Vaginitis
Introduction
Vaginitis is inflammation of the vagina (soreness and swelling).
Many women with vaginitis also get:
- an abnormal vaginal discharge
- irritation or itching
- pain while urinating or having sex
- light bleeding or spotting
A strong, unpleasant smell, particularly after sex, can also be a sign.
Some women with vaginitis may experience few other symptoms or none at all.
Medically Reviewed by a doctor on 16 Jun 2016
Introduction
Vaginitis is inflammation of the vagina (soreness and swelling).
Causes of vaginitis
Vaginitis may be caused by any of the following infections or irritants: Thrush a fungal infection that commonly affects the vagina bacterial vaginosis a bacterial infection of the vagina
When to see your GP
See your GP if you have any unusual vaginal symptoms, particularly if: you haven't had a vaginal infection before you've had vaginal infections in the past, butthis time your symptoms are different
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