How to Diagnose Vaginal Discharge

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Understand the function of vaginal discharge.. Understand what normal vaginal discharge looks like.. Know the normal reasons your discharge may change.

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Understand the function of vaginal discharge.

Step 1

Understand the function of vaginal discharge.

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Understand what normal vaginal discharge looks like.

Step 2

Understand what normal vaginal discharge looks like.

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Know the normal reasons your discharge may change.

Step 3

Know the normal reasons your discharge may change.

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Don't worry about "cleaning out" your normal discharge.

Step 4

Don't worry about "cleaning out" your normal discharge.

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Examine the color and texture of your vaginal discharge.

Step 5

Examine the color and texture of your vaginal discharge.

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Evaluate the vaginal discharge.

Step 6

Evaluate the vaginal discharge.

7

Consider other causes of abnormal discharge.

Step 7

Consider other causes of abnormal discharge.

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Consult your physician.

Step 8

Consult your physician.

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Make an appointment with your physician.

Step 9

Make an appointment with your physician.

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Let the doctor know of any conditions or actions that may be relevant.

Step 10

Let the doctor know of any conditions or actions that may be relevant.

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Have a physical examination, including a pelvic exam.

Step 11

Have a physical examination, including a pelvic exam.

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Have your samples sent to a lab for testing.

Step 12

Have your samples sent to a lab for testing.

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Wait for your test results.

Step 13

Wait for your test results.

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