Vaginitis Quiz

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Ravi P. Chokshi, MD

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

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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  • Vaginal discharge odor

  • There is a large amount of vaginal discharge with bad smell

  • Excessive amount of vaginal discharge

  • Increase in vaginal discharge

  • Itchy vagina

  • Increased vaginal discharge

  • Thick vaginal discharge

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What is Vaginitis?

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.

Typical Symptoms of Vaginitis

  • Increased vaginal discharge that is smelly

  • Abnormal vaginal discharge e.g. in color, smell, or quantity

  • Increase in vaginal discharge

  • Itching around the genital area

  • Thick white vaginal discharge

  • Soiled gential area e.g. due to diarrhea or proloned tampon use

  • Been sexually active with multiple partners during the past 1 month

  • Yellow vaginal discharge

Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Vaginitis

Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:

  • Has the vaginal discharge odor worsened recently?

  • Have you noticed any changes in your vaginal discharge?

  • Have you had more vaginal discharge lately?

  • Do you have any vaginal itching?

  • Do you have a thick white discharge like cottage cheese or yogurt?

Treatmentof Vaginitis

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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Reviewed By:

Ravi P. Chokshi, MD

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

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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