{"id":2316,"date":"2026-06-21T08:27:13","date_gmt":"2026-06-21T07:27:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mascothealthcare.com\/blog\/vaginitis-lagos-causes-symptoms-treatment\/"},"modified":"2026-06-21T08:27:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-21T07:27:13","slug":"vaginitis-lagos-causes-symptoms-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mascothealthcare.com\/blog\/vaginitis-lagos-causes-symptoms-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Vaginitis in Lagos: Causes, Symptoms and When It&#8217;s an STI"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vaginitis in Lagos: Causes, Symptoms and When It&#8217;s an STI<\/h1>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Mascot Healthcare Clinic, Akoka (Yaba), Lagos<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hello Friend! Vaginal itching, an unusual discharge or an odd smell is one of the most common reasons women come to see us \u2014 and one of the most misunderstood. &#8220;Vaginitis&#8221; simply means inflammation of the vagina, and it has several causes. Knowing which one you have is the difference between quick relief and weeks of frustration.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Three Main Types<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bacterial vaginosis (BV)<\/strong> \u2014 an imbalance of the natural bacteria, often with a thin greyish discharge and a fishy odour. Not classed as an STI.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Yeast (candida) infection<\/strong> \u2014 thick white discharge with intense itching. Also not an STI, and very common.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Trichomoniasis<\/strong> \u2014 a frothy discharge with itching and irritation. This one <em>is<\/em> sexually transmitted and needs partner treatment too.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Symptoms to Notice<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A change in the colour, texture, amount or smell of discharge<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Itching, burning or soreness<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Discomfort during sex or when urinating<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why the Cause Matters So Much<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each type needs a different treatment. A yeast remedy won&#8217;t fix bacterial vaginosis, and neither will cure trichomoniasis \u2014 which also requires your partner to be treated. This is exactly why self-treating with whatever worked for a friend so often fails. A quick examination and, where needed, a swab tells us precisely what to treat. Because the symptoms overlap with infections like chlamydia and gonorrhea, we may also suggest an <a href=\"https:\/\/mascothealthcare.com\/sticlinic.php#packages\">STI screen<\/a> to be thorough.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting Comfortable Again<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most cases of vaginitis clear quickly with the right treatment. We&#8217;ll also talk through simple habits that reduce recurrences. Explore our <a href=\"https:\/\/mascothealthcare.com\/vaginitisservice.php\">vaginitis treatment<\/a> and broader <a href=\"https:\/\/mascothealthcare.com\/female.php\">women&#8217;s health<\/a> services.<\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not sure whether it&#8217;s an infection, a UTI or an STI? Our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/mascothealthcare.com\/blog\/discharge-painful-urination-sti-uti-vaginitis\/\">discharge and painful urination<\/a> untangles it. We&#8217;re beside UNILAG at 52 Sholanke Street, Akoka \u2014 confidential and unhurried.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/mascothealthcare.com\/vaginitisservice.php\">Book a Confidential Consultation<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Medically reviewed by <strong>Dr. Lawal Taiye (MBBS, Ibadan)<\/strong> \u2014 Mascot Healthcare Clinic, Akoka, Lagos. This article is for general education and does not replace a personal consultation.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vaginal itching, discharge or odour? Vaginitis has several causes \u2014 bacterial vaginosis, yeast and the STI trichomoniasis \u2014 each needing different treatment. Learn how to tell them apart. 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