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Gynecologic Condition

Vaginitis

LOW SEVERITY

Inflammation of the vagina that can result in discharge, itching and pain. The most common types are bacterial vaginosis, yeast infections, and trichomoniasis. Affects millions of women annually and is one of the most common reasons for gynecologic visits.

Global Affected

21.0M

Countries

111

Symptoms

Vaginal itching
Abnormal discharge
Burning sensation
Pain during intercourse
Pain during urination
Vaginal odor
Vaginal irritation

Treatment Options

Metronidazole (oral or gel)
Clindamycin (oral or cream)
Fluconazole (oral)
Topical azoles (clotrimazole, miconazole)
Tinidazole
Probiotics
Hormone therapy (atrophic vaginitis)

Risk Factors

1Sexual activity
2Antibiotic use
3Pregnancy
4Diabetes
5Weakened immune system
6Hormonal changes
7Douching
8New sexual partners

Diagnostic Methods

  • 1Pelvic examination
  • 2Vaginal pH testing
  • 3Wet mount microscopy
  • 4Whiff test
  • 5NAAT for trichomonas
  • 6Vaginal culture

Prognosis

Excellent with appropriate treatment. Most cases resolve within 1-2 weeks. Recurrence common (30% within 3 months). Bacterial vaginosis increases risk of STIs and pregnancy complications. Chronic cases may need maintenance therapy.

Prevention

  • Avoid douching
  • Wipe front to back
  • Cotton underwear
  • Avoid scented products
  • Probiotics
  • Safe sex practices

Research Status

Antibiotics for bacterial vaginosis (metronidazole, clindamycin). Antifungals for yeast infections (fluconazole, topical azoles). Antiparasitics for trichomoniasis (metronidazole). Probiotics being studied for prevention. Recurrent infections require extended therapy.

Affected Countries

United StatesUnited KingdomCanadaAustraliaGermanyFranceItalySpainJapanChinaIndiaBrazilRussiaSwedenNetherlandsBelgiumSwitzerlandAustriaDenmarkNorwayFinlandPolandCzech RepublicHungaryRomaniaBulgariaCroatiaSloveniaSlovakiaLTLVEEIrelandPortugalGreeceCYMTLUIcelandNew ZealandSouth KoreaSingaporeTaiwanHong KongMalaysiaThailandVietnamIndonesiaPhilippinesSouth AfricaNigeriaEgyptTurkeyIranSaudi ArabiaUAEQatarKuwaitOmanJordanLebanonSyriaYemenIraqAfghanistanPakistanBangladeshLKNPMMKHLAMNKazakhstanUzbekistanTMKGTJAzerbaijanAMGEUkraineBelarusMDALBAMEMKSerbiaXKMexicoArgentinaChileColombiaPeruVenezuelaEcuadorUYPYBOCRPAGuatemalaHNSVNIBZJMHaitiDominican RepublicCuba

Sources

  • https://www.cdc.gov/std/bv/
  • https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/vaginitis
  • https://www.acog.org/womens-health
  • https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult healthcare professionals for medical advice, diagnosis, and treatment.