It is however also possible that in spite of all the tests your doctor performs, no cause can be found. When no cause is isolated, the infectious symptoms of the vagina are termed “nonspecific vaginitis”. For the external intimate area it is called “nonspecific vulvitis”. 

Medication for fungus infection is quite often prescribed in this situation, even if fungus is not the diagnosis for the cause of symptoms. Fungus is not beneficial to our body, so killing the fungus is not harmful. Hence this form of medication is favourable for the treatment of nonspecific vaginitis and nonspecific vulvitis.

There are however things you can do yourself. This will also make it easier for your doctor to look more precisely at your problem. Try to find the cause yourself by remembering when the symptoms started, what you did, what food you ate, anything that might link to the infection. Especially try to remember what was different. For example, did you take new medication, did you use another laundry detergent, another cosmetic perhaps? Even if you have so far not been aware of an allergy, you have to consider all possibilites. Eliminating possibilities one by one may clarify the cause and prevent re-occurrence.

In conclusion, nonspecific vulvitis and nonspecific vaginitis are most often best treated with simple and effective measures which apply in general to safe hygiene and maintenance of the correct environment of the internal and external intimate area. In rare cases strong anti-inflammatory medication or a course of antibiotics for suspected bacteria is required. If your symptoms persist, you should see your doctor.