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vaginitisInflammation of the vagina. The chief symptom is a whitish or yellowish vaginal discharge. Treatment depends on the cause: appropriate drugs for sexually transmitted diseases (often from Gardnerella bacteria or trichomonads) or yeast infections; estrogen cream for atrophy of the vaginal lining, which may dry out after menopause; and avoidance of any chemicals found to trigger irritation or allergy. vaginitis [‚vaj·ə′nīd·əs] (medicine) Inflammation of the vagina. Inflammation of a tendon sheath. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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David Fredricks, a microbiologist at the Fred Hutchison Cancer Research Center in Seattle, has been investigating a syndrome called bacterial vaginosis, a vaginal infection that affects 10 to 20 percent of women in the United States. If your discharge develops a fishy smell, causes itching or burning, or looks dark, this is a sign of a vaginal infection so see a doc for a fast remedy. The rise in vaginal infections is leading to more domestic violence by partners who do not know the difference between sexually transmitted infections and vaginal infections. |
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