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6 Cards in this Set
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BV
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S/S: Thin (watery), off white or discolored (green, gray, tan) sometimes foamy discharge; unpleasant "fishy" odor that increases after sexual intercourse or with vaginal pH (eg; menses). Differentiating Signs and Symptoms: Vaginal irritation, dysuria and itching less frequent than with VVC or trichomoniasis. Malodor strongly associated with BV; absence of malodor rules out BV. Increased vaginal discharge (wetness) more common with BV than with VVC or trichomoniasis
Products: No OTC--> refer |
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VVC S/S
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S/S: Thick, white (cottage cheese) discharge with no odor; normal pHDifferentiating signs and symptoms: Presence of erythema, itching and/or vulvar edema, and absence of malodor: increases likelihood of VVC
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Products VVC
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Antifungals: Imadazole compounds such as Miconazole
Anti-itch: Antipuretics work through a variety of mechanisms: local anesthetics such as benzocaine block conduction of the "itch sensation" along axonal membranes., hydrocortizone suppresses cytokines associated with uinflammation and itch, skin protectants coat the skin and help keep the area dry and free of further irritaion. |
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Atropic Vag S/S
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Generally, long term decrease in estrogen levels. An early symptom is a decrease in vaginal lubrication, vaginal irritation, dryness, buring, itching, leukorrhea, and dyspareunia. A thin watery (occasionally bloody), or yellow malodorous vaginal discharge or spotting may also be present
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Atropic Vag products
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Lubricants: water based
Astorglide: Glycerin, propylene glycol K-Y Jelly: Glycerine, hydroxyethylcellulose Oil based: Maxilube Jelly: Silicone oil, glycerin Replens Gel: Glycerin, mineral oil |
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Trichomoniasis S/S
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Copious, malodorous, yellow-green (or discolored) discharge, pruritus; vaginal irritation; dysuria. No symptoms initally in ~50% of affected women. Most men are asymptomatic and serve as reservoirs of the disease. Differentiating Signs and Symptoms; Erythema and vulvar edema can occur with infection. Yellow discharge: increased likelihood of trichomoniasis
Products: No OTC--> refer |
