Dr Rujuta (Swati) Patil is one of the leading practicing Obstetrician & Gynacologist in Thane having an experience of more than a decade. She has worked in Civil Hospital, Thane for more than 8 yrs and handled high risk pregnancies. She has good hand in both emergency and critical gynaec and obstetric procedures. She has handled COVID obstetric patients during pandemic. Also she has performed multiple colposcopy procedures.
Vaginitis, also known as vulvovaginitis, is inflammation of the vagina and vulva. Symptoms may include itching, burning, pain, discharge, and a bad smell. Certain types of vaginitis may result in complications during pregnancy.
The three main causes are infections, specifically bacterial vaginosis, vaginal yeast infection, and trichomoniasis. Other causes include allergies to substances such as spermicides or soaps or as a result of low estrogen levels during breast-feeding or after menopause. More than one cause may exist at a time. The common causes vary by age.
Diagnosis generally include examination, measuring the pH, and culturing the discharge. Other causes of symptoms such as inflammation of the cervix, pelvic inflammatory disease, cancer, foreign bodies, and skin conditions should be ruled out.