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VAGINAL DISCHARGE TREATMENT IN ABU DHABI

Increasing vaginal discharge and changing the nature of the vaginal discharge is one of the most common complaints that makes a woman comes to the gynaecologist clinic.

Vaginal secretions are more often than not are normal occurrences, because the reproductive system, the uterus and vagina are lined with mucous tissue, as is the case of the eyes and nose. This tissue usually produces semi-liquid substances. As in the case of the tears and nasal secretions are natural, so are the vaginal secretions. But sometimes and for many different reasons, the  nature of the secretions increases in quantity or change in  nature.

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Causes of different vaginal secretions include:

Natural secretions vary in quantity from time to time of menstrual cycle, and are usually white or translucent color, odorless, and do not cause itching. Bacteria and fungi are usually present on the skin and mucous membranes, taking advantage of the opportunity to intrude on the human body, and the infection from  various diseases and infections can occur.

The acidity of the vagina is to eliminate these bacteria and weaken them during the woman’s fertile period ranging from puberty and ends in menopause, and this acidity comes because of the presence of female hormones. Vaginal acidity is sometimes reduced for various reasons, including hormonal differences, such as during the menstrual cycle or during pregnancy. Some localized infections cause a change in the nature of the secretions. Vaginal discharge may be unpleasant or may cause vaginal itching or burning that may vary in severity or may be frequent and have a thick white color such as cheese or green color.

When to recommend a medical consultation !!:

The doctor advise to check the doctor in the following circumstances:

  •  If the vaginal secretions increase in a young girl.
  • If the use of some drugs is accompanied by increase of secretions.
  • If increased secretions with some symptoms such as: pain in the lower abdomen, vaginal bleeding, or accompanied by high temperature or rash, or pain during urination or the presence of blood with urine.
  • If the problem persists more than two weeks.
  • If there is a possibility of infection with sexually transmitted diseases.

Prevention:

Attention to personal hygiene and topical cleanliness.

  • Avoid using scented vaginal creams.
  • Reducing the use of vaginal shower.
  • Attention to clean and topical contraceptive pregnancy after each use.
  • Do not use antibiotics over-the-counter.

Diagnosis and treatment:

The doctor tries to know the history of the problem from the review and ask about , the difference of vaginal secretions, she asks when it began? Does it continue throughout the month? What is its nature? Does it smell bad? Does it cause vaginal itching or burning? Are there any accompanying symptoms such as lower abdominal pain or high temperature?

Is there a change in the Personal hygiene tools? Is any medications been used prescription or over the counter.

The doctor then performs a clinical examination and takes a sample of the secretions to be examined under a microscope. A bacterial culture is used to determine the type of germ.

After the diagnosis, the appropriate treatment of the doctor is chosen according to the case, prescribe the medication if necessary, or just the necessary medical advice, if the case does not require the use of medicines.