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Any change in the vagina's balance of normal bacteria can affect the smell, color, or discharge texture. These are a few of the things that can upset that balance: 1. Antibiotic or steroid use. 2. Bacterial vaginosis, a bacterial infection more common in pregnant women or women who have multiple sexRead more
Any change in the vagina’s balance of normal bacteria can affect the smell, color, or discharge texture. These are a few of the things that can upset that balance:
1. Antibiotic or steroid use.
2. Bacterial vaginosis, a bacterial infection more common in pregnant women or women who have multiple sexual partners.
3. Birth control pills.
4. Cervical cancer.
5. Chlamydia or gonorrhea (STDs), sexually transmitted infections.
6. Diabetes.
7. Douches, scented soaps or lotions, bubble baths.
8. Pelvic infection after surgery.
9. Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).
10. Trichomoniasis, is a parasitic infection typically contracted and caused by having unprotected sex.
11. Vaginal atrophy, the thinning and drying out of the vaginal walls during menopause.
12. Vaginitis, is irritation in or around the vagina.
13. Yeast infections.
1. Uterine fibroids are frequently found incidentally during a routine pelvic exam. 2. Ultrasound. If confirmation is needed. transabdominal or transvaginal. 3. Lab tests. complete blood count (CBC) to determine if you have anemia because of chronic blood loss and other blood tests to rule out bleedRead more
1. Uterine fibroids are frequently found incidentally during a routine pelvic exam.
2. Ultrasound. If confirmation is needed. transabdominal or transvaginal.
3. Lab tests. complete blood count (CBC) to determine if you have anemia because of chronic blood loss and other blood tests to rule out bleeding disorders or thyroid problems.
4. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). This imaging test can show in more detail the size and location of fibroids, identify different types of tumors, and help determine appropriate treatment options. An MRI is most often used in women with a larger uterus or in women approaching menopause (perimenopause).
5. Hysterosonography. Hysterosonography, also called a saline infusion sonogram, uses sterile salt water (saline) to expand the uterine cavity, making it easier to get images of submucosal fibroids and the lining of the uterus in women attempting pregnancy or who have heavy menstrual bleeding.
6. Hysterosalpingography. Hysterosalpingography uses a dye to highlight the uterine cavity and fallopian tubes on X-ray images. To determine if your fallopian tubes are open or are blocked and can show some submucosal fibroids.
7. Hysteroscopy.
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