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Diseases » Vaginitis » Glossary

Glossary for Vaginitis

Atrophic vaginitis: Type of vaginitis usually related to aging and menopause
Bacterial vaginosis: Bacterial vaginal infection
Bladder conditions: Any condition affecting the bladder
Candidiasis: Fungal infection of moist areas such as mouth or vagina
Cervicitis: Inflammation of the cervix
Chlamydia: Common sexually transmitted disease often without symptoms.
Chronic pelvic pain:
Clotrimazole - Teratogenic Agent: There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Clotrimazole (an antifungal medication) during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure and the stage of pregnancy that the exposure occurred at.
Diflucan - Teratogenic Agent: There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Diflucan (an antifungal drug) during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure and the stage of pregnancy that the exposure occurred at.
Diseases contagious from sex: Diseases that can be contracted through sexual contact
Diseases contagious from vaginal sex: Diseases that can be contracted through the act of vaginal sex
Dyspareunia: Vaginal pain after sexual intercourse
Fluconazole - Teratogenic Agent: There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Fluconazole (an antifungal drug) during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure and the stage of pregnancy that the exposure occurred at.
Interstitial cystitis: A rare condition involving inflammatory disease of the bladder which progresses slowly.
Menopause: The end of female menstruation and fertility.
Miconazole - Teratogenic Agent: There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Miconazole during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure and the stage of pregnancy that the exposure occurred at.
Mifepristone - Teratogenic Agent: There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Mifepristone during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure and the stage of pregnancy that the exposure occurred at.
Overactive bladder/urinary incontinence:
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: Infection of the womb and fallopian tubes.
Pinworm: Small, threadlike parasitic worms mainly in colon and rectum
Reiter’s syndrome: A form of reactive arthritis characterized by arthritis, urethritis, conjunctivitis and skin lesions.
Soap allergy: An immune-mediated reaction to exposure to soap. Soap allergy tends to be more common in children and symptoms can vary in nature and severity.
Torulopsis: A type of yeast infection caused by Torulopsis glabrata. The fungus is often found in normal healthy skin, respiratory system, genitourinary system and gastrointestinal system and it generally only becomes a problem in weakened or immunocompromised people. They type of symptoms are determined by where and how severe the infection is.
Trichomoniasis: Sexually transmitted parasitic infection.
Urethral syndrome: Group of urinary symptoms
Urinary disorders: Any disorder that affects the urinary system
Vagina cancer: Cancer of the vagina.
Vagina conditions: Any condition that affects the female vagina
Vaginal candidiasis: Fungal infection of the vagina, sometimes called thrush.
Vaginal discharge: Discharge from the vagina as a symptom
Vaginal irritation: Any irritation which occurs in the vagina
Vaginal itching: Itching inside the vagina
Vaginal odor: Vaginal smell or scent symptoms
Vaginitis: Vaginal inflammation or infection of any type.
Vulva itch: Itching of the vulva area
Vulva symptoms: Symptoms related to the vulva (external skin region near vagina)
Vulvitis: Vulval skin inflammation
Vulvovaginitis: Irritation or inflammation of the vulva or vagina. The condition is very common in young girls and can be triggered by moisture, tight clothing, obesity and irritants such as soap.