Hosted by Dr. Marla Shapiro If you suffer from abnormal vaginal discharge or discomfort, it may not be a yeast infection. Vaginal infections are a common health issue for women. The 3 most common types of vaginal infections are related to bacteria, yeast and trichinosis (a parasite). Symptoms can be similar, so inaccurate self- diagnosis and self-treatment are common, which can lead to prolonged duration of symptoms or more serious complications. There is now a home screening test that can help you identify the type of vaginal infections you may have and guide you towards the appropriate course of action and treatment. • Only 34% of women correctly self-diagnose yeast infections • Bacterial vaginosis is the most common type of vaginal infection Who should use VagiSense ® ? Women of menstruating age who have any of the following symptoms: vaginal itching or burning, abnormal vaginal discharge colour or odour, or excessive discharge. VagiSense ® is available on pharmacy shelves. For more information, visit www.vagisense.ca POSSIBLE YEAST INFECTION Consider a non-prescription antifungal treatment HIGH RISK OF BACTERIAL OR PARASITIC INFECTION Consult your healthcare professional for a prescription VagiSense ® • easy to use • self-diagnostic swab • detects bacterial & parasitic infections • results in seconds Identifying the cause of your vaginitis is the ﬁrst step to quick relief.

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Hosted by Dr. Marla Shapiro

If you suffer from abnormal vaginal discharge or discomfort, it may not be a yeast infection.

Vaginal infections are a common health issue for women. The 3 most common types of vaginal infections are related to bacteria, yeast and trichinosis (a parasite). Symptoms can be similar, so inaccurate self-diagnosis and self-treatment are common, which can lead to prolonged duration of symptoms or more serious complications.

There is now a home screening test that can help you identify the type of vaginal infections you may have and guide you towards the appropriate course of action and treatment.

• Only 34% of women correctly self-diagnose yeast infections • Bacterial vaginosis is the most common type of vaginal infection

Who should use VagiSense®?Women of menstruating age who have any of the following symptoms: vaginal itching or burning, abnormal vaginal discharge colour or odour, or excessive discharge.

VagiSense® is available on pharmacy shelves.For more information, visit www.vagisense.ca

Possible yeast infection

Consider a non-prescription

antifungal treatment

HigH risk of bacterial or

Parasitic infection

Consult your healthcare professional for a

prescription

VagiSense®

• easy to use• self-diagnostic swab • detects bacterial &

parasitic infections • results in seconds

Identifying the cause of your vaginitis is the first step to quick relief.

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VagiSense® is a home screening test that reacts to vaginal pH and buffer capacity to detect vaginal bacterial and parasitic infections. This product may not be right for you.

Always read and follow the package instructions carefully.VagiSense® is a registered trademark of Paladin Labs Inc.

Created by Continuing Education Group, Inc. This program is part of our Canadian Better Living series.

Our goal is to help people like you make more informed choices when it comes to managing your health.

If you have any non-medical questions or comments, email [email protected].

1. Daron G. Ferris, et al. Over-the-Counter Antifungal Drug Misuse Associated With Patient-Diagnosed Vulvovaginal Candidiasis. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, VOL. 99, NO. 3, MARCH 2002.

To find out more about VagiSense®, watch Understanding & Identifying Vaginal Infectionswww.BetterLivingTV.ca/VagiSense