Your patient complains of vaginal discharge with itching, dysuria, and cramping. You would assess for aggravating factors, which include
a. taking antibiotics or birth control pills. c. ingesting caffeine or spices.
b. drinking alcohol recently. d. wearing cotton underpants.
A
Aggravating factors to assess for complaints of vaginal discharge with itching, dysuria, and cramping include: 1) tight pants, 2) wet bathing suits, 3) antibiotics, 4) birth control pills,
5) diet, 6) pregnancy, 7) deodorant tampons, 8) bubble bath, 9) chemical douches,
10) lubricated condoms, 11) contraceptive creams, 12) preexisting disease such as diabetes mellitus, 13) increased number of sexual partners, 14) semen, 15) vaginal films, and 16) latex products. Alcohol consumption or ingestion of caffeine or spices are not indicated as aggravating factors. Wearing cotton underpants is an alleviating factor. Drinking alcohol and ingesting caffeine or spices are aggravating factors for urinary symptoms.
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