Vaginitis is an inflammation of the vagina that can result in discharge, itching and pain. The cause is usually a change in the normal balance of vaginal bacteria or an infection.

Bacterial vaginosis. This type of vaginitis results from overgrowth of one of several organisms normally present in your vagina, upsetting the natural balance of vaginal bacteria.

This type of bacterial vaginosis can be treated with Metronidazole (Flagyl, MetroGel) or Clindamycin (Cleocin) as tablets or vaginal gels or creams. You can ask your doctor or pharmacist to prescribe/supply this. It will be effective.

If the above medication is effective you should take the following precautions for prevention and recurrance of vaginosis.

Good hygiene may prevent some types of vaginitis from recurring and may relieve some symptoms:

-Avoid baths, hot tubs and whirlpool spas.
-Avoid irritants.
-Wipe from front to back after using the toilet.
-Don’t douche.
-Use a male latex condom. -
-Wear cotton underwear and pantyhose with a cotton crotch.
-Don’t wear underwear to bed.
-Eat yogurt that contains active lactobacillus cultures. -