Vaginitis Treatment in Seoul, Korea

What is vaginitis?

Unusual vaginal discharge is the most common reason women visit a gynecologist. Healthy discharge is clear or slightly white and a little sticky, like ovulation mucus. Discharge that is colored, itchy, stinging or has a smell usually points to vaginitis.

Why it happens

The vagina is warm, moist and close to the urethra and anus, so bacteria can grow easily. Infections can also be passed during sex, and sometimes no clear trigger is found. The three main types are:

• Bacterial vaginosis – the most common type, with a fishy odor
• Yeast (Candida) infection – thick, cottage-cheese-like discharge and itching
• Trichomoniasis – a sexually transmitted parasite causing itching and yellow discharge

How we diagnose and treat it

Your doctor takes a gentle swab during a pelvic exam. Depending on your symptoms, we may add an STD panel, because chlamydia, gonorrhea and mycoplasma can look like ordinary vaginitis. Treatment is targeted to the cause: antibiotics, antifungals or local disinfection.

Recurring infections

Bacterial vaginosis and yeast infections often come back. If you have repeated episodes, we look for underlying factors and may suggest a broader test panel.

When to book

Book a visit if discharge changes color, smells, itches or burns, or if you have pelvic pain or fever, which can signal pelvic inflammatory disease.