Contents:
- Medical Video: Bacterial vaginitis treatments and symptoms - Dr. Jennifer Wu
- What is a bacterial vaginosis test (bacterial vaginosis test)?
- When should I have a bacterial vaginosis (bacterial vaginosis test)?
- What should I know before undergoing a bacterial vaginosis (bacterial vaginosis test)?
- What should I do before undergoing a bacterial vaginosis (bacterial vaginosis test)?
- What is the bacterial vaginosis (bacterial vaginosis test) process?
- What should I do after undergoing a bacterial vaginosis (bacterial vaginosis test)?
- What do the test results mean?
Medical Video: Bacterial vaginitis treatments and symptoms - Dr. Jennifer Wu
Definition
What is a bacterial vaginosis test (bacterial vaginosis test)?
Bacterial vaginosis is caused by a change in the balance of microorganisms in a healthy vagina. Microorganisms related to bacterial vaginosis include Gardnerella, Mobiluncus, Bacteroi des, and Mycoplasma. If bacterial vaginosis is found, these microorganisms will increase in number and good microorganisms will decrease.
Some women with bacterial vaginosis do not experience any symptoms. The most common symptom of bacterial vaginosis is the increase in the amount of vaginal fluid. Usually the liquid smells bad.
The bacterial vaginosis test is a test that takes vaginal fluid and cell samples to see if there is an infection.
When should I have a bacterial vaginosis (bacterial vaginosis test)?
A bacterial vaginosis test is performed to find the cause of abnormalities in vaginal fluid or other symptoms of vaginal infections, such as irritation or pain in the vagina.
Prevention & warning
What should I know before undergoing a bacterial vaginosis (bacterial vaginosis test)?
Things that cause you not to get tested, or the results obtained are inaccurate, are:
- if you are coming to the moon
- if you consume or use drugs for the vagina
- if you have sex or do vaginal cleansing (douching) 24 hours before the test
Process
What should I do before undergoing a bacterial vaginosis (bacterial vaginosis test)?
Avoid douching (using vaginal soap), having sex, or using a vaginal medication 24 hours before undergoing a bacterial vaginosis test.
Consult a doctor if you have special attention to tests, risks, how the test is done and the results of the test.
What is the bacterial vaginosis (bacterial vaginosis test) process?
The doctor or nurse will help you arrange a position for the test. The doctor will install a lubricated device called a speculum in the vagina. The speculum will separate the vaginal wall to help the doctor see the inside of the vagina and cervix. A vaginal fluid sample will then be taken.
What should I do after undergoing a bacterial vaginosis (bacterial vaginosis test)?
You can move back as usual after undergoing the test. The doctor will consult the results of the test with you and recommend further treatment if needed.
Explanation of Test Results
What do the test results mean?
high vaginal pH, clue cells, and odor are some of the symptoms of bacterial vaginosis.
| Normal | Absence of abnormalities in vaginal fluid. |
| The absence of large amounts of bacteria such as Gardnerella which causes bacterial vaginosis. | |
| Little or no discovery clue cells. | |
| There is no unpleasant odor when potassium hydroxide (KOH) is added to the vaginal fluid sample. | |
| pH in the vagina in the normal range 3.8 to 4.5. | |
| Abnormal | Presence of bacterial vaginosis infection. Vaginal fluid is grayish white, shiny, and there are small bubbles. There is an unpleasant smell when the KOH solution is added to the vaginal fluid sample. Many types of bacteria were found (such as Gardnerella), clue cells, or both. Vaginal pH is higher than 4.5. |
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