Womens health Flashcards
bacterial vaginosis:
discharge
thin, watery, off-white or discolored, “fishy” discharge
bacterial vaginosis:
symptoms
vaginal irritation, dysuria, and itching
bacterial vaginosis:
vaginal pH
increased
trichomoniasis:
discharge
copious, malodorous, yellow-green, frothy discharge
trichomoniasis:
symptoms
pruritus, vaginal irritation, and dysuria
trichomoniasis:
vaginal pH
increased
vulvovaginal candidiasis:
discharge
thick, white, odorless, “cottage cheese” discharge
vulvovaginal candidiasis:
symptoms
erythema, itching, and vulvar edema
vulvovaginal candidiasis:
vaginal pH
normal
exclusions for self care of VVC
- first vulvovaginal episode
- recurrent VVC (more than three infections per year or an infection in the past 2 months)
- pregnancy
- girls < 12 years
- fever or pain in the pelvic area, lower abdomen, back or shoulder
- corticosteroids, antineoplastic
- diabetes, HIV infection
products to treat VVC
clotrimazole, miconazole, or tioconazole
duration of treatment VVC
1 to 7 days
ADE of VVC antifungals
vulvovaginal burning, itching, and irritation
DDI of VVC antifungals
miconazole and warfarin
symptom relief of VVC
sodium bicarbonate sitz bath, tea tree oil, gentian violet, boric acid, benzocaine + resorcinol
sodium bicarbonate sitz bath
provides symptom relief, potentially sooner than antifungal relief
tea tree oil
allergic dermatitis risk, antibacterial and antifungal properties
gentian violet
used in resistant VVC, soak tampon in dye and insert (1-2 applications per day up to five days), very messy
boric acid
used in resistant infections, used 1-2 times daily for 14 days, do not use in pregnancy
vagisil cream
can provide relief of itching, but use should be reserved for limited time
exclusions for atrophic vaginitis
- symptoms of severe vaginal dryness, severe dyspareunia, or bleeding
- symptoms that are not localized
- vaginal dryness or dyspareunia not relieved by use of personal lubricants
treatment of atrophic vaginitis
water-soluble vaginal lubricants