VAGINAL INFECTIONS

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Definition: Vaginal infections or vaginitis is an inflammation of the vagina caused by a yeast, bacteria or a protozoan.

SYMPTOMS

  • Abnormal vaginal discharge
  • Offensive vaginal odor
  • Vaginal itching or burning
  • Pain or irritation with urination and during intercourse
  • Some women may have no symptoms

SELF-TREATMENT

  1. Although over-the-counter medication is available, it is the recommendation of the college physician to seek medical care at the Health Service. There are many causes of vaginitis, one of them being yeast; however, sexually transmitted diseases may have similar symptoms.

HEALTH SERVICES VISIT RECOMMENDED IF

  1. Any of the above symptoms
  2. Symptoms not relieved by over-the-counter medication
  3. Sexual partner has symptoms