When a woman gets an irritation in the vagina it is called vaginitis. The symptoms of this are:
* itching,
* redness,
* burning with urination, or
* unusual vaginal discharge.

This can be caused by many different things. Douches and feminine sprays can irritate the vagina; so can tampons or certain soaps. Sometimes chemicals such as Nonoxynol-9 in birth control foams, jellies, or lubricants can be irritating. Sexually transmitted diseases and yeast infections frequently cause vaginitis, too.

Women who are pregnant, or are on certain kinds of birth control medicines are very prone to vaginitis. So are women who have gone through menopause, diabetics, and women with HIV. Since there can be so many causes, in order to treat it, the healthcare provider must find out what is causing it. A sample of the vaginal secretions can help in discovering the cause. Sometimes, the healthcare provider will treat a woman and her sexual partner. Do not use over the counter medications without the approval of your healthcare provider. It could be the wrong treatment. In order to get rid of vaginitis, be sure to contact your health care provider.

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