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Figure (e) illustrates a vaginal smear during early pregnancy. The cells
exhibit dense groups or conglomerations (5) of intermediate cells (6) with
folded borders. Superficial acidophilic cells (7) and neutrophils are scarce.
The vaginal smear during menopause in Figure (f) is different from all other
phases. The intermediate cells (13) are scarce, whereas the predominant cells
are the oval basal cells (14). Also, neutrophils (15) are in abundance.
Menopausal smears are variable and depend on the stage of the menopause and
the estrogen levels.
FIGURE 21.32 ■ Vaginal exfoliate cytology (vaginal smear) during different
reproductive phases. Stain: hematoxylin, orange G, and eosin azure. Medium
magnification.
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