Glossary for Vaginal symptoms

Medical terms related to Vaginal symptoms or mentioned in this section include:

• Abdominal Cancer: Growth of abnormal cells (tumour) affecting the organs in the abdominal cavity; may be due to primary growth of a tumour or spread from another tumour (metastases, secondary tumour)
• Abnormal uterine bleeding: The loss of blood from the uterus that varies from that which is considered normal
• Abnormal vaginal bleeding: refers to vaginal bleeding at any time during the menstrual cycle other than normal menstruation
• Abruptio placentae: A condition which is characterized by the premature detachment of the placenta from the uterus
• Actinomycosis: A chronic infection usually caused by an organism normally found in human bowels and mouths. The disease usually affects the face and neck and results in deep, lumpy abscesses that emit a grainy pus through multiple sinuses.
• Acute (or transient) urinary incontinence: Acute (or Transient) Incontinence is caused by a new or recent medical problem that can be treated.
• Adenocarcinoma, Clear Cell: A type of cancer that occurs mainly in the genitourinary tract and the cells that make up the tumor are clear. It is very rare and most cases occur in females whose mothers used a drug called DES (synthetic estrogen) while pregnant.
• Adenomyosis: presence of ectopic endometrial tissue in the myometrium
• Aging: The medical conditions from getting older.
• Allen-Masters syndrome: Damage to muscle layers in the pelvis which allows the abnormally increased movement of the cervix. It often occurs after a traumatic surgical birth, induced abortion or excessive vaginal packing.
• Allergic seminal vulvovaginitis: Vaginal inflammation following contact with semen after ejaculation.
• Amenorrhea: Absence of menstrual periods.
• Amphetamine abuse: Use of the stimulant drugs known as amphetamines or "speed"
• Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome: Females with male XY genetics but inability to respond to testosterone.
• Angular cheilitis: This is an inflammation with maceration, exudation and fissure formation at the labial commissures
• Atrophic vaginitis: Type of vaginitis usually related to aging and menopause
• Autoimmune Thrombocytopenia: Autoimmune disorder causing a lack of blood platelets.
• Autoimmune oophoritis: An autoimmune condition where the body's own immune system attacks the ovaries and causes them to become inflamed. It can lead to ovarian function stopping prematurely.
• Autoimmune thyroid diseases: Autoimmune diseases of the thyroid gland.
• Autonomic neuropathy: A condition which is characterized by a functional disturbance or pathological change in the autonomic nervous system
• BXO: Skin condition of the penis which can effect the glans, prepuce or urethra.
• Bacterial toxic-shock syndrome: A very rare, potentially fatal infection caused by toxins produced by bacteria, especially bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes. The condition is often associated with tampon use but can originate from other sources.
• Bartholin's abscess: Abscess in a small vaginal gland
• Bartholin's cyst: Cyst in a small vaginal gland
• Bleeding after sex: Vaginal bleeding after sexual intercourse
• Bloody vaginal discharge: discharge from the vagina other than normal menstruation
• Brenner tumor of the vagina: A Brenner tumour usually occurs in the ovaries but can sometimes occur in the vagina. The tumor is generally benign.
• Candidiasis: Fungal infection of moist areas such as mouth or vagina
• Cervical cancer: A condition which is characterized by the occurrence of malignancy on the cervix
• Cervicitis: A condition which is characterized by inflammation of the cervix
• Cervix symptoms: Symptoms affecting the cervix
• Chancroid: An sexually transmitted disease caused by the Haemophilus ducreyi bacteria and is characterized by painful genital ulceration.
• Chlamydia: Common sexually transmitted disease often without symptoms.
• Choriocarcinoma: Rare cancer of the placenta
• Chromosome 18q, partial deletion: A rare chromosomal disorder involving deletion of genetic material from the long arm of chromosome 18. The type and severity of symptoms are determined by the amount and location of the lost genetic material.
• Chromosome 6q duplication syndrome: A rare chromosomal disorder involving duplication of the long arm (q) of chromosome 6 which results in various abnormalities depending on the size and location of the portion of duplicated genetic material.
• Chromosome 8 recombinant syndrome: A rare recombinant chromosomal disorder involving chromosome 8 which results in various abnormalities.
• Chromosome 9 trisomy syndrome: A rare chromosomal disorder where there are three copies of chromosome 9 in the body's cells instead of the normal two resulting in various abnormalities.
• Chromosome 9, trisomy: A rare chromosomal disorder where there are three copies of chromosome 9 in the body's cells instead of the normal two resulting in various abnormalities. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount and exact location of the genetic material that is duplicated.
• Clitoris symptoms: Symptoms affecting the clitoris
• Congenital adrenal hyperplasia: A condition where excessive secretion of adrenocortical androgens cause a somatic masculization or ?virilization? effect on a fetus or baby. Symptoms in girls may include masculization of sex organs, low voice, acne, amenorrhea and masculine hair distribution and muscle growth. Symptoms in boys include enlarged penis, small testes. Children with the condition are usually taller than average but develop into short adults. Also called adrenogenital syndrome or adrenal virilism.
• Cystocele: Bladder falls down into the vagina.
• Diabetes-like symptoms: Symptoms similar to those of diabetes
• Diabetic neuropathy: nerve damage which maybe motor, sensory and autonomic
• Double uterus-hemivagina-renal agenesis: A very rare malformation of the uterus and vagina.
• Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding: Uterus bleeding unrelated to periods
• Dysmenorrhea: Excessive menstrual-like cramping pain
• Dyspareunia: Painful sexual intercourse
• Endometrial Cancer: Cancer of the endometrium (uterus lining).
• Endometrial stromal sarcoma: A rare type of cancer that develops from the endometrial layer of the uterus. The cancer may be slow-growing or aggressive and may metastasize.
• Endometriosis: Misplaced uterus tissue causing scar tissue.
• Endometritis: Inflammation of the endometrium (uterine lining)
• Ewing's family of tumors: A rare condition where tumors develop in bone or soft tissue. Usually teenagers are affected.
• Fallopian tube cancer: A cancer that originates in the fallopian tubes which form part of the female reproductive organs. This type of cancer is relatively uncommon.
• Fallopian tube conditions: Conditions that affect the fallopian tubes of a woman
• Fallopian tube symptoms: Symptoms affecting the female fallopian tubes
• Familial hypopituitarism: Impaired pituitary gland hormone-producing activity that tends to run in families. The failure of the pituitary gland in turn affects other hormone-producing glands which rely on the hormones from the pituitary gland for their activity. Symptoms are determined by the degree and type of hormone deficiency involved.
• Female genital disorders: Any condition affecting the female genital organs.
• Female infertility: A condition characterized by the inability of a female to become pregnant
• Female sexual conditions: Sexual conditions that affect the female
• Female sexual symptoms: Symptoms of the female sexual organs.
• Fistula: The abnormal passage between two internal organs
• Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome: A rare condition where the thin layer around the liver becomes infected as a result of a spread of infection from gonococcal or chlamydial infections in females.
• Fraser Syndrome: A rare disorder characterized by the absence of one or both eyes as well as any of a number of other possible congenital abnormalities. Up to half of cases are stillborn.
• Galactorrhoea-Hyperprolactinaemia: Increased blood prolactin levels associated with galactorrhea (abnormal milk secretion). It may be caused by such things as certain medications, pituitary disorders and thyroid disorders. The condition can occur in males as well as females.
• Genital herpes: Sexually transmitted infection of the genital region.
• Genital symptoms: Symptoms affecting the sex organs.
• Genital warts: Skin warts in the genital regions.
• Glassy cell carcinoma of the cervix: A rare type of cervical cancer.
• Gonorrhea: Common sexually transmitted disease often without symptoms.
• Granuloma inguinale: Granulomous disease spread sexually.
• Graves disease: A condition which is an autoimmune disease that affects the thyroid resulting hyperthyroidism
• Gulf War syndrome: Syndrome in military veterans of the Gulf war
• Gynaecological conditions: Any condition the affects the female reproductive organs
• HIV/AIDS: HIV is a sexually transmitted virus and AIDS is the progressive immune failure that HIV causes.
• Habitual abortion: The occurrence of two or more spontaneous abortions in a row. The condition may result from severe fetal abnormality, endocrine disorders, severe kidney problems, structural defects of the cervix or uterus or immune problems.
• Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia: A rare genetic disorder characterized by epistaxes and multiple telangiectases.
• Human Papillomavirus: Very common sexually transmitted disease causing genital warts and associated with certain cancers.
• Hydatidiform mole: A rare condition where an abnormal union between an egg and a sperm results in the formation of grape-like cysts instead of a baby. The growth is not malignant.
• Hypergonadotropic ovarian failure: Premature onset of menopause - occurs before the fourth decade -average age of onset of menopause is about 50 years of age. The condition can occur sporadically or may be inherited in a familial manner.
• Hypergonadotropic ovarian failure, familial or sporadic: A rare disorder where the ovaries fail to function prematurely. Ovarian failure can occur in the 20's or 30's. Normal ovarian failure occurs during menopause. Premature ovarian failure can be caused by a genetic mutation and can occur sporadically or in a familial pattern.
• Hyperprolactinemia: High levels of prolactin in the blood.
• Hyperthyroidism: The excessive activity of the thyroid gland
• Interstitial cystitis: A rare condition involving inflammatory disease of the bladder which progresses slowly.
• Lactotroph adenoma: A benign pituitary tumor that secretes excessive prolactin which can affect the functioning of the reproductive system - testes and ovaries. The tumor may also grow large enough to compress adjacent structures such as the eye nerves.
• Lichen planus: Skin rash
• Lichen sclerosis: Disease causing leathery or dry skin in genital areas.
• Light periods: Unusually light menstrual bleeding
• Lymphogranuloma venereum: Type of chlamydia (sexually transmitted disease)
• Malignant mixed Mullerian tumor: A rare malignant cancer that develops in the uterus, ovary or fallopian tubes. The tumor contains epithelial and stromal cells. The cancer may be slow-growing or aggressive and may metastasize.
• Menopause: End of female reproductive years
• Menstrual irregularities: Various abnormalities of periods and menstruation.
• Miscarriage: Symptoms related to miscarriage or stillbirth.
• Mittelschmerz: Mid-cycle abdominal pain due to ovulation
• Myoma (fibroid): A benign tumour of the muscle in the wall of the uterus.
• Neuroendocrine carcinoma of the cervix: A rare form of cervical cancer which tends to be quite aggressive.
• Non-Specific Urethritis: Urethral infection usually sexually transmitted
• Ovarian cancer: A condition which is characterized by a malignancy that is located in the ovary
• Ovarian cysts: Cysts which are located in the ovaries
• Ovary conditions: Any condition that affects a female ovary
• Ovary symptoms: Symptoms affecting the ovaries
• Painful intercourse: Pain during sexual intercourse
• Painful sexual intercourse: The experience of pain whilst having sexual intercourse
• Panhypopituitarism: A rare condition where all pituitary hormones are absent or reduced. The condition may be congenital or acquired through such things as pituitary tumors. The pituitary gland regulates the activity of other endocrine glands as well as controlling growth. Other endocrine glands include adrenal, parathyroid, thyroid, pancreas, ovaries and testes. Symptoms can vary greatly depending on the degree of deficiency of the various hormones.
• Pelvic Cancer: Any malignancy that is located in the anatomical location of the pelvis
• Pelvic inflammatory disease: A condition which is characterized by an infection which is located in the upper female genital tract
• Pelvis conditions: Any condition that affects the pelvis
• Perimenopause: The start of onset of menopause
• Peritoneum cancer: A condition that is characterised by the location of a malignant lesion in the perineum
• Peritoneum disorders: Any condition that affects the peritoneum
• Pinworm: Small, threadlike parasitic worms mainly in colon and rectum
• Placenta previa: Misplaced placenta covering the cervix
• Primary Fallopian Tube Cancer: A cancer that originates in the fallopian tubes which form part of the female reproductive organs. This type of cancer is relatively uncommon.
• Primary cortisol resistance: A rare genetic disorder where the body is unable to respond to a hormone called cortisol. The body produces excess cortisol to compensate for this defect.
• Primary malignant melanoma of the cervix: A form of cervical cancer where the tumor consists of pigment containing cells.
• Prolactinoma: Benign cancer of the pituitary gland producing prolactin.
• Prolactinoma, familial: A pituitary tumor that secretes prolactin and occurs in a familial pattern of inheritance. The tumor is benign but can cause symptoms due to high prolactin levels or compression of the optic nerve.
• Pruritus Vulvae: Itching of the external genitalia of females.
• Psoriasis: Chronic skin rash condition, usually red or silver and blistery.
• Puerperal fever: Delayed uterine infection after childbirth
• Rectocele: Rectal prolapse with protrusion into the vagina
• Reduced menstrual flow: A reduced amount of blood loss during female menstruation
• Reiter’s syndrome: A form of reactive arthritis characterized by arthritis, urethritis, conjunctivitis and skin lesions.
• Rhabdomyosarcoma, Botryoid type: A type of cancer that arises from rhabdomyoblasts which are immature muscle cells. The tumors can occur arise from muscle tissue almost anywhere in the body but in the Botryoid form, tends to hollow organs with a mucosal lining such as the bladder, uterus and vagina. Symptoms depend on size and location of the tumor.
• Sarcoma botryoides: An aggressive form of cancer that arises from embryonic muscle cells. The tumor resembles a bunch of grapes and tends to occur in the genitourinary tract. Common locations are the cervix, vagina and bladder and very rare cases can occur in the bile duct or the soft tissues of the head and neck. It occurs most often in female infants and young children. Symptoms will vary depending on the exact location of the tumor.
• Secondary Fallopian Tube Cancer: A cancer that originates in some other part of the body and metastasizes to the fallopian tubes which form part of the female reproductive organs. This type of cancer is relatively uncommon.
• Semen allergy: An allergic reaction to the semen of a sexual partner. The reaction may be localized or systemic.
• Septic abortion: An abortion associated with a uterine infection. The infection can occur during or just before or after an abortion. The infection can result from factors such as Chlamydia, IUD's or attempted abortion using infected tools.
• Sexual symptoms: Symptoms affecting the sexual organs
• Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Various diseases spread by sexual contact.
• Sjogren's Syndrome: Autoimmune disease damaging the eye tear ducts and other glands.
• Sjogren's syndrome, juvenile, secondary to autoimmune disease: An autoimmune disorder that affects the glands involved in tear and saliva production as well as gastrointestinal tract moisture. It can occur as a secondary condition associated with other autoimmune disorders such as systemic lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.
• Sjögren syndrome, primary: An autoimmune disease where the body's immune system attacks parts of the body that produce moisture such as the eyes, mouth and gastrointestinal tract. Sjögren syndrome can occur on its own (primary) or with another connective tissue disease (secondary) such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus, systemic sclerosis and polymyositis/dermatomyositis. The condition can be mild or severe.
• Sjögren syndrome, secondary: An autoimmune disease where the body's immune system attacks parts of the body that produce moisture such as the eyes, mouth and gastrointestinal tract. Sjögren syndrome can occur on its own (primary) or with another connective tissue disease (secondary) such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus, systemic sclerosis and polymyositis/dermatomyositis. The condition can be mild or severe.
• Smoking: The smoking of cigarettes
• Sore vagina:
• Spotting: Mild vaginal bleeding
• Staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome: A very rare, potentially fatal infection caused by the bacterial toxins produced by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes. The condition is often associated with tampon use but can originate from other sources.
• Stress incontinence: The occurrence of incontinence when the bladder is under stress
• Syphilis: A sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacteria (Treponema pallidum). The condition is often asymptomatic in the early stages but one or more sores may be present in the early stages. Untreated syphilis usually results in remission of visible symptoms but further severe damage may occur to internal organs and other body tissues which can result in death.
• Testicle disorders: Any condition that affects the testicles
• Thrombocytopenia: Decreased concentration of platelets in the blood.
• Thrombocytopenic purpura, autoimmune: A rare blood disorder where a low number of platelets impairs the bloods ability to clot and results in bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes.
• Thyroid disorders: Any disorder of the thyroid gland.
• Torulopsis: A type of yeast infection caused by Torulopsis glabrata. The fungus is often found in normal healthy skin, respiratory system, genitourinary system and gastrointestinal system and it generally only becomes a problem in weakened or immunocompromised people. They type of symptoms are determined by where and how severe the infection is.
• Trichomoniasis: Sexually transmitted parasitic infection.
• Trophoblastic Cancer: A neoplastic disorder that originates in the placenta
• Tubal ligation syndrome: A complication that can occur after sterilization using tubal ligation in females.
• Urethral cancer: A rare cancer that develops in the urethra which carries urine from the bladder to be excreted.
• Urinary incontinence: Inability to fully control urination.
• Uterine Cancer: Cancer of the uterus.
• Uterine fibroids: Benign nodules in the uterus wall.
• Uterine prolapse: Prolapse of the uterus into the wrong position
• Uterine sarcoma: A rare type of cancer that occurs in the uterus or associated tissues. A sarcoma is a cancer that involves soft tissue and connective tissue such as bone, cartilage, fat, muscle and blood vessels.
• Uterus conditions: Any condition that affects the female uterus
• Uterus symptoms: Symptoms affecting the female uterus
• Vagina cancer: Cancer of the vagina.
• Vagina conditions: Any condition that affects the female vagina
• Vaginal bleed in pregnancy: Vaginal bleed in pregnancy refers to blood often found on underwear, the toilet paper, in the toilet bowl or after sexual intercourse. The blood loss may or may not be accompanied by other symptoms such as pain.
• Vaginal bleeding: Bleeding in or from the vagina.
• Vaginal bleeding after menopause: Any bleeding which occurs from the vagina after menopause
• Vaginal bulge: Bulge or protrusion inside the vagina
• Vaginal burning sensation: A burning sensation located in the vagina
• Vaginal candidiasis: Fungal infection of the vagina, sometimes called thrush.
• Vaginal discharge: Discharge from the vagina as a symptom
• Vaginal dryness: Lack of adequate vaginal lubrication.
• Vaginal fistula: Fistula between vagina and another cavity
• Vaginal irritation: Any irritation which occurs in the vagina
• Vaginal itching: Itching inside the vagina
• Vaginal odor: Vaginal smell or scent symptoms
• Vaginal pain: Pain affecting the vagina
• Vaginal paresthesia/ tingling: A loss of sensation located at or around the vagina
• Vaginal rash: An eruption on the skin of the vagina.
• Vaginal swelling: Swelling of the vagina.
• Vaginal symptoms: Symptoms related to the vagina
• Vaginal symptoms in pregnancy: Vaginal symptoms in pregnancy are usually discomfort that can range from itch or soreness to a burning sensation, with or without a discharge or bleeding.
• Vaginitis: A condition which is characterized by inflammation to the vagina
• Virilising ovarian tumour: A tumour that results in the virilization of females due to hormone release
• Vitamin A embryopathy: A morbid condition of the embryo caused by the consumption of excess Vitamin A during pregnancy
• Vulva symptoms: Symptoms related to the vulva (external skin region near vagina)
• Vulvar neoplasms: A tumor that develops in the tissue of the vulva.
• Vulvar vestibulitis syndrome: The inflammation of the opening of the vagina.
• Vulvovaginitis: A condition which is characterized by inflammation to the vular and vagina
• XK aprosencephaly: An extremely rare condition where the forebrain is absent as well as other abnormalities.
• Y chromosome pericentric inversion: A genetic abnormality that usually results in the miscarriage of a fetus
• Yellow vaginal discharge: purulent vaginal discharge
• Yolk sack tumour: A germ cell tumour that is a proliferation of yolk sack endoderm
• Yusho disease: A condition that affects the menstrual cycle of female as well as having effects on the immune system

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