Section, Adolescent Medicine, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Drexel University College of Medicine, Erie at Front Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134, USA. tss28@drexel.edu
Vaginitis is a common complaint of adolescent females. It can cause extreme distress for some patients, especially those with recurrent symptoms. Thus, it is important to take care when evaluating these patients and to acknowledge their frustration when appropriate. A thoughtful and thorough history will determine most causes, with the most common being yeast, trichomoniasis, and BV.