Book contents
- The EBCOG Postgraduate Textbook of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- The EBCOG Postgraduate Textbook of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Videos
- Contributors
- Preface
- Section 1 Basic Sciences in Gynaecology
- Section 2 Menstrual Disorders
- Section 3 Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
- Section 4 Contraception and STIs
- Chapter 20 Hormonal and Non-hormonal Contraceptives
- Chapter 21 Female and Male Sterilization
- Chapter 22 Management of Unintended Pregnancy
- Chapter 23 Recurrent Vulvovaginitis
- Chapter 24 Sexually Transmitted Infection and Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Section 5 Post-Reproductive Care
- Section 6 Vulva and Vagina
- Section 7 Cervix
- Section 8 Uterus
- Section 9 Ovary and Fallopian Tubes
- Section 10 Operative Gynaecology
- Section 11 Public Health Issues in Gynaecology
- Section 12 Miscellaneous
- Index
- Plate Section (PDF Only)
- References
Chapter 23 - Recurrent Vulvovaginitis
from Section 4 - Contraception and STIs
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 24 November 2021
Book contents
- The EBCOG Postgraduate Textbook of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- The EBCOG Postgraduate Textbook of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Videos
- Contributors
- Preface
- Section 1 Basic Sciences in Gynaecology
- Section 2 Menstrual Disorders
- Section 3 Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
- Section 4 Contraception and STIs
- Chapter 20 Hormonal and Non-hormonal Contraceptives
- Chapter 21 Female and Male Sterilization
- Chapter 22 Management of Unintended Pregnancy
- Chapter 23 Recurrent Vulvovaginitis
- Chapter 24 Sexually Transmitted Infection and Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Section 5 Post-Reproductive Care
- Section 6 Vulva and Vagina
- Section 7 Cervix
- Section 8 Uterus
- Section 9 Ovary and Fallopian Tubes
- Section 10 Operative Gynaecology
- Section 11 Public Health Issues in Gynaecology
- Section 12 Miscellaneous
- Index
- Plate Section (PDF Only)
- References
Summary
Recurrent vulvovaginitis (RVV) is a common gynaecological condition affecting women in all age groups. Different aetiological factors can present with similar symptoms and signs. It is important to identify the cause to provide the appropriate treatment.
The three main causes include Candidiasis, bacterial vaginosis, and Trichomonas vaginalis. This is in addition to dermatological and hormone-dependent conditions such as erosive lichen planus, atrophic vaginitis and desquamative inflammatory vaginitis.
Some risk factors for RVV have been identified; for example, diabetes, sex attitudes and hypoestrogenic state.
Management of RVV may represent a challenge to healthcare professionals. It is important to realize the effect of the condition on the woman’s physical and psychological wellbeing, and the impact on their quality of life.
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- The EBCOG Postgraduate Textbook of Obstetrics & GynaecologyGynaecology, pp. 182 - 185Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2021
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