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Vaginitis

Vaginitis is inflammation of the vagina, typically producing symptoms such as discharge, itching, irritation, odor, and discomfort. It is a common condition, particularly during the reproductive years, and most often results from a disturbance in the normal balance of microorganisms that inhabit the vagina or from i…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 2 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 2× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2381-862X 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Vaginitis is inflammation of the vagina, typically producing symptoms such as discharge, itching, irritation, odor, and discomfort. It is a common condition, particularly during the reproductive years, and most often results from a disturbance in the normal balance of microorganisms that inhabit the vagina or from infection. The most frequent causes include bacterial vaginosis, in which the usual protective bacteria are replaced by an overgrowth of other species; vaginal yeast infections, usually caused by Candida species; and trichomoniasis, a sexually transmitted infection caused by a parasite. Vaginitis can also arise from non-infectious factors such as irritants, allergic reactions, or hormonal changes, including the reduced estrogen levels associated with menopause. Accurate diagnosis depends on evaluating symptoms together with examination and laboratory testing to identify the specific cause, because the appropriate treatment differs for bacterial, fungal, and parasitic forms, as well as for non-infectious irritation. Left untreated, some forms of vaginitis can increase susceptibility to other infections or complications, making timely recognition important. As a topic within Women's Reproductive Health, vaginitis reflects the field's attention to the vaginal microbial environment, infection and inflammation, and the diagnosis and care of common conditions affecting reproductive-age women.

Research published in this journal

2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 2 articles above have been cited 2 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Women's Reproductive Health (ISSN 2381-862X).

Journal editorial board
Paolo Ivo Cavoretto · Italy Loc Nguyen · Hong Kong Matteo Schimberni · Italy

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