What Is Vaginitis?

Thousands of women across the globe experience vaginitis at least once in their life. It’s indeed a dreadful experience and if not taken proper care of, it can affect your daily life. Hence, we’ve summed up essential information about this medical condition.

Vaginitis is a medical condition wherein there takes place an inflammation of the vagina. Its symptoms include vaginal itching or irritation near the vagina, pain during urination, change in color, amount and odor of vaginal discharge and light spotting or vaginal bleeding. Vaginitis usually occurs due to bacterial or yeast infections. The other causes of vaginitis include sexually transmitted infections or allergic reactions due to perfumed soaps, douches or vaginal sprays. Vaginitis can also be caused due to low estrogen levels during menopause, post-childbirth or pre-puberty.

In order to treat vaginitis, it’s essential to meet a doctor and discuss these symptoms. Your doctor will review your medical history as well as examine your vagina. This examination will help your doctor to find out the exact cause of the vaginal infection and will help him/her to prescribe you the right medicines. Usually, you are supposed to apply skin creams or have tablets that might relieve you of the uneasiness as well as wipe out the infections and infection causing agents.

By following healthy, hygienic practices and taking necessary precautions, you can prevent vaginitis. Avoid public baths, whirlpool spas and hot tubs. Avoid douching. Do not wear clothes, especially undergarments, that hold in moisture and heat. Choose loose, cotton clothes instead of nylon panties and tight jeans. Last but not the least, practice safe sex. If vaginitis happens because of sexually transmitted infections, your sexual partner will also have to follow medical advice along with you. So, the mantra is ‘Prevention is better than cure!’