TABLE 3

Nonhormonal causes of genitourinary symptoms

ConditionsAssociated symptoms
Medical problems
Sexually transmitted infectionsVaginal discharge, odor, irritation
 Candidiasis
 Bacterial vaginosis
 Trichomoniasis
Lichen sclerosisHypopigmented, waxy, agglutination, loss of labial folds
Lichen planusRed plaques, pain
Lichen simplex chonicusLichenified skin
Vulvar intraepithelial neoplasmRaised or eroded lesions
Vulvar cancerUlcer with raised edges
Paget diseaseRed, scaly plaque with sharp border
VulvodyniaDyspareunia
VaginismusDyspareunia
Psoriasis, eczemaMultiple plaque-like lesions, nongenital lesions
Inflammatory bowel diseaseFissures
Skin irritants
Perfumes PowdersContact dermatitis, skin irritation, reactions
Deodorants
Soaps
Spermicides
Lubricants
Hot tub and pool additives
Foreign bodies
Panty liners
Perineal pads
Tight-fitting or synthetic clothing
Retained foreign body
  • Adapted from references 17 and 18.