Facts About Vulvovaginitis Vulva infection after menopause is also called vulvovaginitis Vulvovaginitis due to estrogen levels drop after menopause Typical symptoms are dry mucous membranes and pain in the vagina. There may be pain and pain during intercourse and urination. There can also be seen frequent bladder infections and prone to incontinence. At very dry mucous membranes can cause cracks There is good treatment effect of local hormone in vagina What is vulvovaginitis? Vulvovaginitis is Vulva infection in women who have passed menopause. Typical symptoms are dry mucous membranes and pain in the vagina. There may be pain and painful intercourse. There may also be pain during urination, frequent urinary tract infections and prone to incontinence. Some may have increased vaginal […]
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Clinical Information on Mycoplasma Genitalium
Basic information Mycoplasma Genitalium Definition The bacterium Mycoplasma genitalium was isolated for the first time in 19801 There is increasing evidence that the bacterium can cause urogenital symptoms and infection The bacterium is also found in asymptomatic individuals occurrence The prevalence of Mycoplasma genitalium depends on the population under study: In a South African study screening among 21-23 year-old men and women were found the prevalence of M.genitalium in women to 2.3% (21/921) in men and 1.1% (8/731)2 In a Swedish study from a Venereology clinic found a high incidence of M.genitalium in male patients who presented with persistent or recurrent symptoms of urethritis, after being treated with doxycycline from microscopically verified non-gonorrhoisk urethritis, so 32 / 78 (41%)3 Etiology and […]
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Facts About Mycoplasma Genitalium Mycoplasma genitalium is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection The symptoms of Mycoplasma genitalium are the same as for Chlamydia = Pain on urination and increased vaginal discharge The treatment of Mycoplasma genitalium are antibiotics, for longer than the chlamydia It is important to partner tracing, if you have been diagnosed with infection with the bacterium What is infection with Mycoplasma genitalium ? The bacterium Mycoplasma genitalium was isolated for the first time in 1980. Our knowledge of this bacterium, the genes and diseases that can lead to, is presently limited. However, it seems that M. genitalium is an important cause of urinrørskatar (urethritis) in both men and women. The bacterium is also found in people without symptoms. […]
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Facts Acute Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Acute pelvic inflammatory disease is an infection of the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries or peritoneum Several different bacteria can cause acute pelvic inflammatory disease, the most common are chlamydia Symptoms can vary in intensity from mild discomfort to severe pain accompanied by malaise and fever Common symptoms are pain in the lower abdomen, chills, fever and yellow-green vaginal discharge Frequently occurring, but the exact frequency is not known Treated with antibiotics. Severe cases may be accompanied by damage to the fallopian tubes, leading to infertility What is acute pelvic inflammatory disease? Acute pelvic inflammatory disease is an infection of the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, or peritoneum. Several different bacteria can cause acute pelvic inflammatory disease. Symptoms […]
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Facts About Bartholinitis All women have two Bartholin’s glands on each side of the vaginal opening The glands produce a liquid which moistens the labia Clogged Bartholin’s glands gather the liquid into a cyst If there is inflammation of the cyst, these are bartholinitis Bartholinitis is characterized by swelling, redness and pain The treatment is a minor surgical procedure in which the cyst is opened and ensuring drainage What is a bartholinitis? On each side of the vaginal entrance is a gland just below the mucosal surface. These glands are called Bartholin glands. The glands produce a clear slimy fluid that lubricates the vaginal opening during intercourse. The glands sitting in the back of the large labia. The glands have […]
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Facts About Trichomonas Vaginalis Trichomonas vaginalis is a parasitic infection of the vagina or urethra The infection is frequent in many parts of the world, but rare in South Africa Symptoms are foamy, yellowish-greenish, foul-smelling discharge. There may also be itching and irritation in and outside the vagina. One can also get a burning sensation when urinating, when the parasite allows infection of the urethra The infection is effectively treated with antibiotics Use of condoms reduces the risk of becoming infected with T. vaginalis. It is important that one’s sexual partner (s) will also be examined and treated What is an infection of the vagina and urethra with trichomonas? Photo: Trikomonas cells – microscopic slices Inflammation of the vagina and / […]
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Facts About Chlamydia Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted bacterial infection in South Africa The infection is asymptomatic in about half of men and 3/4 of women Symptoms are mostly clear vaginal discharge and burning during urination The infection can progress to pelvic inflammatory disease or epididymitis The infection with antibiotics removed What is chlamydia infection? Chlamydia trachomatis Chlamydia is an infection of the urethra, cervix or rectum caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis . The infection provides no symptoms in half of the cases of men and 3/4 of cases for women. It is recommended that all sexually active people under 25 should be examined for chlamydia by frequently changing sexual partner. How common is chlamydia infection? Chlamydia […]
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Facts About Genital Warts Genital warts (condyloma) is a sexsygdom, caused by human papilloma virus (HPV) 70-80% of sexually active people will eventually be infected with HPV It is infection with HPV, even if you have no genital warts Condoms prevent to some extent genital warts (where condom covers) HPV vaccination protects against the development of genital warts and the best: if administered before sexual debut or at a low number of lifetime sexual partners The vaccine is not included in the childhood immunization program Treatment of genital warts is often long-lasting and are divided into: home care (creams that inhibit the growth of wart) clinic-based treatments (eg, freezing and laser) What is genital warts (warts)? Genital warts are pedunculated or […]
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Facts About Vaginal Yeast Infections Changes in the bacterial flora of the vagina leading to the growth of the fungus Candida albicans The genes are burning and itching of the vagina and the vaginal opening and the thick white lumpy discharge (cottage cheese-like) Many women have fungus in the vagina without causing genes, but antibiotic treatment, immunocompromised, diabetes and pregnancy can lead to increased growth of fungi and hence symptoms Can be treated with over the counter medication – either as vaginal tablets or cream and in severe cases with a prescription antifungal What is fungal infection of the vagina? Fungal infection (Candida vaginitis) in the vagina caused by the fungus Candida albicans . The genes are burning and itching of […]
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