This is the first time in my so many years to hear this term
Vaginitis...
The diagnosis: vaginal infection
The O&G Society of Singapore (OGSS) noted that women here are
largely unaware of vaginal infections - or vaginitis - until the
infections become very severe.
Those who visit a gynaecologist with the condition will do so for
abnormal vaginal discharge.
And the leading cause for the discharge is vaginitis (vaginal
inflammation or infection), according to the OGSS.
Last month, the society launched the 'V(aginitis)-free' public
education programme to raise awareness that a vaginal infection is
a common, treatable female gynaecological condition.
The weapon of choice is Neo-Penotran, a broadest-spectrum drug that
was launched in January by pharmaceutical company Bayer
Schering.
There are several causes for a vaginal infection, which is why it
usually takes some time to diagnose and may require different
medications to treat.
But this insert can treat nearly all these causes, even if it is
related to a sexually transmitted disease.
Too much sugar can lead to Vaginitis because high sugar content
in the urine encourages fungal growth.
Basically three things will cause it,
The three main contributing causes of vaginitis:
1) BACTERIA- Most common cause of vaginitis symptoms among women of
childbearing age. Untreated, it can develop into pelvic
inflammatory disease, which can cause infertility and tubal
(ectopic) pregnancy.
2) TRICHOMONIASIS- Sexually-transmitted disease that can cause
adverse outcomes in pregnancy such as premature delivery and
infants with low birth weight.
3) VAGINAL YEAST (CANDIDIASIS)- Common cause of vaginal irritation.
Hint: It causes intense itchiness
