It wasn't a yeast infection

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What is the most common type of vaginal infection?
  1. Yeast Infection (105)
  2. Bacterial Vaginosis (479)
    Bacterial Vaginosis is actually twice as common as vaginal yeast infection in women of reproductive age!
  3. Trichomoniasis (109)
Although many women report no symptoms at all, when BV symptoms are present - which one of these can most easily help differentiate BV from yeast infection?
  1. Abnormal discharge (137)
  2. Vaginal itching (86)
  3. Unpleasant odor (235)
    The presence or lack of odor is the easiest way to differentiate BV from a yeast infection. BV typically produces an unpleasant, often described as "fishy" odor, while yeast infections are usually odor free.
How does BV affect your vaginal pH, which is normally between 3.8 and 4.5?
  1. Elevates it above 4.5 (87)
    Unlike yeast infections, BV and Trichomoniasis can elevate the vaginal pH. If you use a home test to check your vaginal pH and find that it's high, be sure to see your doctor.
  2. Lowers it below 3.8 (29)
  3. Does not affect it (12)
What is the recurrence rate of BV?
  1. Does not normally recur (44)
  2. 50% within a year (89)
  3. 70% within in 9 mos. (159)
    Despite effective treatment, many women experience recurrence; 30% within 3 mos., and 70% within 9 mos. Researchers don't know why some women are more prone to recurrent BV than others.
True or False? - I can use the same over-the-counter antifungal treatment I use for a yeast infection, to treat BV.
  1. True (55)
  2. False (194)
    BV is caused by an overgrowth of "bad" bacteria in the vagina, while yeast infections are caused by an overgrowth of "bad" fungus. Treating a bacterial infection with an antifungal medication will have no effect on the problem.
What is the general medical term for any infection or inflammation of the vagina?
  1. Vaginitis (171)
    Also referred to as "vaginal infection" or "vulvovaginitis". Bacterial vaginosis, Trichomoniasis and yeast infections are the 3 most common types of vaginitis.
  2. Yeast Infection (43)
  3. Bacterial Vaginosis (376)
True or False? - Vaginal infections are a primary reason women see their doctors
  1. True (237)
    Vaginitis accounts for more than 10 million office visits each year.
  2. False (43)
What percentage of pregnant women have BV?
  1. 16% (38)
    The CDC estimates that 16% of pregnant women in the US have BV
  2. 32% (60)
  3. 50% (99)
What percentage of African American women have BV?
  1. 16% (17)
  2. 32% (60)
  3. 50% (143)
    It is estimated that half of all African American women in the US have BV. The reason for increased BV in this population is not clear.
The complex variety of microorganisms that make up the vaginal environment, including "good" and "bad" bacteria, is called:
  1. The vaginal pH (10)
  2. The vaginal flora (29)
  3. Lactobacillus (14)
What percentage of women will experience a UTI in their lifetime
  1. 25%
  2. 50%
  3. 75%
Urinary Tract infections can develop in any part of the urinary system. The infection is most serious if it spreads to the:
  1. Urethra (11)
  2. Bladder (8)
  3. Kidney (4)
One of the most common symptoms of a urinary tract infection is:
  1. Persistent urge to urinate (24)
  2. Burning when urinating (10)
  3. Strong smelling urine (2)
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