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Wet prep and koh test on vaginal secretions
The wet prep and KOH prep tests can reveal if the cause of vaginal infection is Candida, Trichomonas, or bacterial vaginosis.
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What is the result of koh prep of oral scraping in thrush?
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What is koh test for eyes?
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What is the solution for a young girl experiencing vaginal dryness? I can't seem to get "wet" during intercourse.
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My tampon gets very wet from natural vaginal moisture 30 mins after putting it in. Is this normal? Already using super absorbency ones.
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Hi I have a vaginal itch that is outside all the tests I've done come back negative I don't know what to do. It's been about three months now?
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I have a vaginal discharge for about a year now. It don't itch. My underwear always wet and I have Oder. My vaginal discharge is white. What can I do?
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I suddenly got strong foul vaginal odor that ive never smelled before and it constantly feels like i wet my pants a little bit its been like this for?
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What are the tests for recurrent vaginal infections?
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If pap test is negative, there is no vaginal cancer?
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Is it possible to predict ovulation based on vaginal secretions?
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Are any special tests needed, or can a regular doctor see me for my vaginal discharge?
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I am a male had vaginal sex. what herpes test should i get? and when so the test is accurate?
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What can cause hot pink vaginal dicharge? Consistancy like a wet powder, there were two little lumps.does not look like blood.
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Hi, am having vaginal discharge, it's whitish and milky, it does not smell and tests done said I do not have an infection. Is this normal ?
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Is a domeboro soak effective for vaginal itching and irritation?
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Can vaginal secretions contain HIV? and can it be transferred through oral sex?
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Unprotected vaginal sex about 7 weeks ago, concerned about HIV exposure. What tests will give reliable results this soon?
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I've been having constant vaginal discharge, no itch, burn or odor. What can this be? All tests of hormones and infections came back normal.
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