Associated symptoms

Vagina inflammation is characterized by typical symptoms that vary depending on the pathogen. The main symptom of vaginal inflammation is usually increased and altered discharge from the vagina. The so-called fluorine vaginalis can be very different: from whitish to bloody, from liquid to dry and crumbly and from odorless to intensely smelling – all have in common that it increases.

Other possible symptoms are severe itching in the vaginal and anal region, burning pain, which may also be noticeable during sexual intercourse, bleeding, pain when urinating or the formation of vesicles. Not every vaginal inflammation is strongly symptomatic, but if even small changes in discharge or itching occur, you should not hesitate to consult your gynecologist so that the incipient infection and its cause can be treated promptly. Other possible symptoms include severe itching in the vaginal and anal regions, burning pain, which may also be felt during sexual intercourse, bleeding, pain while urinating or the formation of vesicles.

Not every vaginal inflammation is strongly symptomatic, but if even small changes in discharge or itching occur, you should not hesitate to consult your gynecologist so that the incipient infection and its cause can be treated promptly. The main symptom of vaginal inflammation is a change in the natural discharge of the vagina. Most women report a significant increase in fluorine, but it can vary greatly in color, consistency and odor.

For example, bacterial infections are often characterized by a rather green-yellowish, unpleasant smelling (often fish smell) fluorine. A vaginal infection caused by the yeast fungus Candida albicans usually leads to a rather odorless, whitish, rather dry fluorine. If you notice a change in its discharge, it is worth a visit to your attending gynecologist, as it may indicate an incorrect colonization of the natural flora or vaginal inflammation.

Treatment

Vagina inflammation is treated according to its cause. If a bacterial infection is present, antibiotics are used which specifically attack the germ present. Depending on the type of infection, these can be administered locally as an ointment or suppository, sometimes injections or tablets are also necessary.

In the case of fungal infections, one falls back on so-called antimycotics, a class of substances that are specifically directed against fungi. Here too, the possible applications range from local ointments to systemic tablets. Alternatively, in some cases local therapy with antiseptic agents can be used.

These have a similar effect to the well-known hand disinfection and can thus combat fungi, bacteria and also microorganisms. It should be noted that many pathogens of vaginal inflammation are also sexually transmitted – so it is often advisable to treat your partner as well in order to prevent a renewed infection. Once the therapy is over, the cause of the vaginal infection should also be treated. For example, there are bacteria and fungus cultures that can promote the renewed balance of the vaginal flora. Oestrogens can also be administered if a hormone deficiency is detected.