Bacterial Vaginosis: Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis (amincolitis).

Family history

Social history

  • Is there any evidence of psychosocial stress or strain due to your family situation?

Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).

  • Have you noticed any symptoms such as discharge?
  • What does this look like? Color? Texture?
  • Does the discharge smell?
  • Do you have burning and/or itching in the vaginal area?
  • Do you have discomfort when urinating?

Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis

Self anamnesis incl. medication anamnesis

  • Previous diseases (gynecological diseases).
  • Operations
  • Allergies
  • Pregnancies
  • Medication history