NU609 Advanced Health Assessment Assignments Unit 10 Discussion

Vaginal Conditions

You have a 28-year-old female in the clinic with a complaint of an offensive and fishy-smelling, abnormal vaginal discharge.  She denies a history of STDs.  She reports getting yeast infections on two occasions.  Her last infection was a year ago.  She used OTC medication and reported relief.  Reports that she is married and has not had any other sex partners.  Otherwise, she is healthy.

What two diagnostic/laboratory procedures would you order to evaluate her condition?

Discuss your rationale (document), normal findings or range for the procedures, teachings associated with the procedures (e.g., NPO, fasting, etc,).

Your response should include evidence of review of the course material, websites, and literature through proper citations using APA format.

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Vaginal Conditions

Introduction

With more than 40 million women in the U.S., vulvodynia is a painful condition that affects about one out of every 100 women. It has also been called “painful intercourse” and “vaginal pain syndrome,” but it’s important to remember that not all cases of vulvar pain are caused by vulvodynia. In fact, many women with this condition have no symptoms at all or experience only mild discomfort when they engage in sex play—and some even find it pleasurable! But if you’re experiencing pain during sexual activity, there’s no need for embarrassment or shame: these conditions can be treated successfully with treatment options including medication, physical therapy and other techniques.

vulval dermatitis

Vulval dermatitis is an inflammation of the vulva. It can occur due to allergies or poor hygiene, or it may be a reaction to certain soaps. Symptoms include itching, burning and irritation that occurs on the outer surface of your vagina. Treatment includes avoiding triggers and using a soothing cream like Cetaphil Daily Moisturizing Lotion to help relieve symptoms.

vulvodynia

Vulvodynia is a chronic pain condition that can cause burning, stinging, itching and rawness in the vulva. It may be very painful and debilitating, causing a woman to avoid sex and other activities.

Vulvodynia can be described as burning, stinging or soreness of the vulvar area. It may also feel like an insect has bitten you on the outside of your vagina or around your clitoris (the small sex organ located inside your body).

polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

PCOS is the most common cause of female infertility, affecting 5-10 percent of reproductive-aged women. It’s also associated with obesity, acne and excessive hair growth.

PCOS is a hormone disorder in which ovulation does not occur regularly or at all—that’s why it’s sometimes called “the woman without a womb.” In some cases, you may have irregular periods or no period at all (amenorrhea). Because ovulation doesn’t happen regularly enough for conception to occur on its own, PCOS can lead to anovulation (no eggs release) or even an egg that has been fertilized but doesn’t attach itself properly to your uterine wall during menstruation; in this case you’ll get pregnant only if there are multiple sperm cells present in your cervix after ovulation occurs.

endometriosis

Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue that normally lines the uterus grows outside of the uterus. It can cause pain, infertility and other health problems for some women.

Endometriosis typically occurs when endometrial implants (tissue from the lining of your uterus) grow into areas other than where they should be growing. These implants are made up of cells called stromal cells (a type of cell) that have migrated from their normal habitat in your body to other places such as muscles and organs where they can cause inflammation or damage them over time

polymenorrhea

Polymenorrhea is a common disorder characterized by menstrual bleeding that does not occur every month. It can be caused by many factors, including hormone imbalance, stress, and physical or emotional trauma. Symptoms of this condition include:

• Blood clots in the uterus (uterine fibroids)

• Painful cramps during menstruation

• Heavy bleeding between periods

Takeaway:

• Vaginal discharge is a common condition that most women experience during their lifetime. It’s usually not serious, but it can be uncomfortable and embarrassing if you have no idea what’s going on. In this article we’ll cover the most common causes of vaginal discharge, as well as how to treat them.

• If you have recurring yeast infections or bacterial vaginosis (BV), there are some things you should know before seeing a doctor:

Conclusion

We hope this article has given you a better understanding of what vaginal conditions are, how they manifest in women and how to treat them. We also hope that it helped you understand why these conditions can be so debilitating for women who live with them every day. While each individual woman’s experience is unique and challenging, it is important to share our experiences so that other women will know there are resources out there just waiting for them to access!