vaginal disorders

Question 0

vaginal PH

Answer 0

4-4.5 via lactic acid

Question 1

most common vaginal bacteria

Answer 1

Lactobacillus 90-95%

Question 2

Normal Discharge

Answer 2

1.5 g daily, (leukorrhea) odorless, clear white, sticky

Question 3

increased discharge

Answer 3

sexual excitement, ovulation, pregnancy, after menses, emotions, irritants

Question 4

3 most common vaginal disorders

Answer 4

Bacterial vaginosis, Trichomoniasis, Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC)

Question 5

BV risk factors

Answer 5

of sexual partners
IUC Douching
tobacco use
Imbalance in normal flora

Question 6

Bacterial Vaginosis

Answer 6

1/3 to 1/2 asymptomatic
– Vaginal discharge with “fishy” odor
– Increased qty of discharge
– Off white or gray discharge

Question 7

BV Treatment

Answer 7

Prescription, clindamycin or metronidazole. No need to treat partner. 2g oral dose of mn

Question 8

Trichomoniasis

Answer 8

StI, Men are asymptomatic, 50% of women are asymptomatic. sx in six month caused by protozoa.

Question 9

tricomonasis sx

Answer 9

yellow or green discharge. fishy order, foamy discharge, dysurea

Question 10

Trichomoniasis treatment

Answer 10

Metronidazole 2g once or 500 Big x 7 days.
Treat partner
avoid intercourse until therapy is complete

Question 11

Vulvovaginal Candidiasis aka yeast infection

Answer 11

caused by Candida albicans fungi (80-92%)
high dose OC or broad spectrum antibiotics can cause.
Uncontrolled diabetes.

Question 12

VVC sx

Answer 12

intense itching
cottage cheese discharge
ODORLESS
dysurea

Question 13

VVC self treatment

Answer 13

Yogurt, decrease sugar, DC causative drug

Question 14

VVC pharm treatment

Answer 14

tiazoles orally
imidazole cream

dont insert if pregnant
use sanitary pad not tampon.