pH testAcidity measurement method
- microscopyTechnique using powerful lenses
antifungal
Destroys or stops mold growth
- antibioticsBacteria-destroying medicines
- metronidazoleAntiparasitic and antibacterial medication
- clindamycinLincosamide antibacterial agent
fluconazole · miconazole · boric acid · probiotics · hydrocortisone · lactobacillus · topical cream · suppository · oral medication · hormone therapy
probiotics
Live microorganisms aiding digestion
- pH balanceAcid-base measurement ratio
- lactobacilliAcid-producing digestive microbes
- good hygieneHealth-promoting cleanliness practices
- gynecologyPap smear, cervix, pelvic exam, colposcopy, ovary
- reproductive healthpregnancy, infertility, childbirth, male infertility, fertility rates
- inflammationacute inflammation, chronic inflammation, pain, heat, swelling
- genital infectionschlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, genital herpes, genital warts
- vaginal conditionsyeast infection, candidiasis, BV, thrush, trichomoniasis
- vaginitisyeast infection, candidiasis, trichomoniasis, thrush, itching
vaginitissystemic infection
Disease spread throughout the body
sepsis · bacteremia · viremia