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'''Vaginal discharge''' is a form of [[mucopurulent discharge]] from the [[vagina]]. |
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A small amount of discharge is normal.<ref name=webmd>[http://women.webmd.com/vaginal-wet-mount WebMD - Vaginal Wet Mount] Last Updated: July 15, 2008</ref> A large amount can be indicative of [[pelvic inflammatory disease]], which is associated with ''[[Neisseria gonorrhoeae]]'' or ''[[Chlamydia (bacterium)|Chlamydia]].'' Along with discharge, the woman suffering from PID will also complain of lower abdominal tenderness, bilateral adnexal tenderness and [[cervical motion tenderness]]. |
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A sample of vaginal discharge can be observed by [[vaginal wet mount]] to find the cause of [[vaginitis]] and [[vulvitis]].<ref name=webmd>[http://women.webmd.com/vaginal-wet-mount WebMD - Vaginal Wet Mount] Last Updated: July 15, 2008</ref> |
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The [[pH]] can help identify the cause:<ref>http://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment/2006/vaginal-discharge.htm</ref> |
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* low pH: [[candidal vulvovaginitis]] |
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* high pH: [[bacterial vaginosis]] or [[trichomoniasis]] |
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Revision as of 18:01, 15 September 2010
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