Vulvovaginitis

Background

Labeled vulva, showing external and internal views.

• Definition: inflammation of the vulva and vagina
• Candida Vaginitis and Contact Vulvovaginitis may occur in virgins
• Atrophic vaginitis may occur in postmenopausal women

Types

Vulvovaginitis

• Bacterial vaginosis
• Candida vaginitis
• Trichomonas vaginalis
• Contact vulvovaginitis
  • Bubble baths and soaps
  • Deodorants, powders, and douches
  • Clothing
• Atrophic vaginitis due to lack of estrogen (AKA Vulvovaginal atrophy)
• Lichen sclerosus
• Tinea cruris
• Chlamydia/Gonorrhea infection
• Pinworms
• Vaginal foreign body
  • Toilet paper
  • Other
• Genitourinary syndrome of menopause
• Foreign body
• Allergic reaction
• Normal physiologic discharge

See Also

• Pelvic Pain