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Vulvitis

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Vulvitis is inflammation of the external genital organs of the female , the vulva. The vulva includes the labia, clitoris, and entrance to the vagina .Vulvitis, like vaginitis, may be caused by a number of different infections occasionally other sources of irritation. Because the vulva is also often inflamed when there is inflammation of the vagina, it can be called vulvagitinitis.

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31 year experience in Phlebology

Is a type of:

Female urogenital diseases

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Common

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