An inflammation of the vagina, either from simple tissue irritation or from an infection. Vaginosis: A vaginal infection characterized by a smelly discharge and the presence of Gardnerella, Mycoplasma, or other anaerobic bacteria, with thevlack of Lactobacillus species. Also: Vaginosis

	Chanca Piedra (Break-Stone) As A Treatment "...Chanca Piedra has also traditionally been used for diabetes, prostate disorders, asthma, fever, tumors, bladder infections, as a diuretic, for painful joints, jaundice, indigestion, vaginitis, viruses of the reproductive tract, proctitis, poor circulation, excessive phlegm, bronchitis, and coughs..." Cystitis, Bacterial bladder Infection The Condition "...Vaginitis and urethritis caused by sexually transmitted pathogens such as herpes simplex, chlamydia or gonorrhea may mimic cystitis..." Recommendation Urinalysis "...Cultures should also be performed when symptoms such as fever, lower back pain or signs associated with vaginitis are present..." Oregon Grape Root As A Treatment "...include: acne, arthritis, bronchial congestion, chronic fatigue, eczema, hepatitis, herpes, hypoglycemia, indigestion, lymphatic congestion, menstrual problems, psoriasis, scrofula, syphilis, and vaginitis..." Urinary Stress/Urge Incontinence The Condition "...Sepia for stress incontinence with sudden urging, especially associated with vaginitis or prolapsed uterus..." Vaginitis/Vaginal Infection The Condition "...The most common vaginal infections are bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis, and vulvovaginal candidiasis..." Relationship to HIV/AIDS "...infection with candida or bacterial vaginosis - corresponded with increased amounts of HIV virus in the cervico-vaginal secretions of women who were HIV-positive..." Recommendation Ozone / Oxidative Therapy "...A study showed that the vaginas of 47 of 53 healthy women, but only 30 of 102 women with bacterial vaginosis, contained predominantly L..." Recommendation Boric Acid "The best cure for vaginal yeast infections (yeast vaginitis) is cheap, safe and more effective than the over-the-counter or prescribed drugs..." Yeast / Candida Infection The Condition "...Genitourinary ... Recurrent yeast vaginitis..."

Last updated: Aug 15, 2009