Vaginitis
Vaginitis, as its name suggests, is an infection and inflammation of the vagina. Vaginitis is a more severe infection that can result in foul-smelling discharge, pain, and itching. The underlying cause is usually a slight change in the pH of the vagina, a bacterial infection, or an imbalance of vaginal bacteria. Some skin disorders and reduced estrogen levels during and after menopause can also cause vaginitis.
The three most prevalent types of vaginal infections are:
- Yeast infections –A type of vaginitis usually caused by a fungus called Candida albicans
- Bacterial vaginosis –An infection of the vagina which results from an imbalance of the normal bacterial flora found in your vagina. The overgrowth of other organisms causes it.
- Trichomoniasis –It is the type of vaginitis which is caused by a parasite called Trichomonas Vaginalis. It is the most prevalent infections of the vagina that is commonly transmitted by sexual intercourse.