Vaginitis is inflammation of the vagina.
Causes
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Infections
- Yeast infection — whitish itchy discharge with little smell — increased by antibiotics or excess sugar intake
- Bacterial — often with a fishy smell
- Trichomoniasis
- Other infections
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Hormonal Deficiencies
Hormonal (estrogen) deficiencies during menopause.
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Irritating Substances
Treatment
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Therapies & Advice
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Check for STDs
To rule out a sexually transmitted disease, it is best that vaginitis be evaluated by a gynecologist.
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Yeast Vaginitis
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Avoid Antibiotics and Sugar
Adding a teaspoon of plain yogurt with LIVE bacterial culture vaginally daily can help restore healthy balance and may help eliminate an acute infection as well.
Probiotics by mouth may decrease recurrence as well.
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Topical Treatments
Tea tree oil suppositories (irritating) may also help, but frankly the OTC Monistat (miconazole) or Mycelex (Clotrimazole) vaginal creams are safer and more reliable.
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Treat for Candida
Also see Candida.
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Infections
For other infections, consult your gynecologist.
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Hormonal Deficiencies
For hormonal deficiencies, consider bioidentical estrogen (see Menopause).
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