[Vulvovaginitis in young girls]

Ginekol Pol. 2009 Dec;80(12):931-4.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

Vulvovaginitis is the most common cause of gynecological complaints in young girls. Factors which cause vulvovaginitis include, among other things, low level of sexual hormones (hypoestrogenism), the anatomical proximity of the rectum and delicate vulvar skin and vaginal mucosa. Usually vulvovaginitis in young girls is caused by non-specific factors. The aim of the study was to present the most frequent causes of vulvovaginitis in young girls.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Age Factors
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Child
  • Child Welfare / statistics & numerical data
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Risk Factors
  • Vulvovaginitis / diagnosis*
  • Vulvovaginitis / epidemiology
  • Vulvovaginitis / therapy*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents