Precautions for the characteristics of vaginal discharge for the tendency of genital infections†

Objective To determine the relationship between the color of vaginal discharge and the volume of vaginal discharge and the types of microorganisms in the genital organs. Methods Cross-sectional study by conducting vaginal swab examinations on 56 women with complaints of vaginal discharge in Bareng Lor Village, Klaten, and Sewugalur, Kulon Progo, Indonesia. A vaginal swab was carried out with a Gram examination. Data were coded and analyzed using the chi-c test. Results The color of vaginal discharge was divided into: non-vaginal discharge 16.1% (9/56), white/clear/mucoid 50% (28/56), greenish/white 14.3% (8/56), brownish white/brown 3.6% (2/56), powdery and white 3.6% (2/56), post coitus bleeding 7.1% (4/56), and other complaints (itching, odor, erosion) 5.4% (3/56). The volume of vaginal discharge was divided into: normal 16.1% (9/56), a little 48.2% (27/56), and a lot 35.7% (20/56). The types of microorganisms obtained were: no microorganisms growing 8.9% (5/56), Gram positive cocci/bacilli 7.1% (4/56), Gram negative cocci/bacilli 19.6% (11/56), Gram positive/negative coccobacilli 7.1% (4/56), growth of >2 bacteria 42.9% (24/56), and fungus/yeast cells/clue cells 14.3% (8/56). There is a significant relationship between volume and type of microorganisms ( P = 0.011), while the relationship between color/type of vaginal discharge and microorganisms is not significantly related. Conclusions The volume of vaginal discharge reflects the presence of risky microorganisms.