Vulvovaginitis

Inflammatory process involving both vulvar and vaginal mucosa, characterized by erythema, edema, and possible discharge, pruritus, or pain. Possible causes are infection (bacterial vaginosis, yeast infection, trichomoniasis, chlamydia, gonorrhea), irritant (soap, bubble bath, douche, spermicides, scented laundry detergents, stuck tampons), allergic, skin disorder (eczema), poor hygiene (wiping direction), or hormonal changes causing atrophic vaginitis (reduced estrogen levels following childbirth, breastfeeding, menopause).