Vaginal discharge can occur at any age but is usually a symptom of reproductive years.

Causes

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    Candidiasis

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    Bacterial vaginosis

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    Trichomonas vaginosis ( Fig. 60 )

    Figure 60, Trichomoniasis .

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    Cervicitis, e.g. gonorrhoea, Chlamydia , herpes

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    Excessive normal secretions

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    Retained foreign body, e.g. tampon, pessary

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    Intrauterine contraceptive device

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    Salpingitis

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    Infection of Bartholin’s glands

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    Neoplasm, e.g. vagina, vulva

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    Pyometra

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    Colovaginal fistula

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