Overview of The Six Types of Vaginitis
By Jacqueline Harris

The six types of Vaginitis are: Bacterial Vaginosis, Candida or "Yeast" Vaginitis, Chlamydia Vaginitis, Noninfectious Vaginitis, Trichomoniasis Vaginitis, and Viral Vaginitis. Below is a short listing of the symptoms and usual treatment for each type.

Bacterial Vaginosis:

Women will notice a foul smelling vaginal odor, usually after having sexual intercourse. They may notice a white or grayish colored vaginal discharge. There may be a thin discharge. Burning when urinating or itching around the outside of the vagina may also be experienced. Symptoms of burning or itching, or both at the same time, may occur.

The medications of choice for Bacterial Vaginosis are the antibiotics Metronidazole and Clindamycin. The form for these medications is a cream, gel or oral medication. They can be used safely during pregnancy, however the dosage will likely be different for a pregnant woman. Rarely, Bacterial Vaginosis will clear up without treatment. It is important not to wait before starting treatment, though, as untreated Bacterial Vaginosis can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease or PID. If pregnant, premature delivery or giving birth to a low-birth weight infant can occur if the infection is not treated.

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