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vaginitis
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vaginitis

Inflammation 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.



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Likewise, they were excluded if they had vaginal wall prolapse beyond the vaginal introitus, an inability to demonstrate a palpable PFM contraction, sensory loss below the L4 dermatome, atrophic vaginitis or skin breakdown around the perineum (preventing the use of a vaginal electromyographic [EMG] sensor), lumbosacral or pelvic pain or dysfunction that would interfere with PFM exercises, or the inability to tolerate the supine position.
Effect of pelvic-floor muscle exercise position on continence and ... by Wister, Joseph A. / Physical Therapy
For women who do not have a medical history that would contraindicate estrogen use, low-dose topical estrogen cream for a short-term course may be helpful in alleviating atrophic vaginitis.
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Pelvic examination should identify presence of atrophic vaginitis (dry, pale vaginal mucosa), pelvic pro-lapse (cystocele, enterocele, vaginal vault prolapse, or rectocele), vaginal lesions, cervical or uterine masses, and pelvic floor tone.
Urinary incontinence in elderly women: the right assessment will ... by Zimmern, Philippe E. / Contemporary Long Term Care
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