Praktické lekárnictvo 2/2011
Current trends in treatment of vulvovaginal discomfort
The most common causes of acute vulvovaginal discomfort are vulvovaginal candidiasis and bacterial vaginosis. while in sporadic cases of acute vulvovaginal candidiasis one-time anti-infective treatment is highly effective, in chronic vulvovaginal discomfort it tends to have a transient effect only. in the long-term perspective, it is advisable to rather improve the quality of the vaginal milieu in the case of chronic conditions. a wide range of supportive products are available. The vagina and vulva are strongly estrogen-dependent; therefore, hormonal intervention may also be an option.
Keywords: vulvovaginal discomfort, disturbance in the vaginal milieu, vulvovaginal candidiasis, bacterial vaginosis.
