Noun
/vʌlvoʊˌvædʒɪˈnaɪtɪs/
Vulvovaginitis refers to inflammation of the vulva and vagina. It can be caused by infections, irritants, or allergic reactions. Common symptoms include itching, burning, and unusual discharge. The term is primarily used in medical contexts, such as clinical settings and healthcare discussions, making it more common in written form, such as in medical literature, than in everyday conversation.
Vulvovaginitis puede resultar de una variedad de infecciones, incluyendo infecciones por hongos y bacterias.
Many women experience vulvovaginitis at some point in their lives, often requiring medical attention.
Muchas mujeres experimentan vulvovaginitis en algún momento de sus vidas, a menudo requiriendo atención médica.
Treatment for vulvovaginitis typically includes antifungal or antibacterial medications, depending on the cause.
While "vulvovaginitis" itself is not commonly featured in idiomatic expressions due to its specific medical context, there are expressions that may relate to health and wellness in a broader sense.
El doctor le dio toda la información sobre la vulvovaginitis y sus opciones de tratamiento.
"After discovering she had vulvovaginitis, she decided to take matters into her own hands and seek medical advice."
Después de descubrir que tenía vulvovaginitis, decidió tomar el asunto en sus propias manos y buscar consejo médico.
"They quickly learned about vulvovaginitis and how to prevent it during their health education course."
The term "vulvovaginitis" is derived from Latin and Greek roots: "vulvo-" from Latin "vulva," meaning the external female genitalia, and "vagina," which comes from the Latin word meaning "sheath" or "scabbard." The suffix "-itis" originates from Greek, indicating inflammation.