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- DYSMENORRHEA (Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
- MENORRHAGIA (Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
- METRORRHAGIA (Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
- URETHRAL DISCHARGE (Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
- VAGINAL DISCHARGE (Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
- VULVAL OR VAGINAL MASS (Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
- VULVAL OR VAGINAL ULCERATIONS (Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
- Dysmenorrhea (In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
- Vaginal Discharge (In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
- Vaginal Discharge (In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)
- Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding (In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)
- DYSMENORRHEA (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- URETHRAL DISCHARGE (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- VAGINAL DISCHARGE (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- VAGINAL BLEEDING (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- Dysmenorrhea (Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
- Menorrhagia (Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
- Metrorrhagia (Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
- Urethral discharge (Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
- Vaginal discharge (Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
- Vaginal bleeding, postmenopausal (Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
- Dysmenorrhea (Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
- Vaginal cancer (Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
- Dysmenorrhea (Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
- Menorrhagia (Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
- Metrorrhagia (Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
- Urethral discharge (Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
- Vaginal discharge (Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
- Vaginal bleeding, postmenopausal (Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
- Dysmenorrhea (The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
- Menorrhagia (The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
- Urethral Discharge (The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
- Vaginal Discharge (The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
- Vaginal Discharge (Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis)
- Vaginal Bleeding (Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis)
- Urethral discharge (Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
- Vaginal discharge (Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
- Vaginal bleeding, postmenopausal (Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
- Vaginal Discharge (The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics)
- Vaginal Bleeding (The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics)
- Dysmenorrhea (Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
- Menorrhagia (Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
- Metrorrhagia (Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
- Urethral discharge (Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
- Vaginal discharge (Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
- Vaginal bleeding, postmenopausal (Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
- DYSMENORRHEA (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- URETHRAL DISCHARGE (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- VAGINAL DISCHARGE (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- VAGINAL BLEEDING (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
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The first step in effective treatment for vulvovaginal candidiasis is correct diagnosis to rule out bacterial vaginitis and establish species of yeast. This will include a pelvic exam, 10% KOH wet prep, pH testing, microscopy and yeast cultures.
Appropriate treatment for vulvovaginal candidiasis depends on a variety of factors including severity of symptoms, species of yeast and patient factors. Treatments range from a short course of oral or topical therapy for uncomplicated cases to longer courses of therapy and boric acid suppositories for complicated cases.
Sexual contact can sometimes result in problems. An unwanted pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases may be some of those consequences. But by practicing safe sex, being monogamous or abstaining, the risks of these difficulties are greatly reduced.
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