Bacterial Vaginosis

Question 1

B.Vaginosis - symptoms (3)

Answer 1

Fishy-smelling discharge
Watery discharge
No itching or soreness

Question 2

B.Vaginosis - extra questions (4)

Answer 2

Is there discharge
Is there pain
Have you done a test for bacterial vaginosis
Is there itching

Question 3

B.Vaginosis - explanation of diagnosis

Answer 3

Common bacterial infection of the vagina and changes the discharge but doesn’t have many other symptoms

Question 4

B.Vaginosis - cause

Answer 4

Bacterial infection changing the pH of the vagina

Question 5

B.Vaginosis - first-line treatment (product, how it works, how to use it)

Answer 5

Canestest self-test
Urine test for bacterial vaginosis
Upon positive test, they should go to the GP for treatment
Unwrap swab and hole by handle, insert yellow tip into vagina, rotate swab and remove
After 10s check if the swab colour has turned blue/green

Question 6

B.Vaginosis - lifestyle (6)

Answer 6

Use gentle soaps when washing the area
Have showers instead of baths
Reduce smoking
Dry area after showering
Don’t use scented products
Use barrier protection

Question 7

B.Vaginosis - when to refer (4)

Answer 7

Positive test for BV
More than 4 times in a year
Pregnant women
No improvement after 7 days