vaginitis

vaginitis

Diagnosis of vaginitis is the most frequent gynecological problems occurring in primary care . In about 90 % of women are affected , the condition is caused by bacterial vaginosis , vulvovaginal candidiasis or trichomoniasis . Vaginitis occurs when the vaginal flora has been disturbed by the presence of pathogenic microorganisms or changes in vaginal lingkunang allow pathogenic microorganisms to multiply / proliferate .

Examination for vaginitis include risk assessment and physical examination , with attention focused on the examination of the existence and characteristics of vaginal discharge . Laboratory tests include : saline wet mount method ( Wet Mount ) and KOH , pH examination of vaginal discharge and a " whiff " test . Treatment for bacterial vaginosis and trichomoniasis is metronidazole , while for vaginal candidiasis , the first choice is a topical anti-fungal drugs ( Am Fam Physician 2000; 62:1095-104 . )


Vaginitis is the most gynecological problems faced by doctors who provide services to women . Making an accurate diagnosis can be very difficult , meaning that the treatment is also complex . Moreover , the presence of counter medicines raise the possibility of giving appropriate drug treatment for vaginitis .

epidemiology
The prevalence and causes of vaginitis is not known for sure , mostly because these conditions are often diagnosed and treated himself by his own people . In addition , vaginitis often causes no symptoms ( asymptomatic ) or caused by more than one organism causes .

Most experts believe that up to approximately 90 % of cases of vaginitis caused by bacterial vaginosis , vulvovaginal candidiasis and trichomoniasis . Non - infectious causes of vaginal atrophy include , allergies and chemical irritation .