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Atrophic vaginitis is inflammation of the vagina as a result of tissue thinning due to low estrogen levels. [2] Symptoms may include pain during penetrative sex, vaginal itchiness or dryness, and an urge to urinate or burning with urination.
Symptoms of vaginal atrophy include: Burning and/or itching in your vagina. Pain during sex. Unusual vaginal discharge, typically yellow. Spotting or bleeding, especially during sex.
The vaginal flora consists of those organisms which generally do not cause symptoms and is dominated mainly by Lactobacillus species. [13] Disruption of the normal flora can cause a vaginal yeast infection. Vaginal yeast infection can affect women of all ages and is very common. The yeast Candida albicans is the most common cause of vaginitis ...
Vaginal stenosis is an abnormal condition in which the vagina becomes narrower and shorter due to the formation of fibrous tissue. [1] [2] Vaginal stenosis can contribute to sexual dysfunction, dyspareunia and make pelvic exams difficult and painful. [1] The lining of the vagina may also be thinner and drier and contain scar tissue.
One such condition is vaginal atrophy. Weiss explains that transient vaginal atrophy can occur after childbirth, while a more permanent form is common after menopause. "Atrophy makes tissues less ...
Other classic symptoms include both physical and chemical changes of the vulva, vagina, and lower urinary tract. [7] Genitals go through atrophic changes such as losing elasticity, losing vaginal rugae, and increasing of vaginal pH, [8] which can lead to changes in the vaginal flora and increase the risk of tissue fragility and fissure.