vaginosis
Vaginal flora disruption
Vaginosis is a bacterial infection of the vagina, characterized by discharge, odor, and irritation.
The full term is bacterial vaginosis, distinguishing it from yeast infections and other vaginal conditions.
It results from an imbalance in the vagina's natural bacterial environment rather than from a specific pathogen: Her doctor diagnosed bacterial vaginosis and prescribed antibiotics.
Release of substance outward
- odorPerceived atmospheric emission
- itchingIrritating skin sensation
- burningCombustion in progress
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
fishy smell · soreness · redness · swelling · discomfort · dryness · sensitivity · inflammation
Nucleus-free single-celled organisms
- lactobacillusAcid-producing beneficial bacterium
- anaerobesOrganisms surviving without oxygen
- microbiomeBody's microbial community
- floraPlants of a region
overgrowth · imbalance · pH · biofilm · colonization
Bacteria-destroying medicines
- metronidazoleAntiparasitic and antibacterial medication
- clindamycinLincosamide antibacterial agent
- probioticsLive microorganisms aiding digestion
- gelWobbly semi-solid substance
Methodical assessment or review
- speculumMedical opening device
- gynecologistFemale reproductive medicine physician
- pelvicOf the hip girdle
- cervixUterine opening to vagina
discharge
Release of substance outward
irritation · fishy smell · soreness · redness · swelling · discomfort · dryness · sensitivity · inflammation · pain
bacteria
Nucleus-free single-celled organisms
- lactobacillusAcid-producing beneficial bacterium
- anaerobesOrganisms surviving without oxygen
- microbiomeBody's microbial community
flora · overgrowth · imbalance · pH · biofilm · colonization
antibiotics
Bacteria-destroying medicines
- metronidazoleAntiparasitic and antibacterial medication
- clindamycinLincosamide antibacterial agent
- probioticsLive microorganisms aiding digestion
gel · suppository · recurrence · prevention · boric acid
examination
Methodical assessment or review
- speculumMedical opening device
- gynecologistFemale reproductive medicine physician
- pelvicOf the hip girdle
cervix · diagnosis · swab · screening · reproductive health