Lower genitourinary infections in women

Abstract

Vaginitis, cystitis, urethritis, and cervicitis are common diagnoses made in women attending family physicians' offices. Recent research has fundamentally altered available information on the diagnosis and management of these common genitourinary infections. This clinical review discusses presenting symptoms, physical findings, laboratory diagnostic aids, treatment, and follow-up for each lower genitourinary syndrome in women concluding with a summary flow chart illustrating an overall recommended approach.