Vaginal Wet Mount

Wet Mount, Vaginal

Why It Is Done

A vaginal wet mount is done to find the cause of vaginal itching, burning, rash, odour, or discharge.


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Author: Carrie Henley
Jan Nissl, RN, BS
Last Updated: September 26, 2006
Medical Review: Renée M. Crichlow, MD - Family Medicine
Tom Bailey, MD - Family Medicine
Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Topic Contents
 Test Overview
Arrow PointerWhy It Is Done
 How To Prepare
 How It Is Done
 How It Feels
 Risks
 Results
 What Affects the Test
 What To Think About
 Credits