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  2. Atrophic vaginitis - Wikipedia

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    Some treatments have been developed more recently. These include selective estrogen receptor modulators, vaginal dehydroepiandrosterone, and laser therapy. [20] Other treatments are available without a prescription such as vaginal lubricants and moisturizers. Vaginal dilators may be helpful. Since GSM may also cause urinary problems related to ...

  3. Vaginitis - Wikipedia

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    Vaginitis is often caused by an infection or the disruption of the healthy vaginal flora. [2] The vaginal flora consists of those organisms which generally do not cause symptoms and is dominated mainly by Lactobacillus species. [13] Disruption of the normal flora can cause a vaginal yeast infection.

  4. The Real Reason Your Vagina Smells a Bit Funky, and ... - AOL

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    According to Jerome Chelliah, M.D., board-certified OBGYN at HerMD, bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common type of vaginitis (or inflammation of the vagina) and something most women will ...

  5. Bacterial vaginosis - Wikipedia

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    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 ...

  6. Gardnerella vaginalis - Wikipedia

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    Gram stain of cells from the vagina (the same magnification) with normal bacterial flora (top) and the bacteria that cause vaginosis (bottom). A variety of diagnosis techniques are currently available for identifying Gardnerella vaginalis such as the OSOM BV Blue assay, FemExam cards and nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs), resulting in the determination of ongoing BV.

  7. Post-Sex Cramps Are Not to Be Ignored—Here’s Why ... - AOL

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    Dr. Dweck says vaginal dryness, perhaps caused by menopause or medication side effects, can cause cramping after sex. There’s no shame in using natural or water-based lube to keep things moving ...

  8. Vaginal flora - Wikipedia

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    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 various species.

  9. Vaginal yeast infection - Wikipedia

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    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 ...