| atrophic vaginitis | <gynaecology> Inflammation of the vaginal mucosa secondary to thinning and decreased lubrication of the vaginal walls. This condition is typically caused by a decrease in oestrogen, as occurs after menopause. Common symptoms include vaginal soreness, vaginal itching, pain with intercourse and possible bleeding after intercourse. Treatment includes topical oestrogen containing creams and/or the use of oral oestrogens. (27 Sep 1997) |
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| postmenopausal | <endocrinology, gynaecology> Occurring after the menopause. (18 Nov 1997) |
| postmenopausal atrophy | Atrophy following menopause, as of the genital organs. (05 Mar 2000) |
| osteoporosis, postmenopausal | Metabolic disorder associated with fractures of the femoral neck, vertebrae, and distal forearm. It occurs commonly in women within 15-20 years after menopause, and is caused by factors associated with menopause including oestrogen deficiency. (12 Dec 1998) |
| amoebic vaginitis | Vaginitis caused by Entamoeba histolytica. Atrophic vaginitis, thinning and atrophy of the vaginal epithelium usually resulting from diminished oestrogen stimulation; a common occurrence in postmenopausal women. (05 Mar 2000) |
| bacterial vaginitis | <gynaecology> A bacterial infection of the vaginal mucosa resulting in redness, pain and a vaginal discharge with a foul odour. (27 Sep 1997) |
| vaginitis | <gynaecology> Inflammation of the vaginal mucosa, that results from infection with Candida (yeast), Trichomonas or Gardnerella vaginalis. Symptoms include vaginal pain, itching and a foul discharge. (27 Sep 1997) |
| vaginitis adhesiva | adhesive vaginitis |
| vaginitis cystica | vaginitis emphysematosa |
| vaginitis senilis | senile vaginitis |
| Gardnerella vaginitis | bacterial vaginosis |
| granular vaginitis | A condition of cattle manifested by the appearance of small, spherical, transparent nodules in the mucosa of the vagina of cows and of the penis of bulls; the mucosa is reddened and a mucopurulent exudate appears on the affected surfaces; it is a non specific hyperplastic response of the lymphatic tissue of these areas to an irritant or an antigen. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pinworm vaginitis | Vaginitis caused by Enterobius vermicularis. Senile vaginitis, atrophic vaginitis resulting from withdrawal of oestrogen stimulation of mucosa, often assuming the form of adhesive vaginitis. Synonym: vaginitis senilis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| non-specific vaginitis | bacterial vaginosis |
| desquamative inflammatory vaginitis | An acute inflammation of the vagina of unknown cause, characterised by grayish pseudomembrane, free discharge, and easy bleeding on trauma; the discharge contains pus and immature epithelial cells, although oestrogen levels are normal. Vaginitis emphysematosa, vaginitis characterised by accumulation of gas in small connective tissue spaces lined by foreign-body giant cells. Synonym: pachyvaginitis cystica, vaginitis cystica. (05 Mar 2000) |