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Definition of "vulvovaginal" []

  • Of or relating to the vulva and the vagina. (adjective)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "vulvovaginal" in a sentence
  • "Common adverse effects include headache, vulvovaginal infection, upper respiratory tract infection, and hot flashes."
  • "Some women use estrogen products more often until the condition improves and then intermittently to maintain healthy vulvovaginal tissue."
  • "But while women can get infections after menopause, changes in the vaginal pH inhibit the growth of yeast and other bacteria, so infections are less likely to be the cause of vulvovaginal symptoms in older women.1."