Overview of The Six Types of Vaginitis
By Jacqueline Harris

Chlamydia Vaginitis

This vaginal infection can present itself with no symptoms whatsoever. Some women who have already started puberty can experience an off-white discharge with an odor that comes from the infected cervix.

It is treated with any of the Erythromycin family of medications.

Noninfectious Vaginitis

This is usually the term used for an irritation in the vaginal area in which there is no infection present. It is usually caused by an allergic reaction, or irritation caused by a vaginal spray, douche, spermicidal product, perfumed soap, detergent or fabric softener. Itching, burning, discharge and pelvic pain upon intercourse are the symptoms.

Treatment usually includes estrogen creams or oral tablets that can restore lubrication and decrease the soreness.

Trichomoniasis Vaginitis

Symptoms are frothy, musty-smelling, greenish to yellowish discharge, itching around the vagina and vulva, burning while urinating and pain during intercourse.

Oral antibiotics must be used to treat all exposed sexual partners.

Viral Vaginitis

Common viral vaginal infections are herpes simplex virus (HSV) or the human papillomavirus (HPV). Both viruses are sexually transmitted.

The genital warts that are the "symptoms" can be surgically removed, frozen or chemically treated.

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