Table 1. Vaginal health index (Bachmann et al. [22]).
Score | Overall elasticity* | Fluid secretion type and consistency | pH | Epithelial mucosa | Moisture |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | None | None | 6.1 | Petechiae noted before contact | None, mucosa inflamed |
2 | Poor | Scant, thin yellow | 5.6–6.0 | Bleeds with light contact | None, mucosa not inflamed |
3 | Fair | Superficial, thin white | 5.1–5.5 | Bleeds with scraping | Minimal |
4 | Good | Moderate, thin white | 4.7–5.0 | Not friable, thin mucosa | Moderate |
5 | Excellent | Normal (white flocculent) | ≤4.6 | Not friable, normal mucosa | Normal |
*Lower score corresponds to greater urogenital atrophy.