Vaginal and vulval conditions Flashcards
1
Q
what is used to treat bacterial vaginosis?
A
metronidazole 2g single dose
2
Q
what is used to treat vaginal trichomoniasis?
A
metronidazole 2g single dose
3
Q
what is used to treat candidal vulvitis ?
A
-imidazole external cream e.g. miconazole, clotrimazole
4
Q
what is used to treat vaginal candidiasis?
A
imidazole pessary/internal cream e.g. clotrimazole
oral treatment: fluconazole, itraconazole
5
Q
what is used to treat vulvovaginal thrush in pregnancy?
A
-topical imidazole for 7 days e.g. clotrimazole pessary
-recurrent = 6 months treatment
6
Q
what is the treatment for vaginal atrophy?
A
-topical oestrogens= vaginal tablets, rings, creams eg, vagifem
-non-hormal vaginal moistursers e.g. realens MD
