Test 3 Deck 4 Flashcards
Stratifiied squamous epithelium produce __ that’s converted to __ __. In menopause __ production decreases.
Glycogen, lactic acid, decrease
Things that can offset the balance of vaginal microflora?
Abx Douching Semen Foreign bodies (tampons, diaphragm) Hypoestrogenized (atrophic): menopause, high progesterone relative to estrogen (pregnancy/contraception)
What is the MC cause of vaginal discharge?
Bacterial vaginosis
What are the diagnosis requirements for bacterial vaginosis?
3 of 4
- Homogenous discharge
- Ph >4.5
- Positive whiff test
- Clue cells on wet prep
Pt. Presents w/ homogenous, profuse grey milky discharge and strong fishy odor especially after intercourse. What is the treatment?
Metronidazole
Metronidazole gel
Clindamycin cream
What is the treatment for chronic/recurrent w/ no prior long term treatment?
Vaginosis metrogel/ or metronidazole, oral tinidazole, or vaginal clindamycin for 2 weeks
What is the treatment for recurrent infection with hx of long-term treatment?
Vaginal metrogel, oral metronidazole, oral tinidazole, vaginal clindamycin for 2 weeks, then SUPPRESSION 1x weekly metrogel or 2x weekly oral metronidazole, or tinidazole 6 months
What are some consequences w/ BV?
Adverse pregnancy outcomes
PROM, preterm delivery, intra-amniotic infection, post-partum endometritis
Pt presents w/ vaginal burning/itching, irritatoion, post-voiding dysuria, odorless thick white cottage cheese discharge. DX?
Vuvovaginal candidiasis
What is the diagnosis of candidiasis?
Vulvovaginal erythema
Ph <4.5
Budding yeast/pseudohyphae on KOH
What is the treatment for isolated candidiasis infection?
Azole or nystatin intravaginal 3-7 days, or single oral dose of fluconazole
Risk factors for candidiasis?
Increased estrogen,
DM
Immunosuppressive
Abx
What is the treatment for acute recurrent infection of candidiasis?
Local intravaginal thearpy 7-14 days, oral fluconazole 1 pill q 72 hrs x 3 doses, 1,4,7
Suppressive
Oral fluconazole weekly for 6 months
What is considered chronic vaginal candidiasis?
> = 4 episodes per year
What is the treatment for recurrent vulvaginal candidiasis non-albicans species?
Oral fluconazole
Boric acid
Patient presents w/ frothy green-yellow discharge, odor is strong and musty, they have pain w/ intercourse and sometimes pain w/ peeing. Dx?
Trichomoniasis