Category: Women’s Genital Infection

PID can affect the uterus, fallopian tubes, and/or the ovaries. It can lead to pelvic adhesions and scar tissue that develops between internal organs, causing ongoing pelvic pain and the possibility of an ectopic pregnancy. Left untreated, infertility can develop and might also lead to chronic infection. In addition, if PID is not diagnosed early…

Vaginitis refers to any inflammation or infection of the vagina. This is a common gynecological problem found in women of all ages. What are the most common types of Vaginitis? Yeast infection by a species of Candida fungus or Bacterial vaginosis, both normally living in vagina. Something happens that upset the balance leading to overgrowth…

Cervicitis is an irritation of the cervix caused by a number of different organisms. What are the most common risk factors for Vulvitis? Chronic Cervicitis is common in women following childbirth. It is also often associated with pregnancy, probably due to an increased blood supply to the cervix as a result of increased hormone levels.…

Vulvitis is inflammation of the vulva, the soft folds of skin outside the vagina. What are the most common risk factors for Vulvitis? Any woman with certain allergies, sensitivities, infections, or diseases can develop Vulvitis.  Girls who have not yet reached puberty and postmenopausal women sometimes develop Vulvitis, possibly because of inadequate levels of estrogen.…