Symptoms of senile vaginitis

Written by Shen Li Wen
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Updated on September 24, 2024
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Senile vaginitis mainly occurs in women after natural menopause or surgical menopause. The main symptom is an increase in vaginal discharge, which can be a thin, yellow fluid, and some women may also have purulent white discharge. Due to the thinning and decreased elasticity of the vaginal mucosa, women may experience pain during sexual intercourse. Often, there can be a burning sensation or itching in the vulva, and these symptoms can be exacerbated by friction while walking. Additionally, some women, due to decreased estrogen levels, suffer from reduced elasticity of the vaginal walls, leading to the formation of ulcers. Sometimes, adhesions can occur between the anterior and posterior vaginal walls due to the ulcers, preventing the drainage of pus from the vagina or uterine cavity, causing symptoms like a heavy feeling and pain in the lower abdomen.

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Symptoms of senile vaginitis

Senile vaginitis mainly occurs in women after natural menopause or surgical menopause. The main symptom is an increase in vaginal discharge, which can be a thin, yellow fluid, and some women may also have purulent white discharge. Due to the thinning and decreased elasticity of the vaginal mucosa, women may experience pain during sexual intercourse. Often, there can be a burning sensation or itching in the vulva, and these symptoms can be exacerbated by friction while walking. Additionally, some women, due to decreased estrogen levels, suffer from reduced elasticity of the vaginal walls, leading to the formation of ulcers. Sometimes, adhesions can occur between the anterior and posterior vaginal walls due to the ulcers, preventing the drainage of pus from the vagina or uterine cavity, causing symptoms like a heavy feeling and pain in the lower abdomen.

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What should I do about acute vaginitis?

Acute vaginitis refers to acute inflammation caused by some kind of pathogen infection, clinically characterized by an increase in vaginal discharge and changes in the nature of the discharge. Symptoms also include itching of the vulva, a burning sensation of the vulva, pain during intercourse, and frequent urination and urgency. Acute vaginitis disrupts the female immune system and damages the reproductive system, affecting the sexual life of couples. For acute inflammation, a vaginal secretion test should be given to understand and identify the pathogen, thereby treating the pathogen specifically. If necessary, bacterial culture may be conducted, and treatment can be administered orally or applied directly to the vagina to treat the vaginitis.

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How is vaginitis treated?

If you get vaginitis, you should first go to the hospital to have a vaginal discharge test, because there are many types of vaginitis, and the treatment methods and medications vary. Therefore, it is necessary to identify the pathogen causing the vaginitis before medicating. Treatment can include both topical and oral medications. For trichomonal vaginitis, metronidazole can be used, both topically and orally. For fungal vaginitis, clotrimazole vaginal tablets can be used topically, or fluconazole can be taken orally. Bacterial vaginitis requires the use of antibiotics for treatment.

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How to treat fungal vaginitis with medication?

Candidal vaginitis is a common type of vaginitis. It can occur when a woman's immune resistance is weakened or under some special circumstances, leading to the onset of candidal vaginitis. Currently, the treatment of candidal vaginitis in clinical practice often involves the use of vaginal medications. The choice of medication mainly aims to inhibit the growth of the fungus. Therefore, antifungal drugs are commonly selected for the treatment of candidal vaginitis. There are many drugs available, and it is recommended that patients undergo examination at local hospitals before treatment. (Please use medication under the guidance of a doctor)

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Symptoms of postmenopausal bacterial vaginitis

If a patient in menopause has bacterial vaginosis, the typical symptoms are itching in the vagina, local discomfort, and there may be a foul odor and increased discharge, with the secretions becoming more abundant. It is recommended that patients with these symptoms promptly visit a hospital to check their vaginal discharge to determine if they have bacterial vaginosis and identify the pathogen causing it. This way, targeted treatment measures can be adopted, and appropriate medication can be administered. Therefore, it is advised that such patients should seek medical consultation and examination at a hospital. (The use of medication should be under the guidance of a doctor.)