Vaginitis
Alternate Names : Vulvovaginitis, Vaginal Infection, Vaginal Inflammation
What are the treatments for the condition?
Treatment options depend upon the cause of vaginitis. Therapy may include the following:
antibiotic medicines, such as ceftriaxone or clindamycin
antibiotic vaginal tablets or creams, such as metronidazole or triple sulfa
antifungal medicines, such as fluconazole
antifungal vaginal creams or tablets, such as miconazole or clotrimazole
hormone replacement therapy
sitz baths, which involve sitting in a few inches of warm water
soothing vaginal creams or ointments
What are the side effects of the treatments?
Antibiotics and antifungal medicines may cause rash, stomach upset, or allergic reactions.
What happens after treatment for the condition?
Vaginitis may take a few days or more to disappear, depending on how long an infection has been present
and the cause of the inflammation. If an STD has been diagnosed, the sexual partner or partners should be tested.
How is the condition monitored?
Any new or worsening symptoms should be reported to the healthcare provider.
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