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Genital Irritation in Females

Diagnosis & Tests

How is the condition diagnosed?

A thorough medical history and physical exam will be performed as the first step in diagnosing the cause of the genital irritation. The healthcare provider may order tests such as:

a pelvic exam and Pap smear

blood tests

an examination of the abdomen called a laparoscopy

an examination of the vagina and cervix called a colposcopy

x-rays and scans, such as ultrasound of the pelvic organs

cultures of any discharge

biopsy

a D&C, which is a procedure in which the surgeon scrapes away part of the uterine lining

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