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Post-menopausal vaginitis.

C A Ross

    Journal of Medical Microbiology
    |May 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    In post-menopausal women experiencing vaginal discharge, yeast infections are the primary microbiological concern. Early diagnosis and treatment of these yeast infections are crucial for effective management.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gynecology
    • Microbiology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Vaginal discharge is a common complaint in women over 50.
    • Microbiological causes of vaginal discharge in post-menopausal women require further investigation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the vaginal microflora of post-menopausal women with discharge to that of asymptomatic controls.
    • To identify the predominant etiological agents responsible for vaginal discharge in this demographic.

    Main Methods:

    • Vaginal swabs were collected from 383 women over 50 with vaginal discharge.
    • Samples were also collected from 148 age-matched asymptomatic women attending a cytology clinic.
    • Cultured organisms from both groups were compared.

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    Main Results:

    • The prevalence of yeast in women with vaginal discharge was 20%.
    • Yeast was present in only 6% of the asymptomatic control group.
    • No other significant microbiological differences were observed between the groups.

    Conclusions:

    • Yeast infection is the most common cause of vaginal discharge in post-menopausal women.
    • Diagnosis and treatment should focus on identifying and managing yeast infections.
    • Further research may explore specific risk factors for yeast colonization in this age group.