Brief overview Symptoms: Discharge, sometimes with an unpleasant fishy odor, pain, burning, itching, frequent urination Treatment: Depending on the cause, usually antibiotics or other medication in the form of ointments, suppositories or tablets Causes and risk factors: Infection, usually caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses or protozoa, sometimes by chemicals or foreign bodies; menopause Diagnosis: Consultation … Colpitis: Symptoms, Therapy, Prognosis
dyspareunia, algopareunia, cohabitation pain Introduction Pain during intercourse can affect both men and women. However, it is generally assumed that women suffer from pain during intercourse significantly more often than men. The pain that occurs during intercourse can be less pronounced or even so severe that the person affected suffers a high level of pain. … Dyspareunia – pain during sexual intercourse
Diagnosis The most important step in the diagnosis of pain during intercourse is the detailed doctor-patient consultation (anamnesis). The pain is embarrassing for most of the affected patients. For this reason, sensitivity is required during the detailed doctor-patient conversation. In order to be able to complete the diagnosis promptly and initiate appropriate treatment, the doctor’s … Diagnosis | Dyspareunia – pain during sexual intercourse
Therapy Treatment for pain during sexual intercourse depends largely on the underlying disease. Bacterial infections of the male or female reproductive organs must usually be treated with a so-called broad-spectrum antibiotic. These are antibiotics that are directed against a variety of bacterial pathogens that may be responsible for the pain. Only after the responsible pathogen … Therapy | Dyspareunia – pain during sexual intercourse
Definition Kolpitis senilis is an acute inflammation of the vaginal mucosa and occurs mainly in women after menopause (menopause). On average, every woman suffers from vaginal inflammation at least once in her life. The frequency of the inflammation increases with age due to the decreasing estrogen level. The vaginal mucosa is made up of multi-layered … Colpitis senilis
This is how the diagnosis is made The clinical picture of colpitis senilis shows a blotchy redness, as well as dry spots that tear and bleed easily. In addition, the pH value can be determined by a vaginal smear. Normally it is in the strongly acidic range (pH 3.8-4.5), with age the pH rises to … This is how the diagnosis is made | Colpitis senilis
Below you will find an overview and brief explanation of the most important vaginal diseases. The vagina has a very sensitive vaginal flora, which is colonized by naturally occurring germs and fulfills important functions for the defense against pathogens. A change in the vaginal flora can be a cause of vaginal diseases. Classification In the … Diseases of the vagina
Cancer of the vagina Vaginal cancer (vaginal carcinoma) is a rare disease. It affects older women and the tumor is often located in the upper and posterior third of the vagina. From there it grows towards the surrounding structures and early on attacks other organs, such as the bladder or rectum. Infection with the HP … Cancer of the vagina | Diseases of the vagina
Inflammations of the vagina Colitis is an inflammation of the vagina. It can have various causes such as germ contamination or hormonal causes during the menopause. The main symptom of colpitis is the altered vaginal discharge. In addition, an infection can cause a burning of the vagina or itching. For therapy, antibiotics or medication against … Inflammations of the vagina | Diseases of the vagina
Prophylaxis In order to prevent an inflammation in the abdomen some important things are needed. On the one hand, value should always be placed on correct intimate hygiene. Regular washing, especially during menstruation (menstrual bleeding) or in the puerperium, is very important, but soap-free washing lotions and no vaginal rinses or intimate sprays should be … Prophylaxis | Inflammation in the abdomen
General information The term “abdomen” is used in medicine to describe an anatomical region that is filled by many important organs and structures. In women, these include the ovaries (ovary) and the fallopian tubes (tuba uterinaSalpinx). Ovaries and fallopian tubes are together known as appendages (adnexa/adnexes). The female abdomen also includes the uterus and the … Inflammation in the abdomen
Symptoms Inflammation of the abdomen can show many different symptoms. For example, an inflammation of the vagina can lead to increased discharge (fluoride), itching, discomfort in the vaginal area or pain during sexual intercourse (dyspareunia). Depending on the pathogen or cause, the discharge may be of different colors (yellow, white, green, bloody), odors or consistencies … Symptoms | Inflammation in the abdomen