Bacterial vaginosis

Question 1

BV: key symptoms (3)

Answer 1

Watery discharge - grey/white
Fishy smell
No itching or soreness

Question 3

BV: risk factors (4)

Answer 3

Sexually active (women with women)
Copper IUD
Smoking
Feminine products (increases pH)

Question 4

BV: referral (1)

Answer 4

All cases need to be referred for testing to distinguish between BV and thrush

Question 5

BV: OTC products (2)

Answer 5

Canestest: test for BV
Canesbalance: vaginal gel containing pre and proiotics to reduce bad bacteria and promote good bacteria

Question 6

BV: Canestest instructions

Answer 6

Remove swab from packet
Ensure swab does not touch anything else
Insert into the vagina and rotate
Remove and wait 10 seconds for results
Blue = BV, yellow = thrush

Question 7

BV: POM treatment

Answer 7

Metronidazole 400 mg 5-7 days

Question 8

BV: lifestyle (7)

Answer 8

Use water and plain soap to wash
Showers instead of baths
Barrier protection during sex
Dry area thoroughly
Avoid perfumed products
Avoid tight underwear
Avoid smoking

Question 9

BV: explanation

Answer 9

Bacterial vaginosis is a bacterial infection of the vagina where there is overgrowth of the bacteria that is normally found in the area.

Question 10

BV: extra questions (8)

Answer 10

Describe the discharge?
Is there any itching?
Blood in urine?
Soreness?
Sexually active?
Pregnancy?
Pain?
Recurrent?