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Vaginal Disorders
Developmental disorders of the vagina and vulva include many different structural problems that occur while the baby is developing in the mother's womb.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Abnormalities of the female vagina and vulva include:
Imperforate hymen -- The hymen is a thin tissue that partly covers the opening to the vagina. An imperforate hymen completely blocks the vaginal opening, so menstrual blood or mucus cannot flow out of the body. This often leads to painful swelling...
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Vaginitis
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Vaginitis is a term used to describe disorders that cause infection or inflammation of the vagina. Vulvovaginitis refers to inflammation of both the... Read more »
Vaginal Yeast Infection
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? Vaginal yeast infections, also called "Candida vaginal infections," typically are caused by the Candida albicans fungus. During a... Read more »
Vaginal yeast infection
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Vaginal yeast infection is an infection of the vagina, most commonly due to the fungus Candida albicans.Alternative NamesYeast infection - vagina;... Read more »
Birth control may help prevent common vaginal infection
New research suggests that women who are prone to the common vaginal infection known as bacterial vaginosis may be more successful at fighting the... Read more »
Vaginitis test: wet mount
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The vaginitis wet mount test is a test to detect an infection of the vagina that does not involve the urinary tract.See also: VaginitisAlternative... Read more »
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