Metro Med

Bacterial Vaginosis: Condition Workup


Listen Later

In this Obstetrics and Gynaecology series, we explore Bacterial Vaginosis (BV): its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

๐Ÿฆ  Understand the pathophysiology โ€“ imbalance of vaginal flora, reduced lactobacilli, and overgrowth of anaerobic bacteria.
โš ๏ธ Learn about risk factors โ€“ multiple sexual partners, douching, recent antibiotic use, and IUDs.
๐Ÿ” Recognize key symptoms โ€“ thin, grey-white vaginal discharge, fishy odor, and absence of significant irritation or pain.
๐Ÿฉบ Discover essential diagnostic tools โ€“ Amselโ€™s criteria, Nugent scoring, pH testing, and microscopy.
๐Ÿ’Š Review treatment options โ€“ metronidazole, clindamycin, and lifestyle modifications to prevent recurrence.

Perfect for medical students, healthcare professionals, and anyone wanting to understand bacterial vaginosis better!๐ŸŽ™๏ธโœจ#BacterialVaginosis #WomensHealth #MedicalPodcast

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Metro MedBy Hayder Anchor