What is Colpit?

Description of the disease

Colpit is an inflammatory disease of the vaginal mucosa, which is most often caused by infection.

Classification

• Acute colpit
• Chronic colpit

Symptoms

• Discharge from the vagina
• Itching and burning in the genital area
• Pain during sexual intercourse

Causes

The cause of colpit can be bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites that penetrate the vagina.

Diagnostics

To diagnose colpit, a smear analysis from the vagina and urethra, biochemical blood and urine tests, ultrasound of the pelvic organs are performed.

Treatment

Treatment of colpit includes antibacterial, antifungal, or antiviral therapy, local treatment using suppositories or creams.

Prevention

Prevention of colpit includes personal hygiene, the use of condoms, and avoiding casual relationships.

Doctor

Colpit is treated by a gynecologist.