Keywords

atrophic vaginitis, bacterial vaginosis, desquamative inflammatory vaginitis, genitourinary syndrome of menopause, lichen planus, lichen sclerosus, persistent vaginal discharge, trichomoniasis, vaginal discharge, vulvovaginal candidiasis

Authors

1. Morgan, Hilary S. PhD, CNM

Abstract

Abstract: Vaginal discharge is a common complaint managed by NPs in ambulatory settings. This article reviews noninfectious etiologies of vaginal discharge with diagnostic criteria and recommended treatment to aid the NP in correctly managing these patients.