PATHOLOGIC VAGINAL DISCHARGE Common causes in lower genital tract 1)Bacterial vaginosis 2)Candidal vulvo vaginitis 3) Trichomonas vaginalis Bacterial Vaginosis Affects 25% of women 50% of women asymptomatic Commonest cause of vaginal complaint. Specific trigger not known, but BV related to o Intercourse- especially new partner, sexual aids o Spermicides, douches o Other infectionsPATHOLOGIC VAGINAL DISCHARGE Common causes in lower genital tract 1) Bacterial vaginosis 2) Candidal vulvo vaginitis 3) Trichomonas vaginalis Bacterial Vaginosis ▪ Affects 25% of women ▪ 50% of women asymptomatic ▪ Commonest cause of vaginal complaint. ▪ Specific trigger not known, but BV related to: o Intercourse – especially new partner, sexual aids o Spermicides, douches o Other infections