Chapter 21,22 Gynecologic Condition Flashcards
Vaginal pH normal
Dominant organism of vagina
What acid is produced in vagina
3.5-4.5
Lactobacillus
Lactic acid
Vaginitis
Inflammation of the vagina
increased vaginal discharge
increased WBC
Vaginosis
Not associated with wbc. Vaginal environment is altered.
Vulvovaginitis
Inflammation of vulva and vagina c/b vaginal infection and leukorrhea
Bacterial Vaginosis
s/s
speculum finding
vaginal wall color
Gardanella
Vaginal pH more alkaline
s/s: fishy odor , mild irritation, vulvular pruritic, postcoital spotting, irregular bleeding episode, vaginal burning, urinary discomfort
speculum: thin white, grey milky discharge
vaginal wall color: pale and pink
BV dx (Amsel criteria)
How much to diagnose
1) White thin,yellow vaginal discharge
2) ph >4.5
3) Positive whiff/KOH test (fishy)
4) Clue cell on microscopic exam
3/4 must be to diagnose
BV Medication Treatment (non pregnant)
Primary treatment
Treatment if you are allergic
what can tx weaken?
Metronidazole (Flagyl) 500 mg orally BID for 7 days
Metronidazole gel 0.75% one applicator (5g) vaginally bedtime for five days
Clindamycin cream 2% one full applicator (5 g) intra vaginally at bedtime for seven days
ALT: Clindamycin 300 mg PO BID for seven days
Clindamycin ovules 100 mg intravaginally once at bedtime for three days
Secnidazole 2 g oral granules in a single dose (sprinkled onto applesauce or yogurt)
Tinidazole 2 g orally once daily for two days
Tinidazole 1 g orally once daily for five days
Tx can weaken latex condom/contraceptive
BV Medication Treatment (pregnant)
Metronidazole (Flagyl) 500 mg orally BID for 7 days
Metronidazole (Flagyl) 250 mg orally TID for 7 days
Clindamycin 300 mg orally BID x 7 days
BV Med Tx RECURRENT
Retreat with original therapy
BV should partners be treated
NO
BV patients should be screened for
STI/HIV
What should you avoid when taking metrodinazole and tinladinozole?
Avoid alcohol 24/72 hours
Is VVC an STD?
NO
VVC pathogen
Candida albicans
VVC s/s
Discharge description
Vaginal pruritis
Thick, white, curdlike
Dyspareunia , vaginal irritation