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What are the three most common causes of vaginal discharge?
What are the three most common causes of vaginal discharge?
- Bacterial vaginosis, chlamydia, trichomoniasis
- Yeast infection, bacterial vaginosis, gonorrhea
- Bacterial vaginosis, yeast infection, urinary tract infection
- Bacterial vaginosis, vulvovaginal candidiasis, trichomoniasis (correct)
Which condition among the three common causes of vaginal discharge can be treated with over-the-counter remedies?
Which condition among the three common causes of vaginal discharge can be treated with over-the-counter remedies?
- Vulvovaginal candidiasis (thrush) (correct)
- Trichomoniasis
- All three can be treated with over-the-counter remedies
- Bacterial vaginosis
What maintains the low vaginal pH, creating an environment inhospitable to pathogens?
What maintains the low vaginal pH, creating an environment inhospitable to pathogens?
- Glycogen concentration
- Lactobacilli and acids (correct)
- Enzymes and bacteria
- Oestrogen production
What controls the glycogen concentration in the vagina?
What controls the glycogen concentration in the vagina?
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What is the most common cause of vaginal discharge?
What is the most common cause of vaginal discharge?
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Study Notes
Vaginal Discharge
- Three most common causes of vaginal discharge:
- One of the common causes can be treated with over-the-counter remedies.
- Low vaginal pH creates an environment inhospitable to pathogens.
- Vaginal epithelial cells convert glycogen to glucose, which is then broken down to produce lactic acid, maintaining the low vaginal pH.
Causes of Vaginal Discharge
- The most common cause of vaginal discharge is bacterial vaginosis.
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Test your knowledge of women's unique healthcare needs, including conditions such as vaginal discharge, and the appropriate use of over-the-counter remedies. Learn when specialist care is needed and when OTC treatments can be sufficient.
