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TOL-463 is an anti-infective medication which is under development for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis (BV) and vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) (vaginal yeast infection). [ 3 ] [ 1 ] [ 4 ] [ 2 ] It is a boric acid -based vaginal anti-infective enhanced with ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) which was designed to have improved activity ...
It can also be caused by hot tubs, abrasion, tissue, tampons, or topical medications. Foreign body vaginitis (most common foreign bodies are retained tampons or condoms) may cause extremely malodorous vaginal discharges. Treatment consists of removal, for which ring forceps may be useful. Further treatment is generally not necessary.
Vaginal yeast infections are due to excessive growth of Candida. [1] These yeast are normally present in the vagina in small numbers. [1] Vaginal yeast infections are typically caused by the yeast species Candida albicans. Candida albicans is a common fungus often harbored in the mouth, digestive tract, or vagina without causing adverse ...
Miconazole is in the imidazole family of medications. [2] It works by decreasing the ability of fungi to make ergosterol, an important part of their cell membrane. [2] Miconazole was patented in 1968 and approved for medical use in 1971. [5] It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. [6] It is available as a generic ...
Anaerobic vaginositis, non-specific vaginitis, vaginal bacteriosis, Gardnerella vaginitis [1] Vaginal squamous cell with normal vaginal flora versus bacterial vaginosis on Pap stain . Normal vaginal flora (left) is predominantly rod-shaped Lactobacilli whereas in bacterial vaginosis (right) there is an overgrowth of bacteria which can be of ...
Because of the risks of this medication, people taking alpha-blockers, over-the-counter nitrate supplements (like amyl nitrate, isosorbide mononitrate, isosorbide dinitrate, or nitroglycerin) or ...
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Antiestrogen medications may also contribute to the development of atrophic vaginitis. These medications include danazol, nafarelin, and medroxyprogesterone. Additional risk factors include smokers, those who have not given birth naturally (through the vagina), and increased prolactin levels while lactation. [14]