Condition Lookup
Sub-Category:
Vaginal Infections
Number of Conditions: 2
Yeast Infections
Specialty: Internal Medicine
Category: Genitourinary and Reproductive Health
Sub-category: Vaginal Infections
Symptoms:
itching and irritation in the vaginal area; thick, white discharge; redness or swelling; pain during intercourse or urination
Root Cause:
Overgrowth of Candida species, commonly Candida albicans, in the vaginal or genital area.
How it's Diagnosed: videos
Clinical examination, microscopic evaluation of discharge.
Treatment:
Antifungal medications.
Medications:
Topical antifungals (e.g., clotrimazole , miconazole ), oral fluconazole .
Prevalence:
How common the health condition is within a specific population.
Affects about 75% of women at least once in their lifetime.
Risk Factors:
Factors or behaviors that increase the likelihood of developing the condition.
Antibiotic use, high blood sugar, weakened immune system.
Prognosis:
The expected outcome or course of the condition over time.
Excellent with treatment.
Complications:
Additional problems or conditions that may arise as a result of the original condition.
Chronic or recurrent infections.
Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)
Specialty: Internal Medicine
Category: Genitourinary and Reproductive Health
Sub-category: Vaginal Infections
Symptoms:
thin, gray or white vaginal discharge; fishy odor, especially after intercourse; mild itching or irritation
Root Cause:
Disruption of normal vaginal flora, with an overgrowth of anaerobic bacteria.
How it's Diagnosed: videos
Clinical history, vaginal pH testing, microscopy (clue cells).
Treatment:
Antibiotics.
Medications:
Metronidazole (oral or gel), clindamycin (oral or cream).
Prevalence:
How common the health condition is within a specific population.
Most common vaginal infection in women of reproductive age.
Risk Factors:
Factors or behaviors that increase the likelihood of developing the condition.
Multiple sexual partners, douching, new sexual partner.
Prognosis:
The expected outcome or course of the condition over time.
Good with treatment; recurrence is common.
Complications:
Additional problems or conditions that may arise as a result of the original condition.
Increased risk of STIs, pelvic inflammatory disease, complications during pregnancy.