About the treatment of vaginal inflammation ***Treatment of vaginal inflammation***: **vaginal inflammation** or **vaginitis** means infectious or non-infectious inflammation of the vaginal mucosa, which is sometimes accompanied by inflammation of the vaginal canal... (the best gynecologist in Tehran) Vaginal discharge, itching, pain, and erythema are common symptoms of vaginal inflammation. Reddening of the skin due to hyperemia of the capillaries in the lower layers of the tissue. Inflammation **) must first be confirmed by testing vaginal secretions. Then the **gynecologist** doctor, depending on the cause of vaginitis, the type of vaginitis and the severity of the symptoms; Recommends appropriate treatment... Note that vaginal inflammation in women of reproductive age is usually infectious... ### The most common types of vaginitis 1... **Vaginobacteria:** It is caused by a change in the normal bacteria of the vagina and contributes to the overgrowth of other bacteria... 2... **Yeast infections:** Its origin is usually a natural fungus called Candida albicans... 3... **Trichomoniasis:** It has a parasitic origin and is usually transmitted through sex. The signs and symptoms of vaginitis can include the following: - Change in color, smell or amount of vaginal secretions Vaginal itching or burning - Pain during intercourse - Painful urination - Vaginal bleeding or spotting It should be noted that factors that cause excessive growth of vaginal bacterial pathogens can be the following: Alkaline vaginal pH due to loss of menstrual blood, semen, or lactobacilli - Poor hygiene - Frequent vaginal douching Some treatments (eg, oophorectomy or removal of the ovaries, pelvic radiation therapy, some chemotherapy drugs) also lead to loss of estrogen. Decreased estrogen is the basis of vaginal inflammation. In particular, it provides atrophic inflammation... - Hormonal changes during menopause can lead to a more alkaline pH of the vagina, which is the basis for the overgrowth of pathogenic bacteria in the vagina... - **improper hygiene**, can lead to chronic inflammation due to chemical irritation from urine or feces or due to a non-specific infection.