vaginal

discharge
Jessica G9C
 Vagina discharge
Vaginal discharge is the term for fluid or mucus
that comes out of the vagina. Vaginal discharge is a
common problem among women, and leads many
women to see a health care provider. A certain
amount of vaginal discharge is normal, unless
accompanied by itching, burning, or other disturbing
symptoms.
 Sign & Symptoms

Sym
ptoms Sign
Vaginal itching, burning Smells fishy
or irritation Thick and white,
Painful urination like cottage
Thick, white vaginal cheese
discharge
Green, yellow or
Bad odor that lasts more
frothy
than a day
 Modes of transmission
How is vaginal discharge transmitted?
Vaginosis bakterial: This bacteria is transmitted
through oral sex and women who have many sexual
partners
Trichomoniasis: Trichomoniasis infection occurs
through sexual intercourse and sharing items
contaminated with protozoa.
 control &
prevention
1 Keep your vagina clean Wear comfortable clothes 3
Wash the outside of the vagina using
unscented soap. Avoid wearing tight underwear.
Make sure to wipe from front to back, Wear underwear with material that
to prevent bacteria from entering the absorbs sweat.
vagina and causing infection.

2 Perform safe and healthy

sexual activities
Adopt a clean and healthy lifestyle
During menstruation, regularly 4
Clean yourself after sexual change sanitary napkins every 3-
activity. 5 hours.
Avoid soaking for too long in
Not changing sexual partners
warm water.
Thank
you