Vulvovaginitis
Vulvovaginitis refers to numerous types of infections that can affect the vulva and vaginal area. Causes of vulvovaginitis include yeast, bacteria, parasites STDs and other viruses. If you have symptoms of vulvovaginitis like odor, discharge, itching, rash or pain in the vagina, you should call your doctor. You will want to make sure that you are treated for this condition, as it does not always go away on its own.
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Other than irritation to the vagina, vaginal infections don't generally affect the rest of the body greatly. Occasionally, vaginal infections can have an effect on pregnancies, causing early delivery. It is important to note that having a vaginal... Full Answer
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- Q How do I manage my bacterial vulvovaginitis on a daily basis?
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After starting treatment, your bacterial vulvovaginitis symptoms should be gone within roughly a week. As soon as you notice symptoms such as a white-grey vaginal discharge, foul odor, or vaginal irritation, talk to your doctor to start treatment... Full Answer
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- Q How does vulvovaginitis affect men?
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Men cannot contract vulvovaginitis. However, some causes of vulvovaginitis, mainly sexually transmitted diseases, can spread to men. For instance, the T. vaginalis organism that causes the STD trichomoniasis can be found in men as well. Although it does... Full Answer
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- Q What is the duration of vulvovaginitis?
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After you have been diagnosed with vulvovaginitis, you will be given the best treatment to suit its specific cause. Most cases of vulvovaginitis are treated very effectively with antibacterial or antifungal medication in the form of pills, creams, or... Full Answer
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- Q Can vulvovaginitis be prevented?
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Vulvovaginitis and other vaginal infections are very common and can happen to women of any age. For this reason, it is safe to say that most women will contract vulvovaginitis at least once in their lives. Because the causes of vaginal infections vary,... Full Answer
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- Q How is vulvovaginitis diagnosed?
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If you have previously been diagnosed with vulvovaginitis and recognize your specific symptoms, it may be enough to administer over the counter medication yourself. However, if you are unsure in any way what could be causing your symptoms or if symptoms... Full Answer
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- Q How does vulvovaginitis affect the body?
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Depending on the cause of vulvovaginitis, it can affect your body in different ways. For instance, if vulvovaginitis is caused by a bacterial infection, the infection can spread to the skin due to vigorous itching. Also, sexually transmitted diseases... Full Answer
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- Q How do I manage my nonspecific vulvovaginitis on a daily basis?
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After starting treatment, your nonspecific vulvovaginitis symptoms should be gone within roughly a week. As soon as you notice symptoms such as a vaginal discharge, foul odor, or irritation, talk to your doctor to start treatment immediately. In the... Full Answer
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