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Vaginal Self-Examination (VSE)
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A vaginal self-examination is a way for a woman to look at her Reference vulva Opens New Window and Reference vagina Opens New Window. You should tell your doctor about any problems you find.
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The vulva does not have sores or other growths, such as Reference genital warts Opens New Window. |
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The vaginal walls are reddish pink and have folds or ridges. No sores or growths are present. |
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Normal discharge is clear and thin or white and creamy. The discharge does not have a bad odor, is not bloody, and does not look like curds (cottage cheese). |
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Sores or rough, raised spots on the skin (such as genital warts) may be present. Redness and itching of the labia may mean an irritation (from feminine products or sexual activity) or infection (such as Reference genital herpes Opens New Window or another Reference sexually transmitted infection Opens New Window) is present. |
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Vaginal discharge that has a bad odor may mean an infection such as Reference trichomoniasis Opens New Window is present. Discharge that looks like curds may mean a Reference vaginal yeast infection Opens New Window is present. |
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