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Ravi P. Chokshi, MD (Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN), Critical Care)
Current Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellow with Dual board certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Critical Care Medicine. | 5+ years experience managing a general Ob/Gyn practice and working in the Intensive Care Unit. | Previously Physician Lead of a large single specialty practice with 8 Physicians and 10+ Advanced practitioners. | Member of the Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine Patient education committee. | Frequent Medscape Consult contributor.
Seiji Kanazawa, MD, PHD (Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN))
Dr. Kanazawa graduated from the Niigata University Faculty of Medicine and received his Ph.D. from the Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine. He is working on the front line of the General Perinatal Center, including the Tokyo Tama General Medical Center and the National Center for Research in Fertility Medicine, where he provides maternal and fetal care and undertakes clinical research. At Ubie, Dr. Kanazawa has been designing the Ubie AI Symptom Checker and has taken on the role of general obstetrics and gynecology consultation at FMC Tokyo Clinic by providing fetal ultrasound and prenatal consultation.
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Vaginitis refers to infection or inflammation of the vagina. This includes the external vagina such as the opening and vaginal lips (vulva), or the inside of the vagina. Patients typically note vaginal irritation, itching or dryness. They may also note vaginal discharge, which may have a foul odor (smell). This condition is caused by infection or changes in the balance of healthy vaginal bacteria. It can be caused by sexually transmitted diseases, but can also be caused without sexual activity. Normal aging can also be a cause with patients after menopause at an increased risk for vaginal dryness and irritation.
Treatment of vaginitis depends on the cause. If there is an infection, antibiotics or anti-fungal medications may be prescribed. Occasionally steroid creams may be used if there is concern for a skin condition. If the irritation is secondary to low female hormones, estrogen cream may be prescribed
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https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMra1808418Nyirjesy P. Management of persistent vaginitis. Obstet Gynecol. 2014 Dec;124(6):1135-1146. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000000551. PMID: 25415165.
https://journals.lww.com/greenjournal/Abstract/2014/12000/Management_of_Persistent_Vaginitis.11.aspxReichman O, Sobel J. Desquamative inflammatory vaginitis. Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol. 2014 Oct;28(7):1042-50. doi: 10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2014.07.003. Epub 2014 Jul 17. PMID: 25132275.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1521693414001278?via%3DihubMarnach ML, Wygant JN, Casey PM. Evaluation and Management of Vaginitis. Mayo Clin Proc. 2022 Feb;97(2):347-358. doi: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2021.09.022. PMID: 35120697.
https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(21)00879-X/fulltextACOG PB
https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/practice-bulletin/articles/2020/01/vaginitis-in-nonpregnant-patientsNIH Stat Pearls
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470302/Male, 30s
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Reviewed By:
Ravi P. Chokshi, MD (Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN), Critical Care)
Current Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellow with Dual board certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Critical Care Medicine. | 5+ years experience managing a general Ob/Gyn practice and working in the Intensive Care Unit. | Previously Physician Lead of a large single specialty practice with 8 Physicians and 10+ Advanced practitioners. | Member of the Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine Patient education committee. | Frequent Medscape Consult contributor.
Seiji Kanazawa, MD, PHD (Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN))
Dr. Kanazawa graduated from the Niigata University Faculty of Medicine and received his Ph.D. from the Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine. He is working on the front line of the General Perinatal Center, including the Tokyo Tama General Medical Center and the National Center for Research in Fertility Medicine, where he provides maternal and fetal care and undertakes clinical research. At Ubie, Dr. Kanazawa has been designing the Ubie AI Symptom Checker and has taken on the role of general obstetrics and gynecology consultation at FMC Tokyo Clinic by providing fetal ultrasound and prenatal consultation.
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