Med. praxi. 2011;8(2):77-82

Current trends in treatment of vulvovaginal discomfort

doc.MUDr.Jiří Špaček, Ph.D., IFEPAG¹, doc.RNDr.Vladimír Buchta, CSc.², PharmDr.Petr Jílek, CSc.³, MUDr.Petr Halada¹, MUDr.Jan Kestřánek¹

¹ Porodnická a gynekologická klinika, LF a FN v Hradci Králové

² Ústav klinické mikrobiologie, LF a FN v Hradci Králové

³ Katedra biologických a lékařských věd, Farmaceutická fakulta UK v Hradci Králové

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

Published: February 22, 2011  Show citation