More Information Vaginitis, an inflammation of the lining of the vagina, affects as many as one-third of all women during their lifetime. It can affect all ages.
Treatments vary since the causes of vaginal infections vary.
The normal vagina has a clear, cloudy or whitish discharge. Many organisms are in a delicate balance in the vagina. Before a vaginal infection can be treated, it must be diagnosed. A sample of the discharge from you vagina needs to be looked at under a microscope. Additional tests may be needed.