Table of Contents
- Overview
- Results
- Risks
- Prevention
- Images
Wet prep
Normal Values
A normal test result means there are no signs of an infection.
What abnormal results mean
Abnormal results mean there is an infection. The most common infections are due to one or a combination of the following:
- Bacterial vaginosis -- bacteria that normally live in the vagina overgrow, causing a heavy, white, fishy-smelling discharge and possibly a rash, painful intercourse, or odor after intercourse
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Trichomoniasis -- a sexually transmitted disease Vaginal yeast infection
Additional conditions under which the test may be performed:
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Atrophic vaginitis (associated with lack of estrogen)
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Vaginitis test Risks
Review Date: 11/16/2009
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of
Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director,
A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
