5 Questions
What are the three most common causes of vaginal discharge?
Bacterial vaginosis, vulvovaginal candidiasis, trichomoniasis
Which condition among the three common causes of vaginal discharge can be treated with over-the-counter remedies?
Vulvovaginal candidiasis (thrush)
What maintains the low vaginal pH, creating an environment inhospitable to pathogens?
Lactobacilli and acids
What controls the glycogen concentration in the vagina?
Oestrogen production
What is the most common cause of vaginal discharge?
Bacterial vaginosis
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.
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.
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