Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
Generally, diseases outlined within the ICD-10 codes N80-N98 within Chapter XIV: Diseases of the genitourinary system should be included in this category. Subcategories This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total.
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. Vaginal yeast infection can affect women of all ages and is very common. The yeast Candida albicans is the most common cause of vaginitis ...
Vulvitis is inflammation of the vulva, the external female mammalian genitalia that include the labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, and introitus (the entrance to the vagina). It may co-occur as vulvovaginitis with vaginitis, inflammation of the vagina, and may have infectious or non-infectious causes. The warm and moist conditions of the ...
"They tend to create more swelling of the vaginal tissue, which tends to be sensitive to pain and discomfort, as well as burning and itching," says Dr. Anil. Either way, you need a doc to check ...
It tends to be associated with a highly localized "burning" or "cutting" type of pain. Until recently, "vulvar vestibulitis" was the term used for localized vulvar pain: the suffix "-itis" would normally imply inflammation, but in fact there is little evidence to support an inflammatory process in the condition.
A burning or stinging feeling should not be the norm during or after sex. Ob-gyns explain the conditions that can cause vaginal pain and what to do about them.
Chlamydia can be transmitted during vaginal, anal, oral, or manual sex or direct contact with infected tissue such as conjunctiva. Chlamydia can also be passed from an infected mother to her baby during vaginal childbirth. [27] It is assumed that the probability of becoming infected is proportionate to the number of bacteria one is exposed to. [30]
The symptoms of vaginal thrush include vulval itching, vulval soreness and irritation, pain or discomfort during sexual intercourse (superficial dyspareunia), pain or discomfort during urination and vaginal discharge, which is usually odourless. [10] Although the vaginal discharge associated with yeast infection is often described as thick and ...