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The most frequent symptoms of vaginitis in women are itching, burning, and irritation of the vagina. Painful urination and/or intercourse are common. Abnormal vaginal discharge is not always present and may be minimal.

A) Vulvo-vaginal candidiasis (yeast infections)

So your doctor has just diagnosed you with a yeast infection. Let us review together the typical symptoms:

• Redness of your external genitalia (vulva, perineum - the area between the vagina and the anus, and the peri-anal skin;
• Swelling of your external genitalia;
• Itchiness;
• Pain may be present or not;
• A burning sensation when you pee may be a frequent complaint;
• Thick white discharge (often described as having the appearance of cottage cheese) is common, while the amount of discharge varies from none to WAY too much;
• Infrequent odors;
• Occasional vulvo-vaginal pain upon penetration during sexual relations.

B) Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) — Typical symptoms include:

• Increased vaginal discharge (creamy and varying color changes);
• A fishy vaginal odor that may be worse after sexual relations;
• A burning sensation that may be worse during or after sexual relations;
• Cramping or bloating may be present;
• Redness of the external or internal genitalia may be present;
• Itchiness of the genital may/may not be prominent. 

C)Trichomonas vaginitis (TV) — Typical symptoms may include:

• Increased vaginal discharge (often discolored – greenish);
• A change in the odor of vaginal secretions;
• May include prominent itchiness of the genitals.

Vaginitis