genital infections in gynaecology

Question 1

physiology of vaginal epithelium

Answer 1

1. vaginal epithelium is lined by stratified squamous epithelium
2. ph between 3.5 - 4.5
3. lactobacilli are the most common organisms
4. after menopause, reduced influence of oestrogen on vaginal epithelium causes the ph to rise to 7
   - lactobacillus population declines

Question 2

vulvovaginal candidiasis

Answer 2

1. a very common infection

2. causes by candida albicans pathogen