Vaginal Diseases

Symptoms such as vaginal itching, burning, pain and discharge are some of the most common reasons that women seek medical care. Often, the problem is vaginitis, an inflammation of the vagina. In women of childbearing age, the most common cause is a bacterial infection. The main symptom is a smelly vaginal discharge, but some women have no symptoms. The treatment is antibiotics.

Other infections that can cause vaginitis include trichomoniasis and yeast infections. Some other causes of vaginal symptoms include sexually transmitted diseases, vaginal cancer and vulvar cancer.

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

External Resources

Disease Profile of Candida Vaginitis - Diagnosis, symptom and treatment information about candida (yeast) vaginitis that is evidence-based and referenced to the medical literature showing the latest concepts.

Lesbian-Bisexual Women's Health Study, Univ. WA, Seattle - Research and information on women who have intercourse with women and sexually transmitted diseases, common vaginal infections, and PAP testing practices.

Vaginal Substitute - Allows a male to experience the ultimate in sexual satisfaction and avoid any risk to himself or his partner from sexually transmitted diseases or unwanted pregnancy.

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