MEDICAL DICTIONARY
Vaginitis, atrophic: Thinning of the lining (the endothelium) of the vagina due to decreased production of estrogen. This may occur with menopause . Vaginitis means inflammation of the vagina, the muscular canal extending from the cervix to the outside of the body. Aside from atrophic vaginitis, there are a number of other types of vaginitis. Vaginitis may, for example, be caused by a fungal infection. A woman with vaginitis may have itching or burning and may notice a discharge. Vaginitis is a common condition.
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