Gynecology

Vaginitis

Signs and Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment

Treatment

Treatment depends on the type of vaginitis. For uncomplicated yeast infections, over-the-counter antifungal creams can be used. In some situations, women may be given a prescription pill called Diflucan to treat a yeast infection. For bacterial vaginosis, either oral or vaginal forms of the medications Flagyl or Clinidamycin can be used. For trichimonas, a single dose of Flagyl is used. Other types of vaginal infections are treated based on specific findings on exam or on culture results.

Reviewed by health care specialists at UCSF Medical Center.
Last updated February 28, 2008