Bothersome vaginal discharge, itching, burning or odor are symptoms of vaginitis. Getting the right diagnosis helps you get the right treatment—fast.
Overview
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) and yeast infections and other infections can cause discharge changes, odor, itching, irritation, or burning. While symptoms can overlap, treatments differ—so evaluation is important, especially with recurrent symptoms, pregnancy, or new partners.
Common Symptoms
Itching or irritation
Burning
Odor changes
Thicker or unusual discharge
Discomfort with sex
Recurrent symptoms
How we help
We’ll review symptoms, triggers, and prior treatments. When appropriate, testing helps confirm the cause and rule out other infections. Treatment is targeted to the likely diagnosis, and we’ll discuss prevention strategies and when to re-test.
FAQ's
Symptoms can overlap; evaluation and testing help confirm the cause so treatment is targeted.