Vaginitis is an inflammation of the vaginal mucosa usually caused by a Candida albicans (a yeast), Trichomonas vaginalis (a protozoan) or Gardnerella (a bacterium), and rarely by other pathogens. Only Trichomonas can be considered a sexually-transmitted disease. Vaginitis - Symptoms. A woman with this condition may have itching or burning and may notice a discharge. Vaginitis - Causes. The color may be predictive of the causative agent. (ICD-10 ...

Including:

• Vaginitis - Symptoms
• Vaginitis - Causes
• Vaginitis - Diagnosis

Read more here: » Vaginitis: Encyclopedia - Vaginitis

Definition and meaning of vaginate:

vaginate - enclosed by a sheath

(Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) )

Also see these pages: Oceanography, Oceanography Sitemap, Coral Reef, Environment, Sustainability, Climate Change,

The color may be predictive of the causative agent. (ICD-10 codes for causative agents listed below.) (B37) Candida Vaginitis Candidiasis usually causes a watery, white, cottage cheese like vaginal discharge. The discharge is irritating to the vagina and the surrounding skin. (N952) Atrophic vaginitis (or "Senile Vaginitis") usually causes scant vaginal discharge with no odour, dry vagina and painful intercourse. These symptoms are usually due to decreased hormones usually occurring during and after me ...

See also:

Vaginitis, Vaginitis - Symptoms, Vaginitis - Causes, Vaginitis - Diagnosis

Read more here: » Vaginitis: Encyclopedia II - Vaginitis - Causes

Vaginal lubrication is the naturally produced lubricating fluid that reduces friction during sexual intercourse. Vaginal dryness is the condition where this lubrication is insufficient. Vaginal lubrication - Composition. The lubrication fluid contains water, pyridine, squalene, urea, acetic acid, lactic acid, complex alcohols and glycols, ketones, and aldehydes. The fluid is typically clear and more resembling of male pre-ejaculate then male ejaculate. It can vary in consistency, texture, color, and ...

Including:

• Vaginal lubrication - Composition
• Vaginal lubrication - Physiology of vaginal secretion
• Vaginal lubrication - Changes in vaginal lubrication
• Vaginal lubrication - Role in disease transmission
• Vaginal lubrication - Artificial lubrication

Read more here: » Vaginal lubrication: Encyclopedia - Vaginal lubrication

Vaginal sex or vaginal intercourse is human sexual behavior involving the vagina, especially, but not limited to, the insertion of the erect penis into the vagina. The use of sex toys and other activities involving the vagina can be considered vaginal sex as well. In many cultures, limitations are imposed upon vaginal sex, for instance specifying it is only permissible within marriage. See also. Intromission ...

Read more here: » Vaginal sex: Encyclopedia - Vaginal sex

A syringe consists of a plunger fitted to a tube, called the barrel, which has a small opening on one end. Syringes are used to transfer small amounts of liquids or gasses to or from otherwise inaccesible areas. It operates on the principle of suction by filling the barrel with the subtance at the opening when the plunger is drawn out, and expelling the substance when the plunger is depressed. The process of administering a substance with a syringe and needle is called an injection. The word syringe comes fro ...

Including:

• Syringe - Needle syringes
• Syringe - Rectal and vaginal syringes

Read more here: » Syringe: Encyclopedia - Syringe

A caesarean section (cesarean section AE), or C-section, is a form of childbirth in which a surgical incision is made through a mother's abdomen (laparotomy) and uterus (hysterotomy) to deliver one or more babies. It is usually performed when a vaginal delivery would lead to medical complications. Caesarean section - Etymology. There are several elements which contribute to a linguistic explanation of the word caesarean. The term may be simply derived from the Latin verb Including:

• Caesarean section - Etymology
• Caesarean section - Types
• Caesarean section - Indications
• Caesarean section - Risks
• Caesarean section - Prevalence
• Caesarean section - Anaesthesia
• Caesarean section - Vaginal births after caesarean
• Caesarean section - History
• Caesarean section - Caesareans in fiction

Read more here: » Caesarean section: Encyclopedia - Caesarean section

Clotrimazole is a potent, specific inhibitor of p450 enzymes. It is used in some antifungal medications and in the treatment of yeast infections. Many females who suffered from vaginal infection, especially fungal infection like candidiasis can buy the medication at drug stores/pharmacists'/chemists'. Some examples of brandname over-the-counter forms: -- Clotri-Denk 100 Vaginal (100mg) -- Cotren (100mg) Another vaginal tablets for treating yeast infection: Lystin ( Nystatin ) (100000 units)

Read more here: » Clotrimazole: Encyclopedia - Clotrimazole

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common cause of vaginal infection (vaginitis). Bacterial vaginosis - Symptoms and signs. The commonest symptom of BV is an abnormal vaginal discharge with an unpleasant fishy smell. However, half of all women with BV don't notice any symptoms. Clue cells can also be used in diagnosis. Vulvovaginal disorders, Sexually transmitted diseases Bacterial vaginosis - Causes. A healthy vagina normally con ...

Including:

• Bacterial vaginosis - Symptoms and signs
• Bacterial vaginosis - Causes
• Bacterial vaginosis - Treatment

Read more here: » Bacterial vaginosis: Encyclopedia - Bacterial vaginosis

An anal orgasm is a sexual climax (orgasm) in a man or woman brought on through anal stimulation, either from an inserted finger, penis, or sex toy. Some men and some women, though not all, are able to achieve an anal orgasm, resulting in a complete sexual climax. In men, stimulation of the prostate by a partner and possibly additional stimulation of the penis by a partner may cause an orgasm to occur. In women, stimulation of the nerve endings in the vaginal wall, (which are close to the rectum), from a partner's penis and possibly additional manual stimu ...

Read more here: » Anal orgasm: Encyclopedia - Anal orgasm

Choriocarcinoma is a malignant and aggressive cancer of the placenta. It is characterized by early hematogenous spread to the lungs. Choriocarcinoma - Etiology/Epidemiology. It is preceded by hydatidiform mole (50% of cases) abortion of ectopic pregnancy (20% of cases) normal term pregnancy (20-30% of cases) Choriocarcinoma - Symptoms/Signs/Labs. increased β-hCG levels vaginal bleeding ...

Including:

• Choriocarcinoma - Etiology/Epidemiology
• Choriocarcinoma - Symptoms/Signs/Labs
• Choriocarcinoma - Pathology
• Choriocarcinoma - Treatment

Read more here: » Choriocarcinoma: Encyclopedia - Choriocarcinoma

The word intercourse refers to: Any kind of human communication and interaction. Most popularly, however, it is used to refer to sexual intercourse, whether intromission or outercourse, including vaginal intercourse, anal intercourse, and interfemoral intercourse. Intercourse is also the name of two communities in the United States: Intercourse, Alabama Intercourse, Pennsylvania Other related archivesIntercour

Read more here: » Intercourse: Encyclopedia - Intercourse

The hymen (also known under the slang names cherry and maidenhead) is a membrane which completely or partially occludes the vaginal opening in human females. The term comes from a Greek word meaning "membrane", and is also the name of the classical Greek god of marriage. Hymen - Historical Significance. Because sexual activity would usually tear this membrane, its presence has been considered a guarantor of virginity in societies that place a high value on female chastity before marriage. Howe ...

Including:

• Hymen - Historical Significance
• Hymen - Types
• Hymen - Development

Read more here: » Hymen: Encyclopedia - Hymen

An orgasm, also known as a sexual climax, is a pleasurable physical, psychological or emotional response to prolonged sexual stimulation. It is often accompanied by a notable physiological reaction, such as ejaculation, blushing or spasm and may be followed by aftershocks. Dictionaries still give the subsidiary meaning, "a similar point of intensity of emotional excitement," but as of the present day, this usage has become obscure. It can be startling to modern readers when encountered in older literature. Including:

• Orgasm - General
• Orgasm - Shared physiology
• Orgasm - Human male orgasm
• Orgasm - Male prostate orgasm
• Orgasm - Male multiple orgasms
• Orgasm - Human female orgasm
• Orgasm - The evolutionary purpose of orgasms
• Orgasm - Vaginal versus clitoral orgasms
• Orgasm - Controversy: definition of orgasm
• Orgasm - Orgasm in post-operative transsexuals
• Orgasm - Transwomen
• Orgasm - Transmen
• Orgasm - Orgasmic dysfunction
• Orgasm - Drugs and orgasm
• Orgasm - Orgasm in Tantric sex
• Orgasm - Orgasm in non-humans
• Orgasm - Non-sexual meaning of the word orgasm

Read more here: » Orgasm: Encyclopedia - Orgasm

Candidiasis, commonly called yeast infection or thrush, is a fungal infection of any of the Candida species, of which Candida albicans is probably the most common. Candidiasis - Locations. In immunocompetent people, candidiasis can usually only be found in exposed and moist parts of the body, such as: the oral cavity (oral thrush) the vagina (vaginal candidiasis or thrush) folds of skin in the diaper area (diaper rash) the most common cause ...

Including:

• Candidiasis - Locations
• Candidiasis - Causes
• Candidiasis - Symptoms
• Candidiasis - Diagnosis
• Candidiasis - Treatment
• Candidiasis - History and taxonomic classification
• Candidiasis - Pseudoscience

Read more here: » Candidiasis: Encyclopedia - Candidiasis

The urethral sponge is a spongy cushion of tissue, found in the lower genital area of women, that sits against both the pubic bone and vaginal wall, and surrounds the urethra. The urethral sponge is composed of erectile tissue; during arousal, it becomes swollen with blood, compressing the urethra, helping prevent urination during sexual activity (along with the pubococcygeus muscle). Additionally, the urethral sponge contains the Skene's glands, which with continued stimulation, may produce an ejaculate (usually clear in color ...

Read more here: » Urethral sponge: Encyclopedia - Urethral sponge

Vulvovaginal health is the health and sanitation of the human female vulva and vagina. Vulvovaginal health - Conditions. Problems affecting this area include: Infection with Candida albicans (candidiasis or "yeast infection") Bacterial vaginosis (BV) associated with the Gardnerella, formerly called "nonspecific vaginitis" Trichomoniasis Vulvodynia Cervical cancer (detected by the Pap smear) Urinary bladder infection, urinary tract infec ...

Including:

• Vulvovaginal health - Conditions
• Vulvovaginal health - Causes
• Vulvovaginal health - Symptoms
• Vulvovaginal health - Maintaining health

Read more here: » Vulvovaginal health: Encyclopedia - Vulvovaginal health

The cervix (from Latin "neck") is actually the lower, narrow portion of the uterus where it joins with the top end of the vagina. It is cylindrical or conical in shape and protrudes through the upper anterior vaginal wall. Approximately half its length is visible with appropriate medical equipment; the remainder lies above the vagina beyond view. It is occasionally called "cervix uteri", or "neck of the uterus". Cervix - Anatomy. Cervix - Ectocervix. The portion projecting into ...

Including:

• Cervix - Anatomy
• Cervix - Ectocervix
• Cervix - Endocervical Canal
• Cervix - Internal Os
• Cervix - Cervical Mucus
• Cervix - Functionality
• Cervix - Cervical cancer
• Cervix - Lymphatic Drainage

Read more here: » Cervix: Encyclopedia - Cervix

Candida albicans, a diploid sexual fungus (a form of yeast) is the causal agent of opportunistic infections in humans, the most common being oral and vaginal infections. Systemic fungal infections (fungemias) have emerged as important causes of morbidity and mortality in immunocompromised patients (e.g., AIDS, cancer chemotherapy, organ or bone marrow transplantation). In addition, hospital-related infections in patients not previously considered at risk (e.g. patients on an intensive ...

Read more here: » Candida albicans: Encyclopedia - Candida albicans

The contraceptive sponge, marketed in the U.S. under the brand "Today," combines barrier and spermicidal techniques to prevent conception. The sponges are inserted vaginally prior to intercourse, and must be placed over the cervix to be effective. An elastic band across the sponge is present to facilitate removal. Effectiveness prevention of pregnancy is about 95% (that is, studies show that in 95% of couples using only this method, the woman did not become pregnant), making the contraceptive sponge only slightly more effective than spermicidal foam. When combined with condoms, sponges are as ...

Read more here: » Contraceptive sponge: Encyclopedia - Contraceptive sponge