Causes of Vaginitis

Underlying condition causes of Vaginitis: The list of possible underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Vaginitis) mentioned in various sources as possible causes of Vaginitis includes:

• Bacterial vaginosis
• Trichomoniasis
• Vaginal yeast infection
• Candidiasis
• Vaginal candidiasis
• Cervical inflammation
• Possible causes of allergic vaginitis or chemical vaginitis:
  • Vaginal allergies
  • Soap allergy
  • Tampon allergy
  • Bubble baths
  • Spermicide allergies
  • Vaginal hygiene product allergies
  • Detergent allergies
  • Douche allergies
  • Fabric softener allergies
• Menopause - can cause dryness and a form of vaginal irritation; see also atrophic vaginitis.
• Atrophic vaginitis - usually related to aging and menopause
• Ovary removal surgery
• Foreign body in vagina
• Vaginal cancer
• Pelvic inflammatory disease
• See also causes of vaginal discharge, vaginal discomfort, or vaginal itching

Vaginitis as a complication: Other conditions that might have Vaginitis as a complication might be potential underlying causes of Vaginitis. The list of conditions listing Vaginitis as a complication in our database includes:

• Candidiasis
• Reiter’s syndrome
• Trichomoniasis
• Vaginal candidiasis

Vaginitis as a symptom: Conditions listing Vaginitis as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Vaginitis. The list of conditions listing Vaginitis as a symptom in our database includes:

• Reiter’s syndrome
• Vaginal candidiasis

Related information for causes of Vaginitis: Further relevant information on causes of Vaginitis may be found in the risk factors for Vaginitis and underlying causes of Vaginitis.
Last revision: June 23, 2003

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