Vaginal Discharge Flashcards
1
Q
What are some common causes of vaginal discharge?
A
- physiological
- Candida
- Trichomonas vaginalis
- Bacterial vaginosis (BV)
2
Q
What are some lesser common causes of vaginal discharge?
A
- Gonorrhoea
- Chlamydia can cause a vaginal discharge although this is rarely the presenting symptoms
- Ectropion
- Foreign body
- Cervical cancer
3
Q
‘Cottage cheese’ discharge
Vulvitis
Itch
A
Candida
4
Q
Offensive, yellow/green, frothy discharge
Vulvovaginitis
Strawberry cervix
A
Trichomonas Vaginalis
5
Q
Offensive, thin, white/grey, ‘fishy’ discharge
A
Bacterial Vaginosis
