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female perineal anatomy, vaginitis, vaginal inflammation, inflammation, the vagina, vulvovaginitis is characterized by inflammation, swelling, redness, irritation, presence of extra immune cells, infection, the vulva, vagina, vulvovaginitis, affect women of all ages, extremely common, bacteria, yeasts, viruses, parasites, sexually transmitted diseases, cause vulvovaginitis, various chemicals found in bubble baths, soaps, perfumes, environmental factors poor hygiene, allergens, cause this condition, candida albicans, yeast infections, the most common causes, vulvovaginitis in women of all ages, antibiotic use, lead to yeast infections by killing the normal antifungal bacteria that live, in the vagina, yeast infections typically cause genital itching, a thick, white vaginal discharge, another cause of vulvovaginitis is bacterial vaginosis, an overgrowth of certain types of bacteria, in the vagina, bacterial vaginosis, a thin, grey vaginal discharge, a fishy odor, a sexually transmitted disease, trichomonas vaginalis infection is another common cause, infection leads to genital itching, a vaginal odor, a heavy vaginal discharge, yellow-grey, green in color, bubble baths, soaps, vaginal contraceptives, feminine sprays, perfumes, cause irritating itchy rashes, in the genital area, tight fitting, nonabsorbent clothing sometimes cause heat rashes, irritated tissue is more susceptible to infection than normal tissue, many infection-causing organisms thrive in environments, warm, damp, dark, not only, factors contribute, cause of vulvovaginitis, frequently prolong the recovery period, a lack of estrogen in postmenopausal women, result in vaginal dryness, thinning of vaginal, vulvar skin, lead to, worsen genital itching, burning, nonspecific vulvovaginitis, where no causative organism, irritant, seen in all age groups, occurs most commonly in young girls, puberty, once puberty begins, vagina becomes more acidic, tends to help, prevent infections, nonspecific vulvovaginitis, occur in girls, poor genital hygiene, characterized by a foul-smelling, brownish-green discharge, irritation, the labia, vaginal opening, associated, an overgrowth of a type of bacteria that is typically found, in the stool, bacteria, spread, the rectum, vaginal area by wiping from back to front after using the bathroom, sexual abuse, considered in children, unusual infections, recurrent episodes of unexplained vulvovaginitis, neisseria gonorrhoeae, organism that causes, gonorrhea, produces gonococcal vulvovaginitis in young girls, gonococcal vaginitis, considered a sexually transmitted disease, young girls, culture-proved gonococcal vaginitis, evaluated, sexual abuse, irritation, itching, the genital area, inflammation, irritation, redness, swelling, presence of extra immune cells, the labia majora, labia minora, perineal area, vaginal discharge, foul vaginal odor, discomfort, burning, urinating, a pelvic examination, reveal red, tender vulvar, vaginal skin, lesions, sores, inspected, a wet prep, microscopic evaluation of vaginal discharge, identify a vaginal infection, overgrowth of yeast, bacteria, a culture, the vaginal discharge, identify the organism causing the infection, trying to diagnose the condition by symptoms alone is very inaccurate in determining the cause of vulvoginitis, furthermore, self-diagnosis, over-the-counter medications, yeast infection creams, unwise, lead to incorrect, ineffective use of these products, vulvovaginitis, diagnosed, the infection determines the appropriate treatment, oral, topical antibiotics, antifungal creams, antibacterial creams, similar medications, a cream containing cortisone, relieve some, the irritation, an allergic reaction is involved, an antihistamine, women, irritation, inflammation, low levels of estrogen, postmenopausal, a topical estrogen cream might be, improved perineal hygiene is necessary to help healing, prevent future reinfection, whose infections, bacteria, found in stool, sitz baths recommended, more air to reach the genital area, wearing cotton underwear, rather than nylon, underwear that has a cotton lining, in the crotch area allows greater air flow, decreases the amount, moisture, in the area, removing underwear at bedtime, a sexually transmitted disease is diagnosed, very important that partners, receive treatment, no symptoms, many organisms don't produce noticeable symptoms, the partners, to accept treatment, cause continual reinfection, eventually, not taken care of, lead to more extensive problems, possibly limiting fertility, affecting overall health, proper treatment of an infection, very effective, persistent discomfort, superficial skin infection, from scratching, complications, the causative condition, gonorrhea, candida infection, vulvovaginitis symptoms, known vulvovaginitis, does not respond to treatment, use of a condom, sexual intercourse, prevent most sexually transmitted vaginal infections, proper fitting, adequately absorbent clothing, combined, good hygiene, the genital area also prevents many cases of non-infectious vulvovaginitis, children, taught how to properly clean the genital area bathing, showering, proper wiping after using the toilet, girls should always wipe, front, back to avoid introducing bacteria, rectum, vaginal area, hands, washed thoroughly, after using the bathroom.