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What is "Vaginal pH?"
The pH of a healthy vagina ranges from 3.8 to 4.5. pH is a way to describe how acidic a substance is. It is given by a number on a scale of 1-14. The lower the number, the more acidic the substance.
The pH of the vagina can be obtained either in the doctor's office or at home
with a vaginal pH test kit which determines how acidic or alkaline the vagina is
when the vaginal pH test is conducted. Knowing your vagina's pH is very important for
optimum vaginal health. When your vagina's pH is within the 3.8 to 4.5 range,
there is a healthy balance of vaginal flora or bacteria that keeps the vaginal yeast
cells in check. When the vagina's pH is out of this health pH range of 3.8 to
4.5, the vagina's healthy flora decreases and the amounts of bad bacteria
increases, upsetting the natural balance of the vagina. The end result is vaginal odor and
vaginal yeast infections.
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What is a Vaginal
pH Test?
A vaginal pH test measures the pH of your
vagina and the vaginal secretions/discharge.
Why should I have
my vagina's pH measured?
The
vaginal pH test will help your doctor determine if your vaginal symptoms (i.e., itching, burning, unpleasant odor, or unusual discharge) are likely caused by an infection that needs medical treatment. The test is not intended for HIV, chlamydia, herpes, gonorrhea, syphilis, or group B streptococcus.
How accurate is the
vaginal pH test?
Home vaginal pH tests showed good agreement with a doctor's diagnosis. However, just because you find changes in your vaginal pH, doesn't always mean that you have a vaginal infection. pH changes also do not help or differentiate one type of infection from another. Your doctor diagnoses a vaginal infection by using a combination of: pH, microscopic examination of the vaginal discharge, amine odor, culture, wet preparation, and Gram stain.
Does a positive
vaginal pH test mean you have a vaginal infection?
No, a positive test (elevated pH) could occur for other reasons. If you detect elevated pH, you should see your doctor for further testing and treatment. There are no over-the-counter medications for treatment of an elevated vaginal pH.
If test results are negative, can you be sure that you do not have a vaginal infection? No, you may have an infection that does not show up in these tests. If you have no symptoms, your negative test could suggest the possibility of chemical, allergic, or other noninfectious irritation of the vagina. Or, a negative test could indicate the possibility of a yeast infection. You should see your doctor if you find changes in your vaginal pH or if you continue to have symptoms.
How is the vaginal
pH test conducted?
The
doctor (or you, if done at home) places the pH paper inside your vagina and against
one of the "walls" of the vagina for a few seconds. He/she then compares the color of the pH paper to the color on the chart
(provided with the test kit). The number on the chart for the color that best matches the color on the pH paper is the vaginal pH number.
Is the vaginal pH home test similar to
my doctor’s test?
Yes. The home vaginal pH tests are practically identical to the ones sold to doctors. But your doctor can provide a more thorough assessment of your vaginal status through your history, physical exam, and other laboratory tests than you can using a single pH test in your home.
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What is Pelvic
Organ Prolapse?
Pelvic
Organ Prolapse also
referred to as Pelvic
Prolapse, is a very common
condition, particularly among older women. It's estimated that half of women who
have children will experience some form of Pelvic
Organ Prolapse in later
life. Many women, particularly because they may no longer be sexually active,
and fail to continue receiving their annual pelvic exams, don't seek help from
their doctor. Therefore, the actual number of women affected by Pelvic
Organ Prolapse is unknown.
Pelvic
Organ Prolapse may also be
called; genital prolapse, pelvic relaxation, pelvic prolapse, uterine prolapse,
uterovaginal prolapse, pelvic
floor dysfunction,
urogenital prolapse, vaginal relaxation or vaginal
vault prolapse.
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What is Pelvic Prolapse?
Pelvic
Prolapse is
another term used for "Pelvic
Organ Prolapse."
Pelvic
Prolapse is a very common
condition, particularly among older women. It's estimated that half of women who
have children will experience some form of Pelvic
Organ Prolapse in later
life. Many women, particularly because they may no longer be sexually active,
and fail to continue receiving their annual pelvic exams, don't seek help from
their doctor. Therefore, the actual number of women affected by Pelvic
Organ Prolapse is unknown.
Pelvic
Prolapse may also be
called; genital prolapse, pelvic relaxation, pelvic prolapse, uterine prolapse,
uterovaginal prolapse, pelvic floor dysfunction, urogenital prolapse or vaginal
vault prolapse.
What are the symptoms that indicate a
woman is suffering from Pelvic
Prolapse?
Loss of bladder control.
Loss of bowel control.
Increasing need and frequency to urinate - and then difficulty in completely emptying your bladder.
The feelings that your of pelvic or vaginal heaviness, bulging, fullness and/or pain, or a feeling that something is "dropping."
Recurrent bladder infections.
Excessive vaginal discharge.
Pain or lack of sensation during sex
But
Pelvic
Organ Prolapse is a real,
common and treatable problem. Consider this:
About half of all women over age 50 suffer from some degree of Pelvic
Organ Prolapse.
One in 10 women undergo surgery for Pelvic
Organ Prolapse by age 80.
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What is Gynecologic Urology?
Gynecologic Urology, also referred to as
Uro-gynecology, is a subspecialty within the field of
Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Uro-gynecology's specialty is female pelvic disorders such as
pelvic organ prolapse (bulges that extend from the uterus into the vagina or extend out of the vagina), urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence and constipation.
Doctors that complete their residency in Obstetrics and
Gynecology, then go onto complete fellowship training in Uro-gynecology, where they spend several years focusing only on
Uro-gynecology and female pelvic
disorders.
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