vaginal discharge

Question 1

Is vaginal discharge always pathological?

Answer 1

No, vaginal discharge is not always pathological.

Question 2

What are common causes of vaginal discharge?

Answer 2

Common causes of vaginal discharge include physiological, Candida, Trichomonas vaginalis, and bacterial vaginosis.

Question 3

What are less common causes of vaginal discharge?

Answer 3

Less common causes of vaginal discharge include gonorrhoea, chlamydia, ectropion, foreign body, and cervical cancer.

Question 4

What are the key features of Candida infection causing vaginal discharge?

Answer 4

Key features of Candida infection include ‘cottage cheese’ discharge, vulvitis, and itch.

Question 5

What are the key features of Trichomonas vaginalis infection causing vaginal discharge?

Answer 5

Key features of Trichomonas vaginalis infection include offensive, yellow/green, frothy discharge, vulvovaginitis, and strawberry cervix.

Question 6

What are the key features of bacterial vaginosis causing vaginal discharge?

Answer 6

Key features of bacterial vaginosis include offensive, thin, white/grey, ‘fishy’ discharge.