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Vaginal Symptoms
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Vaginal symptoms are one of the most common reasons for which women seek medical care. Vaginal complaints account for approximately 10 million medical office visits per year. Most vaginal symptoms are not a sign of a serious disease such as cancer or AIDS, and the majority of such symptoms are not due to a sexually transmitted disease. The March 17, 2004, issue of JAMA includes an article about diagnosing vaginal symptoms.
DIAGNOSING VAGINAL SYMPTOMS
- The vagina and surrounding areas are examined for redness or inflammation.
- A sample of any discharge is taken for testing and observation under a microscope.
COMMON CAUSES OF VAGINAL SYMPTOMS
- Bacterial vaginosis—An inflammation of the vagina caused by bacteria, this condition is responsible for 40% to 50% of vaginal symptoms. Symptoms often include a fishy-smelling discharge and itching or burning in the vagina.
- Trichomoniasis—Infections with Trichomonas, a protozoan organism, is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD). . . . [Full Text of this Article]
Sharon Parmet, MS, Writer;
Cassio Lynm, MA, Illustrator;
Richard M. Glass, MD, Editor
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