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Have Dark Brownish Discharge. Pap Smear And Ultrasound Showed Clear. Worried
Question: I am 71 years old and have a dark brownish discharge have had a pap smear and ultrasound nothing was found. I am worried .
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Dark brownish or XXXXXXX discharge are suggestive for bacterial vaginosis or trichomoniasis, but for definitely diagnosis you need properly laboratory investigation, exactly : antibiogram (testing for the sensitivity of an isolated bacterial strain to different antibiotics ) that will help you find exactly most potent antibiotic for your condition, and one of following tests: saline wet mount ( microscopic exam) , Whiff test ( with KOH solutions ), Culture , Affirm DNA hybridization method or Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay [ELISA] strip test. Additionally transvaginal ultrasonography( to examine vagina, cervix and uterus that can’t be examined by simply abdominal/pelvic ultrasonography). These tests will help to determine cause and accordingly right treatment.
I wish you good luck and speedy recovery,
Hope this helps and I have answered your query. If you have additional queries don’t hesitate to ask.
Best Regards,
Dr.Mihail
Welcome to Healthcare Magic,
Dark brownish or XXXXXXX discharge are suggestive for bacterial vaginosis or trichomoniasis, but for definitely diagnosis you need properly laboratory investigation, exactly : antibiogram (testing for the sensitivity of an isolated bacterial strain to different antibiotics ) that will help you find exactly most potent antibiotic for your condition, and one of following tests: saline wet mount ( microscopic exam) , Whiff test ( with KOH solutions ), Culture , Affirm DNA hybridization method or Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay [ELISA] strip test. Additionally transvaginal ultrasonography( to examine vagina, cervix and uterus that can’t be examined by simply abdominal/pelvic ultrasonography). These tests will help to determine cause and accordingly right treatment.
I wish you good luck and speedy recovery,
Hope this helps and I have answered your query. If you have additional queries don’t hesitate to ask.
Best Regards,
Dr.Mihail
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