Vaginitis
Introduction
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Vaginitis is inflammation of the vagina (soreness and swelling).
Many women with vaginitis also get:
- an abnormal vaginal discharge
- irritation or itching
- pain while urinating or having sex
- light bleeding or spotting
A strong, unpleasant smell, particularly after sex, can also be a sign.
Some women with vaginitis may experience few other symptoms or none at all.
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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
