Vaginitis
Causes of vaginitis
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Vaginitis may be caused by any of the following infections or irritants:
- Thrush a fungal infection that commonly affects the vagina
- bacterial vaginosis a bacterial infection of the vagina
- trichomoniasis a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a tiny parasite
- chemical irritation for example, from perfumed bubble bath, soap or fabric conditioner, or from spermicide (a chemical that kills sperm, sometimes found on condoms)
- washing inside your vagina
- chlamydia an STI caused by bacteria
- genital herpes an STI caused by the herpes simplex virus
Vaginaldryness , itching or discomfort (particularly during sex) can also sometimes be caused by a fall in oestrogen levels after the menopause . This is called vaginal atrophy or atrophic vaginitis, and is due to the thinning of the vagina's lining.
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Causes of vaginitis
Vaginitis may be caused by any of the following infections or irritants: Thrush a fungal infection that commonly affects the vagina bacterial vaginosis a bacterial infection of the vagina
Introduction
Vaginitis is inflammation of the vagina (soreness and swelling).
When to see your GP
See your GP if you have any unusual vaginal symptoms, particularly if: you haven't had a vaginal infection before you've had vaginal infections in the past, butthis time your symptoms are different
