QUESTION:
How can i get rid of unpleasant vaginal odor?
I have been to the doctor numerous times and they can never find anything wrong with me, but yet I have an unpleasant odor. It has caused me to become self conscious. I have heard of a new product called Enzara that the company claims works, but I have been hesistant to purchase it. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

• ANSWER:
  Sounds like you have a lot of bacterial down there and it's causing a smell. Whatever you do....DON'T DOUCHE! Douching does more harm than good, so don't do it! You should try Feminine wash by Summer's Eve to clean down there. During the day, use Feminine powder and Feminine wipes. All of these products are made by Summer's Eve and you can find them in any store next to the pads and tampons. I use all of these products everyday, and I don't have odor anymore, so you try it. It worked for me, it should work for you.

QUESTION:
Can an IUD be the cause of vaginal odor?
Very good hygeine, always smelled normal until i got the iud. Now after having intercourse, there is a strong unpleasant odor. No discharge or other symptoms. Other than bacterial vaginosis could it be from my IUD? also any suggestions on stopping it (NOT douches, i know those are not good)
i also have hypothyroidism and take meds for lungs, thyroid and some mental issues. But i dont think those are related

• ANSWER:
  It just might be because of your IUD. I would definitely get it checked out.

QUESTION:
What is the cause of vaginal discharge with odor ?
I'm a healthy girl who always maintains good body hygiene. A few months ago I've had unpleasant odor discharge and itchiness but it was gone after a few weeks. Now I'm having it again and it's beginning to worry me. Can you tell me what is the cause of this condition and what should I do about it ?

• ANSWER:
  Change of vaginal discharge appears when the vaginal pH balance is disturbed, causing vaginitis. There are many factors that can upset the balance of the acidity level, such as using harsh soap to clean the vaginal area, perfumed feminine sprays, antibiotics medicines, douching or other vaginitis development.
  To prevent vaginitis : choose cotton panties as cotton allows air flows and absorbs moisture easily, avoid wearing tight pants for long period, avoid douching or using feminine spray to your vaginal area and clean your genital area with mild soap (be sure to dry thoroughly with clean towel).
  Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common cause of vaginal infection.
  Beside the vaginal discharge with odor, BV is usually indicated with itching and burning, inflammation and swelling of the vulva. Sometimes BV can go away without treatment. However to avoid complications such as pelvic inflammatory disease, it is advisable to treat BV to relieve symptoms and stop it from recurring. Since antibiotics can kill both ‘bad’ bacteria and “good” bacteria, BV is better be treated with natural treatment and following methods that cut the root causes of bacteria vaginosis.

QUESTION:
Unpleasant odor? do i have vaginal infection or its just the feminine wash?
Hi Im jana 12 years old. I need help I noticed this since i didnt get my period for 3 months. and 2 months of using the feminine wash. When i was changing I removed shorts I smelled something. . I think its the white or greenish mucus that comes out, the smell reached my shorts, i think the mucus thingy is normal for me before you have your period. Now after 1 one week my mom said the smell of my room is disgusting. I also smelled it it smelled the same with the smell of my shorts the other week. I know its disgusting and embarassing. the smell was all over my room. I just started my very first period January 2010 I havent got my period for 3 months. so is it normal cause i didnt get my period for so long that the smell was like that? or is it the feminine wash? my doctor said i should wash my vagina for 2 times a day. but now im doing it once a day. should i discontinue? or is it just i didnt get my period for so long that's why its like that? when ask my mom. .she wont answer me. .
SO PLEASE HELP ! IM WEARING PAJAMAS RIGHT NOW AND THE SMELL REACHED MY PAJAMA AGAIN SO I ALWAYS CHANGE.

THANKS!
btw. the pediatrcian told me to use feminine wash months before i started my period started. Ever know and then that time i change the feminine wash everytime its no more. this january 2010 i started my first period. the last one was march. i used ph care before using lactacyd that im currently using right now. i noticed the smell since last month and i itch. and sometimes lower abdomen pains.
should i need to go to a pediatrician or gynecologist ?
the let me use the feminine wash when i was 10 or 11 ? i still didnt get my period that time. i started at 12.

• ANSWER:
  for your period not being on time please consult a gynecologist immediately.

  to get rid of vaginal odor you can easily make use of some home remedies. These are natural cures which are bound to provide you quick permanent relief from a smelly vaginal

  http://ezinearticles.com/?Causes-and-Cures-For-Vaginal-Odor&id=4461045

QUESTION:
Vaginal Odor and irritation?
Okay,

So not long ago I was dating a guy who I found out was a little more sexually active than I had been led to believe, so I went to the Doctors and had my 1st ever paps-mere done and also insisted on being tested for STDs. To my relief, all STD results came back negative. But my Pap came back bad and I had to go to a professional. Turned out I had a condition called Displasia which is something that causes HPV (not 100% understanding of it all) and after a horrible experience with the probing and removal of the "issue" and a biopsy, I was left bleeding for well over 2 months! Talk about a horrible experience. Of course during this month, I had experienced some more potent than normal odors which I assumed was due to the surgical laser-based biopsy and removal of the displacement. Well the healing has finally passed I believe because the bleeding had ceased. Unfortunately, I started getting a mild itchy-like irritation that happens only at certain random times and have been releasing a thicker, whiter fluid for my vagina that puts off a very unpleasant odor.

I wasn't sure if this was due to my surgery or if was a bacterial infection like yeast infection... I bought the over the counter Monistat Kit and haven't used it cause I am not sure if this is the appropriate situation for it or maybe I should go back to the doctor who performed my surgery. I used to have no odor or problems til after my surgery. But its been bout 4 or 5 months since my surgery. Should I get retested for STDs?? Should I go back to my doctor? Should I take the monistat pill 1st?? What do you think it is and what do you think I should do?

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QUESTION:
How are bacterial vaginal infections caused?
I'm curious b/c I got a pH of 6 on a vagisil screening test, and I am NOT sexually active. I have a strong unpleasant odor, yellow discharge, itching, and a bit of a rash. I also have soreness around the vaginal area. I am wondering if I got these symptoms from public bathrooms or eating too much refined sugar or something else.

• ANSWER:
  Such infection can come from unhygienic utilities as well as from a partner.

QUESTION:
Vaginal odor question?
I can't believe that I'm asking this as it's really embarrassing. But my boyfriend says that I've got vaginal odor that's unpleasant. He makes out like I have terrible hygiene and don't care about it, but that's just not true! I wash the area with unscented, mild soap every time I get in the shower. I have treated repeatedly for BV and yeast infection thinking that might be the problem. I drink a ton of water everyday. I eat a lot of yogurt. I don't douche (never have, never will...or cleanse up in the vagina), and I don't have any std's. I wipe from front to back. I don't wear a lot of tight clothes. I do shave the area, but I shouldn't think that would cause a huge problem. Still, my boyfriend complains about the odor, and he acts like I'm ignorant to female problems. I'm not ignorant to the problem, but I also don't know what to do anymore. A part of me thinks he's just not fond of the way I personally smell, especially since I don't think it smells particularly bad. I have had a few infections in my life, but they're not chronic. Could it be that's just the way I smell? Could it be the lubricant we use? I'm just at a loss here!

• ANSWER:
  Seems you're doing everything right. And you know what to or not do.
  No, never douche. It'll upset the vaginal ph level. (Vaginas are 'self cleaning' ovens if you've not heard that term before..lol)

  Tell him it's normal and if he doesn't like it, then tell him to get lost. He's not worth the trouble if he doesn't understand a woman's body. Sorry, but true.

  Ask him if he's brushing his tongue and flossing!! That can affect smelling!!

QUESTION:
I have a strange vaginal discharge, doctors have found no infection - what could be causing this?
Recently i have experienced an excess amount of vaginal discharge which is whitish yellow in colour and has an unpleasant odor. I have visited the doctor three times and they have been unable to find any infection. Any suggestions for an alternate cause, or something i can do to help it. I find it to be very embarrassing and its effecting my self-esteem, especially sexually.

• ANSWER:
  If they haven't found an infection then you are most likely healthy. Just wash more often. Maybe the smell is caused by your diet.

QUESTION:
Should I see a doctor about yellow vaginal discharge?
It dries yellow and has a slightly unpleasant odor. However, I do not have any pains, vaginal irritation, itchiness, or bumps, etc.
I have never participated in any sort of sexual activity either.
(If my age is relevant, I am 18.)

It isn't a recent development, but I've just recently begun to question the normality of this condition.

Do I have a problem? Did I somehow acquire an STD through some other way than sex? Should I see a doctor? What is causing this?

• ANSWER:
  Vaginal discharge should be clear or whitish. If yours is coming out yellow or green you might want to see a gyno just to check it out

QUESTION:
Can it still be BV if my discharge is normal, but a new fishy odor has suddenly appeared?
I've always had normal vaginal odor, but literally overnight, I started having an abnormal stronger and "fishier" smell coming from inside that won't go away no matter how much I cleanse. There has been no pain, burning, itching, discolored or excess discharge...just this odor that I've never had before and is extremely unpleasant and strong. It has persisted for about 2 weeks now. I figured it might be a bacterial infection, so I've been drinking cranberry juice, eating yogurt with live cultures, drinking more water, and so far nothing has worked. It also might be worth mentioning that I had a couple of drops of blood mixed in with my normal discharge for about 3 days during this time. It was just a very light pink, and would only come out when I wiped. It went away, but it was weird since I wasn't even close to my period. Today I tried RepHresh to help balance my ph and to hopefully eliminate the odor. I just don't see how it can be BV though without the mentioned discharge that they say normally comes with it. I'm also not sure what could have caused the odor, since I've always been extremely hygenic. The smell intensifies when having intercourse too.

I am sexually active, on the pill, and have been taking calcium supplements daily for the past month and a half.

And I know, I know. I'll see a Gyno. Just want to see if anyone can offer any helpful advice or insight in the mean time.
The slightly pink discharge only lasted 3 days and has been gone for several days now. It didn't appear till about a week after the odor. Discharge is back to clear/milky and light.
Have had the same sex partner before the odor appeared, our fluids were compatible then and produced no abnormal smell.

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QUESTION:
WOMEN ONLY! Personal Question?
I have excessive and clumpy vaginal discharge, it has an unpleasant odor.
Also, I have very bad genital sweating, which also causes a musty,
acidic sweaty odor. I sometimes get small, zit-like lumps around my pubic area.
I've never had a sexual partner, I'm 15 and very self conscious about that area.
The smell can get so strong.

Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.
I'm too embarrassed to talk to mum about it, and won't even consider
a doctor or gynecologist.

Can anybody give me some peace of mind!?
Thankyou.

• ANSWER:
  You mom has gone through this, and it is ok that you have never had sex. That is not what causes this.

  But you do need to talk to your mom, and go see the doctor and have it checked out. And you may as well do it now while you are young. As you get older you will be going to the doctor a lot with one issue or another.

QUESTION:
i hate vaginal discharge how do you girls handle it!! Please read?
Hello ladies..
I'm 17 years old,and yes i know the vaginal discharge is a must we all get it and it's the way the vagina cleans itself.
But my lately i've been disliking the fact that ..well,here's the thing.First of all I'm a full virgin,as in I've made no sexual contact at all. Alright,so i get vagina discharge nearly on a daily basis,I've heard this is normal and i can wear panty liners but I want to feel free like every other girl seems to.I hate wearing thongs at times..cause discharge on thin thongs is so uncomfortable.
And another thing i get it a lot at school,it's so uncomfortable i feel so wet..and moist! And,today was the last day of my period and i had a VERY UNPLEASANT discharge the odor smelly and i couldn't wait to get home and shower.I'm afraid to date because of this as well..I'm dying to go to the gyno,can someone advice me on their women hygiene ways to maintain fresh,cause discharge makes me feel dirty ..

Is there a way i can speak to a gyno online,or someone..

Thanks in advance.
oh yes,i got my period at the age of 13 so i've had this discharge issue like around the age 15 and at the age of 14 or 15 i believe i got a smear test but the gyno didn't tell me anything wrong..
maybe,cause my "mind" is sexually active? ..

• ANSWER:
  Probably nothing wrong, its just an icky fact of life...if you feel it is more unpleasant than it should be, go to a dr - if you don't have $ you can go to your local free health clinic (every city has one, its state funded) and get checked out for free and without parental consent....also, there are really great pantie liners for thongs - i think from Always but not sure - i have used them and they are fabulous.....

  and hey, there is alway douche - it should be something used VERY rarely but it can help when you are thinking the odor isn't so pleasant - the reason you shouldn't use it so much is b/c it washes out all the GOOD bacteria you have in there as well as some bad.....

  welcome to the wild world of being a woman....yeah, its great, loll..

QUESTION:
Why are people so obsessed with covering up the natural scent of their (or their sexual partner's) vagina?
Probably the most self-consciousness is about smell. Yes, we have all heard the fish jokes. Most women will at some time notice a stronger smell than usual and feel concerned. If you feel you may have a problem, then see a doctor as you may have an infection or an STD. If you are healthy and do not have a
medical problem, then the most probable cause is hygiene. Vaginal fluid is healthy, necessary and normal, and it does not usually have a strong odour. It has such an ever so slight and subtle smell, that it is hardly noticeable and usually quite pleasant, much like sweat has a nice subtle, salty smell, but if left unchecked it becomes a strong and unpleasant odour. A considerate lover will always make sure she is fresh and clean
before engaging in sex. Some women are so self-conscious about their odour that they become fanatically clean and go so far as to use perfumed products. This is a bad idea, as your vaginal fluids contain pheromones which act as aphrodisiacs.

• ANSWER:
  if you have sexual chemistry with someone then your body smells will be attractive to them. but since u cant have sexual chemistry with everyone, and people are lonely, they try to mask their smell so that more people will like them

  so, that's why people are obsessed with covering up the natural scent

  ~vadge~

QUESTION:
This is very embarrassing and I need help?
For quite a while it seems as if I have an unpleasant odor coming from my vaginal area. Also a yellowish color comes out and hardens up and it makes it embarrassing and is a huge problem for me. Sometimes I don't want to go places cause of the problem. I'm not sexually active and I'm 17. The only other adult in the house is my dad and i don't want to ask him or go to a doctor. I just need to know what I should do about this.
My periods don't bother me really bad. It's my step dad and our doctor is all the way on Fort Knox. I bathe regularly and take care of myself. Is there a specific reason it's happening?How long do yeast infections last?

• ANSWER:
  please read below about vaginal odor, vaginal discharge and bacterial vaginosis

QUESTION:
26wks4days & notice a lot more discharge? Watery? May be TMI BUT NEED YOUR HELP!?
As the title reads I am 26wks 4days along. Sorry in advance if TMI~

I've noticed the past 4 days or so that I seem to be leaking a lot more vaginal discharge then usual. Normally, like only a few days ago, my vaginal discharge is thicker.. It sticks to my underwear and is white or clear - but very, very normal for me. Recently it's changed to almost a water-like-substance.

I feel like I've wet myself but I don't feel it coming out.. The wetness covers my whole panty-line and a little further back. Should I be worried?? I can't go by odor checks, because I've ALWAYS had a fairly unpleasant odor - even before pregnancy (cuz of hormones).

I can still feel my baby move. He still kicks, but not as much as usual... It's mostly him moving around, stretching, shifting... It warps my belly at times. I just figured he's doing that more now cause he's getting bigger. But he IS still kicking.. Just not as much as last week.

PLEASE HELP!! Thanks for reading. What could be happening? What should I do?.. xx
I lied - sometimes I DO feel the leaking sensation.. Like I do right now.. I'm sitting at the moment. But I still feel my baby shifting and such ~ PLEASE HELP!!??! ...

• ANSWER:
  I would go to your doctor, just to be on the safe side. Any change in discharge should be discussed with your doctor. The "water-like substance" may be amniotic fluid leaking out. I don't want to scare you, but it is possible. You'd want to see your doctor right away if that was the case. Hopefully it's just a change due to hormones. Good luck!

QUESTION:
RE: HELP! 26wks4days & notice a lot more discharge? Watery? May be TMI BUT NEED YOUR HELP!?
As the title reads I am 26wks 4days along. Sorry in advance if TMI~

I've noticed the past 4 days or so that I seem to be leaking a lot more vaginal discharge then usual. Normally, like only a few days ago, my vaginal discharge is thicker.. It sticks to my underwear and is white or clear - but very, very normal for me. Recently it's changed to almost a water-like-substance.

I feel like I've wet myself but I don't feel it coming out.. The wetness covers my whole panty-line and a little further back. Should I be worried?? I can't go by odor checks, because I've ALWAYS had a fairly unpleasant odor - even before pregnancy (cuz of hormones).

I can still feel my baby move. He still kicks, but not as much as usual... It's mostly him moving around, stretching, shifting... It warps my belly at times. I just figured he's doing that more now cause he's getting bigger. But he IS still kicking.. Just not as much as last week.

PLEASE HELP!! Thanks for reading. What could be happening? What should I do?.. xx

Additional details
I lied - sometimes I DO feel the leaking sensation.. Like I do right now.. I'm sitting at the moment. But I still feel my baby shifting and such ~ PLEASE HELP!!??! ...

• ANSWER:
  Yes your discharge can change after so many weeks of being pregnant. I had a friend that had it just like you explained and she went to the hospital and they said it was a bacterial infection. The doc gave her meds and I guess it went away. We dont talk about stuff like that all the time if you know what I mean?! I wouldnt worry about it really unless it was pink, red, or has some pink flesh in it.

QUESTION:
Help me please! Vaginal Discharge Dilemma!?
I have been having heavy daily discharge for nearly 5 years (before I even started having my period).

My only symptom is the heavy and odoured discharge. The odour is an unpleasant, fishy- like scent.

This is not a yeast infection. I went to my OB/GYN and she did a swab to test for bacterial vaginosis. The result was negative. I was certain that this was the condition I have been experiencing... So I don't know what to do!!

I was on birth control for three weeks for period regulation. However, I just stopped due to extreme breast enlargment as a result. My gyno thought it may help with the discharge, but it did not make a noticable difference.

I have not been secually active, so it is not an STI/STD.
However, I am in a relationship which is headed in the direction of intercourse, so i NEED to take care of this embarassing and uncomfortable situation. I have never utilized douches or anything of the sort, so I have no idea what could have caused such a condition at a young young age for such a prolonged period!!
THIS IS NOT A NORMAL DISCHARGE.
PLEASE AID ME WITH ANY INSIGHT YOU MAY HAVE!!!

• ANSWER:
  OK. First get a different gyno. The first thing a good doctor would have done upon seeing a negative test result would have been to test for something else. And keep testing until the cause was found.
  Just keep looking. You'll find it. Then, you can fix it.

QUESTION:
Embarrassing?? TMI sorry ?
Ok, this is really embarrassing (tmi...sorry) anyways, I am pregnant....but I have a couple of problems, SO PLEASE BE NICE, first I have pain during sex, like deep pain, no burning or itching, no bleeding, just pain...second, I am not sure if I have vaginal discharge or if I am leaking urine?? How do you tell which it is?? I usually wear a pad and on it - it's just a yellowish color, there is an odor, it's not fishy, but unpleasant, and a few times there is a faint smell of ammonia?? Please don't tell me to go to the doctor, cause I am already going, I just want to know if anyone has anything similar......I already feel disgusting and really embarrassed about asking this and going to the doctor....so please just be nice.....if you have any advice about what is wrong..I would appreciate it, I think it would ease me a little about going to the doctor.......

Thanks in advance
Whitney - I am not a hoe, I am married, and if you can't say anything helpful, please don't say anything at all!
I reported Whitney too, so thanks a bunch!! And thanks to everyone for actually answering - I just don't understand why certain people have to be rude and say nasty things
Especially when they don't know you....so again thanks

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QUESTION:
does cigarette smoking cause vaginal odor?
Every since i started smoking a different brand of cigarettes i have been having this foul sour smelling vaginal odor, just want to know is the cigarettes causing it?

• ANSWER:
  It might depend on which mouth you are using for smoking! lol

  But why not change back to the other brand?

  Better still, give up smoking.

  Because your breath, your hair and your clothes will smell of stale smoke, no matter how careful you are.

  I wouldn't worry about your vagina, that's not the first thing most people are going to smell!

  (Unless you lead a very interesting life!)

QUESTION:
Foul vaginal odor sometimes?
I have had yearly pap smears since I was 18, I'm 22 now. All of em were normal results. I have always had a bad smell from down there at certain times of the month. (I am on birth control pills).
I have no itching, odd discharge, or anything. I have mentioned a slight yellow discharge and the smell to my doc. and he said its normal and the pap came out normal. He said sometime b/c pills can cause the discharge, so that is normal.

It seems when I wear a panty liner, I dont notice any smell. When I do not use a panty liner, the smell is there, to me anyway, its bad...when spread my legs like when i'm sitting, it just smells discusting. Again, with a panty liner no smell.

How do i get rid of the smell. I know I sweat real bad down there, I am a bit overweight. It is very embarassing and I woud like real suggestions from other women who have this problem.
I do try and shave often. Sometimes there still is a bit of hair there.
I wash everyday. I have noticed that I dont smell it as much or at all when i wear cotten panties.

• ANSWER:
  just clean every day, and i know wearing a panty liner sucks but it's much better than smelling, oh and there some powders you can use that help too, you will just have to shop around for the one that is the best for you, (vagasil fem powders and stuff like that)........shhhh i have the same problem

QUESTION:
foul vaginal odor...help?
First i want to ask people to not be rude.
I wash GOOD, i make sure i do. And after a shower its okay for the first couple hours, but then there's always a bad smell, sometimes I can still smell it even with my pants on. It scares me a little and its causing a problem with me and my fiance because i don't want to have sex.
I'm having alot of discharge and im on the birth control pill yaz.
Theres no itching or burning, no rashes.
Does anyone have any idea whats causing this, or what i could do about it?

• ANSWER:
  Could be Bacterial Vaganoisis. I had it once, and it was very odd and strongggg smelling. Look it up! I had no other symptoms but the smell, I had to go to the gyno to get medicine for it and after I did it never came back!

  Good Luck!

QUESTION:
I have a white milky vaginal discharge that keeps leaking out of me along with a foul odor?
I went the gyno to check it out and they did all std tests and everything came out negative. They also said i dont have a yeast infection. They gave me an antibiotics for a bacterial infection (ciprofloxicin), I took it all but still have this leakage.What else could be causing this? Please help!!

• ANSWER:
  cipro is not usually used to treat BV. it is usually treated w/ flagyl or metronitizole, or cleocin.
  i would call your dr to find out for sure what they are treating you for. since cipro is not used to treat BV you will still have the odor and d/c.
  call them tomorrow and let them know you are still having the symptoms and see if they will call something else in for you.

QUESTION:
How do I get rid of vaginal odor?
I've noticed that my vagina has a very strong, very gross odor. It's been like this for as long as I can remember, and I don't have any considerable amount of discharge, and the little that I do isn't discolored, or having a strange consistency. I've also noticed that when I masturbate, the odor becomes stronger.

I know the main symptoms of yeast infections are a strong odor, and yellow or green discharge. I don't have any itching or anything, so I'm pretty sure it's not a yeast infection. Also, I've heard that douching can cause odors to be worse, because it disturbs the natural bacteria.

Is there any way that I can get rid of the foul odor without douching?
How exactly should one wash there? I usually just use mild soap, warm water and a wash cloth.

• ANSWER:
  you may have bacterial vaginosis.
  it's quite a common infection 1/10 women will get it some point in their lives.
  its a smelly (fishy, musty) infection that doesn't itch.
  it's caused by a change in the balance of bacteria in the vagina caused by: a change in sexual partner, strong washing powders, shower gels, douching etc
  it's also more likely to develop in women who have an iud (like me)
  it doesn't mean you're dirty, in fact its more likely to develop in women who clean down there more regularly.
  it clears up after a short dose of antibiotics given to you by your doctor, nurse, sexual health nurse.
  in some cases it will clear up by itself.
  washing it with gels etc will actually make it worse, you should just use water.
  it's not a sexully transmitted infection so no one else will have to be treated.

QUESTION:
foul sour smelling vaginal odor during intercourse around time of ovulation?
They say that during the time of ovulation, a sweet smell should arise. Not for me! For me it is exactly the opposite. I noticed this just recently, so maybe it has been going on for sometime, or just began, I don't know. The odor is like a sour smell, almost that of sulfer, and it ONLY arizes during intercourse. There is no discharge, and the smell goes away after I shower. The last couple of times I have noticed it, it has been around the time of ovulation.
Has anyone had similar occurances? Or possibly know what it might be caused from?

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QUESTION:
pcos and foul odor???
ive been diagnosed with pcos since i was 13 and for a while now theres been a foul odor coming from my vaginal area.about 6 months ago i started having this pain in my lower right side of my abdomen.i went to the emergency room a few months ago and they did an x-ray and it didnt show anything,but it took for them to give me an ultrasound to find out i had polycystic ovaries when i was 13..my question is,is this foul odor being caused by my pcos???im a clean person i wash up almost everytime after i use the bathroom.is there any treatment for this???

thanks.... (need answers from only people who have been through this or by doctors)

• ANSWER:
  PCO should not cause any odour or discharge. Sounds like you have a vaginal infection and need to see your Dr. Try treating yourself with Monistat or some sort of an antifungal first if you would prefer. Has nothing to do with PCO or being clean. Mater of fact a lot of soaps can be the cause of vaginal infections such as yeast infections.
  Good luck.

QUESTION:
How to stop foul odor?
I've had white lotiony discharge for about 2 years now.

It increased for a while and, and then decreased.

Currently, it is sometimes white (and gets yellow by the end of the day sometimes), and most of the time it is clear and watery. I'm worried, because now the odor has gotten worse. I can just be sitting down, and smell it.
I've been to the doctors a lot, they said it was normal. I was recently tested for diseases, and have none.

The odor just started maybe a week or 2 ago. I haven't been sexually active for a while, so it can't be that.

I do masturbate, so could that be a cause?

Is the foul odor a bad sign? Is there any way that I can stop the odor?

And is it not safe to have oral sex because of my discharge (assuming the odor will stop)?

I use vaginal spray (i think it's called fds). Could that be a factor?

• ANSWER:
  Masturbating is not a cause, but the vaginal spray might be. A lot of women are irritated by vaginal sprays and the only signs are the odor. Since you have tested negative for everything, I would suggest you either douche and see what happens (don't do this often), or get a yeast infection kit and see what happens. It could also just be your natural odor. Not long ago, I had a really foul odor and I used a yeast infection treatment kit and I'm back to normal. You say you've had this problem about 2 years so it's possible that's just your natural scent.

QUESTION:
does this sound like gonorrhea HELP PLEASe?
i found out 4 nights ago that one of the people i had sex with just found out he has gonorrhea . we don't know how because i was clean for sure and he was too so we're just in shock now .
anyway it was unprotected and he says i more than likely have it cause all the stuff i've been feeling , i'm going to get tested tomorrow . but i just wana know if it sounds like i have it .
i'm also on my period and was when i found out , so some symptoms like bleeding in between periods i haven't experienced cause i just s tarted gettin these symptoms a little over a week ago .
and is it still possible to test me even when i'm on my period ?
none of these symptoms are period , i know for a fact their not .

symptoms i've been feeling
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very bad abdominal pain
fever
irregular menstral
pain putting tampons in , same thing as pain during sex .
having to pee more
pain when peeing
strong odors down there
been very nausious
bumps that hurt really bad , itch , and blister that are around my vagina , on the flaps , and on my butt cheeks .
also my bumhole has been irratated as it seems , although everything down there is .

xxx thanks . please try and answer my question don't give me a lecture okay ?

its starting to feel like its turning into pelvic inflammatory cause the foul vaginal odor .

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
Vaginal Disharge & now Foul Oder??
Since I was young before I started my period I started to experience vaginal discharge. Never thought anything of it just thought it was normal. I became pregnant and hoped it would go away. During pregnancy my ob/gyn said I had a yeast infection so I thought maybe it would go away after treating it. It was still there. So then I tought maybe the dischare would go away after birth. It seemed to just get worst. It started to turn to a white yellowish color with a foul kinda fishy odor. I got an IUD inserted & my dr. never said anything so I thought it was normal.

Im starting to get very uncomfortable with my self and imbaressed cause the odor is so bad. I shower & clean myself regularly. Any idea's on what could be causing this problem??

I have also heard that if your sexually active during a yeast infection to tell your dr. cause the male carries the yeast infection so he needs medicine as well. Is this true??
I no longer have health insurance & cant afford to pay to see the dr. Any helpful idea's on what I should do??

• ANSWER:
  Unfortunately most women will at some stage in their life have an Candida/yeast infection, and occasionally our partner may pick up the infection, and will need to be treated too.

  A course of antibiotics, pregnancy, diabetes, chemotherapy immune disorders and a few other prescription drugs can cause or increase the chances of developing an infection. Hence persistent yeast infections need to reassessed to see if you have no underlying conditions.

  You can buy some good over the counter treatments such as Monistat1,2 & 3 day treatment and Gynazole1 day treatment which is topical treatments, and then there is a oral prep such as Diflucan which you may need a prescription.

  If you ask you pharmacist he/she will tell you which are the better ones to use.

  As I said if the infection clears up and then comes back you need to have a reassessment for underlying conditions.

QUESTION:
Sex and foul vaginal smell? Yay or nay?
I've just had a miscarriage and finished bleeding in the past couple of days. Discharge is now normal looking and no other symptoms but I still have a faint foul odour. I was trying to look up what might cause it or what I might do to fix it and my boyfriend asked what I was doing as I was trying to smell it. I told him "it doesn't smell like fish or urine... I don't know? Old blood? Death?" Now he wants to leave and not have sex at all. He's looking for the opinion of the Y!A community if he's right or not.

• ANSWER:
  this could be a bacterial infection which can be caused from antibiotics. Or your body may still be flushing out from your miss carriage i seriously suggest talking with your doctor

QUESTION:
Why I always have a vaginal discharge?
I had undergone several laboratory test "pap smear and gram staining" to ensure what types of bacteria causing it but all results showed "only mixed bacteria". Trans vaginal scan also performed yet still negative, My Ob prescribed me with high doses of medicines like zithromax and metronidazole... but i still noticed that my discharges sometimes yellowish , greenish.. No foul odor, No abdominal pain. I didnt hav sex for a long time! im worried about it. Pls help.

• ANSWER:
  It's normal to have some vaginal discharge, as the vagina stays moist as part of its self-cleansing mechanism. The normal moist discharge clears dead cells and bacteria from the vagina. It comes mainly from glands in the cervix (the neck of the womb), and is slightly acidic, which helps to keep infections at bay. The acidity results from lactic acid, formed by 'friendly' bacteria as they break down sugars.

  The amount of normal discharge varies from woman to woman, and with the menstrual cycle. Many women notice that during the week after a period there is hardly any discharge, and what there is has a thick consistency. Towards the middle of the cycle (about 2 weeks after the start of a period) the amount increases and it becomes thin, slippery and clear, like uncooked egg white. When this discharge is exposed to the air it becomes brownish-yellow, so it is normal to find a yellowish stain on your undies at the middle of the monthly cycle. There may also be a feeling of moistness and stickiness.

  Discharge also increases during pregnancy. And during sexual excitement, vaginal discharge becomes very profuse because two glands near the vaginal opening (the Bartholin's glands) secrete additional slippery mucus, which acts as a lubricant for intercourse.

  Abnormal discharge
  Normal discharge doesn't smell, and does not cause any irritation or itching. A discharge is likely to be abnormal if:

  it smells fishy
  it's thick and white, like cottage cheese
  it's greenish and smells foul
  there's blood in it (except when you have a period)
  it's itchy
  you have any genital sores or ulcers
  you have abdominal pain or pain on intercourse
  it started soon after you had unprotected sex with someone you suspect could have a sexually transmitted disease.
  Possible causes

  bacterial vaginosis
  thrush
  forgotten tampons
  gonorrhoea
  trichomoniasis
  Don't assume that a discharge is necessarily due to thrush; bacterial vaginosis is more common. This gives a fishy-smelling discharge - it's described in detail in the section on vulval problems

QUESTION:
Vaginal Odor during Pregnancy?
I'm in my 38th week and starting a week ago I began to notice a foul smell down there.. I just found out that I have Group B Strep infection though.. Would that be the cause of it?

• ANSWER:
  Im not sure about the Group B Strep but you should report your symptoms to your doctor. You might have just a bacterial vaginosis which you should be put on some antibiotics right away now so that you have it in your system before you go into labor. And don't be embarrassed about it because I hear that vaginal infections are quite common in pregnancy.

QUESTION:
vaginal odor for me and urinary problems for him?
i have never in my life had a foul smell to my genital area...but recently i have developed one. my husband is complaining of urinary problems he thinks he may have a kidney stone or something but has yet to go to a doctor. when i was pregnant my doctor told me when i had a urinary tract infection that i could spread it through sex. could my husband have given me something that has made my vagina smell bad? or is it something else? i have NO health insurance at the Moment. but i will be getting some in the next month or two so going to the gyno is not an option right now. but i have to get rid of this odor. its such an offensive odor and it makes me feel horrible about myself. i dont itch at all or burn or have problems going potty but my husband is pissed about the smell and it has caused huge problems in our relationship so i have to take care of it. if there is a cheap home remedy for getting rid of the smell that would be great! any help would be much appreciated. thank you!
he has on occasion taken viagra im not sure why he does that but he does sometimes and he has been trying to get healthy and weight lifting so he may be taking protien or vitamins

• ANSWER:
  Douche. Not once but twice.

  If you still 'smell' down there then you should be very concerned and go to a clinic insured or not.

  I have had female friends report when their male partners do not 'pull out' their semen makes then smell bad down there days after.

QUESTION:
what kind of vaginal infection is it?
i'm having vaginal discharge, it is pale greenish in color and not really foul in odor. and when it comes out it seems to irritate my external genitalia causing so much itchiness and burning sensation. what can I do?

• ANSWER:
  could be a infection with Trichomonas Vaginalis

  wash your lingerie at 100 C degrees
  wash every day the interior of your vagina with chamomile tea where you added a bit of bicarbonate. this won't do too much though.
  it's sexual transmited so your boyfriend should have a treatment too.
  the best thing is to go to a doctor. the treatment is with antibiotics and it's very short.

QUESTION:
Few weeks late on period but a virgin and more? Girls Only Please.?
I am 13 btw, almost 14, but if you could, please don't judge me by my age, I'm pretty mature for my age. Also, if you don't have an actual answer for the question, then don't answer it. None of those retarded answers please. Okay so I am a few weeks late on my period. Sometimes it will come in the single number days of the month, and sometimes in the teens, but I haven't had it since January 13, what could be wrong? I am not very close to my mom, and although I live with her, I'd rather not talk to her about this. I am also not really close to any of the girls in my family (I find them all immature, and obnoxious). And another thing is I recently started masturbating about last month, but I don't think that it would delay my period.

Also, about 2 months ago, I started to get a foul vaginal odor, I shower daily, and wash "down there". I have spent about 3 hours looking up causes for this, and cures/preventions such as drinking and eating pineapples, eating of yogurt with at least 15 million or billion (can't remember) cultures, of course shaving (which I do), having a balanced diet which I do have for the most part, and not having a lot of caffeine-filled drinks.

Another problem I have had is kinda of a salty, sour taste. It's pretty normal for females to taste, or lick there finger after sticking it in there or masturbating if you didn't know. But, this has just recently started to happen about 5 days ago? Yeah, that sounds about right. But, just the other day, I was fingered, which again, I don't think has much do to with it. I mean my boyfriend is pretty much a germ freak he washes is hands every other hour it seems like.

Please help, and since I am a virgin, I don't have any STD's.
Thanks so much.
~Bayleigh.
Oh, there is no itching or burning a long with the foul odor, so I don't think that I have a yeast infection, candidas, or any vaginitis.

And yes, I am pretty young, me and my boyfriend have been together 3 years, and he is 1 year older than me. I let him finger me because I just felt that after about 2 1/2 years of waiting he could, because it doesn't bother me. Yes, at the age of 11 he had a pretty strong sex drive.
Answering some of the questions that were asked, pretty healthy, average teen eating habits, or possibly healthier ( my dad is a trainer ), and no eating disorders, I workout about every other Wednesday in a gym, but as for physical activities, nothing but PE, and since I am not at the driving age yet, my friends and I pretty much walk EVERYWHERE, so I guess that could count for physical activity.
As far as abnormal discharge, nothing really, kinda slimy, but that's what its like for most every females...... Right?
haha, well thanks for the answers so far.

• ANSWER:
  This is going to be an answer with a few parts. First: It is normal for your periods to occasionally be irregular within the first few years after getting it. So it's probably nothing to worry about. I used to skip months at a time when I first got mine. The doctors always said that it was normal. I did, however, find out later that I had Endometriosis. So it is POSSIBLE that there is an underlying issue, but I highly doubt it. As far as the odor goes, I would try using a femine wash like "Summers Eve". Sometimes soaps and the perfumes in them can actually CAUSE odor once the smell of the soap has worn off. I really don't think that masterbation has anything to do with your problems. Unless you are not washing your hands before. You could get an infection. Do you have any abnormal discharge? Thick, clumpy, or any other color but milky or clear? If so, I know that you said that you don't want to talk to your Mom about this, but you may want ask her to get an appointment with your GYN. You don't have to tell her that you were fingered or that you are masterbating. These issues are quite common during puberty. Either way, try the wash and if you don't get your period or notice any abnormal discharge, go see the doc. I hope this helps you Bayleigh. Good luck!

  PS. Yeast infections DO NOT have a foul smell. A doctor told me that.

QUESTION:
Please help !!! Doctor told me today found E Coli in Vagina!!?? what is this????
Please help

I have been having terrible symptoms of having a runny (sorry i know it's gross) and foul smelling vaginal symptoms. I had a swab done and the DR's office said the doctor went home for the day and said my test came back abnormal-- E Coli in my vaginal swab and I need meds!

What is this; and is this what is causing my foul odor and discharge? And also what other symptoms come with it..is it cancerous??

thank you so much
whew..i feel much better now. Thanks gals !!

• ANSWER:
  E.coli is a bacteria found in your gastrointestinal tract. It is foul smelling because it is growing inside your vagina but antibiotic should clear it up. it is not cancerous. just be very cautious that you always wipe from front to back and if you are sexually active, do not begin sex in the rectum and then allow him to enter your vagina. E.Coli can get into your vagina and your urinary tract if you do not follow proper hygiene. don't be ashamed or embarassed... it hapens to many women.
  student nurse

QUESTION:
I have to ask why women douche when it is not right and they know its not?
My question is for the ladies that douche out there, why do you do it, do you not listen to your doctor when they say its is a very bad thing to do. Douching kills the good bacteria as well as the bad, so why do it. You get your period to clean out the vagina anyway so why douche. Plus your vagina already has a cleaning mechanism in there that keeps you clean, so why douche. I ask these women to please re-educate yourselves on douching and stop doing. it has more bad side effects than good ones, in fact the only thing i cant think of to do it is the feeling of cleanliness. It actually gives you more infections than someone who doesn't douche and actually can wash already infectious bad bacteria up farther into your cervix. So I ask again why do you douche, i suggest you go see your doctor and read up on douching again as it is very unsafe and can do more harm than good. Only douche if your doctor suggests you do otherwise stay clear. other method to clean yourself is to use an unscented soap and warm water to clean the external part of your vagina which is the cause of vaginal odor not the internal tissue. if you have a foul smelling odor its because you could have an infection of some sort or an STD. Clean yourself externally properly and make sure to rinse the soap off thoroughly. Do not ever douche unless suggested by a doctor unless you want those infections to come.
dude get the hell out a womans question your not a woman so you have no say in this matter, and besides grow the fuck up what are you like 13.
first off people smoke becuase its addictive, that is why it feels good to them, eating things that are bad for you yes everyone does that, Drinking dont even compare that to douching drinking is good in moderation douching is not at all good for you. As far as people going in the sun well that is just stupidity and they are uneducated in the harm of not using sunblock.
personal experience

• ANSWER:
  Why do some people smoke?
  Why do some people eat things that are not healthy?
  Why do some people drink alcohol?
  Why do some people go in the sun without sun-block?

  Point is - people are going to do things that they know aren't good for them because it makes them feel good or more comfortable. Don't like it - ignore it.

QUESTION:
Vaginal Discharge - Smells?
I've been on birth control for 2 years no problemo. I take it every day to STOP periods entirely and I let the periods flush out once a year (7 day period). I have always had, even before taking control pills this foul smelling odor from vaginal discharge. It smells like a musty gassy exhaust. I've been to a gynecologist and she said there is no bacterial inflation or infection of any sort. I have never had sex either. The mucus is so excessive that it soaks 1 normal size pad in under an hour and the smell gets quite annoying. I use anti-bacterial soap around the pubic hair but I never wash with soap inside the vagina. I use plain water and take baths/showers every day.

I do not have any clue as to what this is, nor do any of the doctors i've been to. I have seen over 5 specialized doctors and gotten 15 kinds of swab examinations non have returned back with any kind of infection or disruption.

Any ideas as to what's causing this?
My diet consists of :
40% Fruits/Veggies (Mostly fruits)
15-20% Meats
30% Dairy Products
10% Wheats / Breads

• ANSWER:
  This is likely not an infection but I dunno

QUESTION:
Can you keep catching bacterial vaginosis from your spouse?
Ive read conflicting things about this infection. I have herpes, which ive read makes me more prone to catching bacterial vaginosis. I often experience a foul vaginal odor after my husband and I have sex. Ive also read that if you have alot of sex within a short period of time, your more prone to catching the infection. Ive also read that your at a higher risk for catching bacterial vaginosis if you have multiple partners, but im assuming that's not the case here because as far as I know my husband and I are monogamous. So, is it possible for spouses who are very sexually active to catch bacterial vaginosis? Is the fact that I have herpes causing me to catch it more than usual? If anyone can help me, please do. Thanks.
I dont know where you're getitng your "medical fact", but from what ive read the infection clears up on its own after a few days. Its not like herpes where you carry it around in your blood for the rest of your life. Im asking if a high level of sexual activity combined with the fact that I have an STD is causing me to be more prone to catching bacterial vaginosis, not how to treat it. Also, we tryed the condom idea & I still had an odor afterwards, so maybe it's just me?

• ANSWER:
  Bacterial Vaginosis is a pain in the butt.
  You don't necessarily get it from your partner. It's a change in your pH in your vagina. Just like a yeast infection where its an over growth of yeast, this is an over growth of the bacteria that is supposed to be in your vagina. When you partner ejaculates inside of you, his sperm can change your pH.
  I'm going to agree with you and say, yes it be would likely the more sexually active spouses ARE going to be more suspectible to getting BV. It's not a thing you can "catch" btw..Men are not routinely treated for his.
  I don't think* the fact that you have herpes has much to do with it..
  Condom isn't going to help with the smell by the way..not all cases of BV d go away on their own..You have to go in an have them do a whiff test or a gram stain and then get antibiotics- either a pill or a gel..which makes life better in less than 24 hrs. =)
  BV can also be caused from wearing too tight clothing, or non cotton underwear. So lay off the frilly nylon thongs, if that's your thing!

QUESTION:
Do I have a vaginal infection?
For approx. five years I have had thick, yellowish discharge. I never thought much of it since it was not accompanied by smell or itching, and I was not sexually active. I went to the doctors eventually, and he said it was not a yeast infection and didn't mention any other problems.

Though, it has recently become much worse, and there is a foul odor along with it. I recently started taking birth control pills, and have been sexually active, but only with one partner and protection. If it was not a yeast infection, what else could it be? Because it's only getting worse, and it is obviously not normal. Could the pills be causing the odor at least? Or could it have been a yeast infection and the doctor made a mistake?

Help greatly appreciated. I will be getting to a doctor again soon, but I'd like an idea of what I may be up against here.

• ANSWER:
  Hi- I like using www.webmd.com website it always lots of info, maybe if you try looking up 'vaginal discharge whats abnormal' and see what you find closest's to you condition, then you approach your doctor with it and see what he has to say then. To answer the question about birth control- yes it can have some effects on discharge any where from smell,color,to texture.

QUESTION:
Vaginal discharge, what could be causing it?
So I had my period then a few days later I had clear, mucousy discharge with streaks of blood, then 2 days later it went away then for about a week I had yellow mucousy discharge with a foul odor and now I have the clear discharge again without the blood and no odor and some low abdominal cramping. Any idea what that could be a sign of?

• ANSWER:
  White and clear discharge is 100% normal...

  But when it changes to yellow, brown, or green and has a strange oder then you need to go to the doctor...

  If it itches like hell and the white discharge changes from normal/liquidy to 'chunky' then it is a yeast infection and you can either go to a doctor or get a test kit and/or anti-fungal kit at walgreens, target, or walmart.

  The clear kind happens when you ovulate... it changes due to the ph of the vagina when this happens... It is cloudy between ovulation and period...

  "Normal" dicharge can be mucousy to almost water... That changes based on your hormoan levels too...

  But ANY TIME there is a nasty smell... It means a trip to the doctor...

  No if's ands or buts!

  Good luck!

QUESTION:
suddenly thick vaginal fluid?
I am 13 years old, and i have recently noticed my vaginal fluid has become thicker and more sticky then it has been before.
it has changed from clear in color, thin, and not at all sticky, to thick, sticky, and off white in color. it doesent have any foul odors to it and it doesent cause me itching and burning. i dont think its a yeast infection...

i have had my period for about 3 years now, and have never had sex of any kind, so i know it is not an std...

is this sudden change in vaginal fluid normal, or something to worry about?

• ANSWER:
  No worries. Discharge normally changes quite a bit throughout the cycle as the uterus changes and that's a very typical consistency/color, I guess your uterus is developing more now even though you've already been menstruating for some time.

QUESTION:
Help! vaginal irritation, what can i do?
I've recently(since late Dec) have been having irritation with my vagina. It's been feeling itchy, but on just one flap. it usually happens after i use the bathroom and wipe myself(i wipe front to back)? what is the cause, should i go to the doctor or just buy some vagisil? I know i don't have a yeast infection, b/c i had that 2 yrs ago and i know how it feels, this feels less serious than a yeast infection. this goes away, but comes back weeks later, idk what it is. also, i've been menstruating irregularly, my cycle starts at the end of a month and goes into the next month, last usually about 3/4 days.
no foul odor, and i have normal discharge. this isn't frequent, and i noticed it started happening after having a pimple on one of my flaps, it went away by itself. after that, i started having minor vaginal irritation, esp. after i washed my vagina with scented soap. i always do, but that time i put too much. maybe an allergic reaction?
i'm not sexually active at all, still a virgin, so no stds.
PPL I HAVE NO STDS!!! IM NOT SEXUALLY ACTIVE! i'm telling u, how could i come into contact with a std, if i don't have sex at all! and how r u so sure ppl instantly have herpes when they have a pimple, pimples can appear anywhere in the body! ur not a doctor, so therefore i don't believe ignorant strangers that come to me with nonsense.
i've had a yeast infection before, so i know what the symptoms are, and this is VERY diff than a yeast infection. it's not even that serious, it's more like a minor rash than an infection. plus, antibiotics don't work on me, b/c they caused my cured yeast infection to come back within weeks.
last time i had a yeast infection was 2 yrs ago, it was my first time having it.

• ANSWER:
  WOW can you say the same situation i am in now? yes yes yes, you pretty much described my situation. my period have been lasting alittle longer than usual and have been coming back sooner too. its really weird and might i say annoying? yea that sounds good. but i thought i would try a different soap one time because i like the way it smelt and i heard really good reviews on it so i thought i would try it, but instead i ended up getting a pimple that was really annoying on my right flap, and it hurt really bad and i felt a lot of pressure down there, it was really weird. but i talked to my aunt about it and she suggested that i try dove soap bars that arent scented so i bought the 2 bars of dove exfoliating nonscented BARS, and its not only helped with my problem with my vagina, but also helped with the smoothness of my skin. i highly suggest switching to dove bar soap, exfoliating is really good
  good luck, email me back if you need any more tips.
  chelseajbauer@ymail.com

QUESTION:
Ladies-I want to know if it is possible.....?
Is it possible to have a strong vaginal odor without getting an infection? Like is it possible that the pH just got a little messed up? Im wondering because the past two times Ive had sex theres been this really strong smell, not fishy, not musky, not my normal smell. My man and I have recently started not using condoms, so can his sweat or something be causing the foul oder? I don't think its an infection. No discharge, no pain, and when ever I use the restroom it smells normal. Oh and when were intimate the fluids look like they normally do, just really smelly. Should I douche and use something like rePHresh to restore the ph? Im thinking about doing that, and following the rePHresh for the whole twelve days, and if it smells after that then Ill take a PH test. But Im not showing any other signs of infection.
Help.
Thanks

• ANSWER:
  the problem may not be you it may be him. when you are not intimate or like you say buy your self better yet in the morning but not after having sex do you smell the odor?or if you wipe do you smell it?to be cretain insert your finger inside your vagina and see if it has an odor.if not its not you.is he circumcised,some men that are not have to be very maticulous about cleaning under the foreskin because the urine and bacteria stay under the skin which causes a foul odor.if he is circumcised than he may have some kind of infection ,and you didnt notice it when her wore a condom.i would insist he wear one dauring sex until you find out what the odor is from.some men do have a salty smell to their semen but it shouldnt be foul.something doesnt sound right and without some medical attention wich i strongly advise there cant be an exact reason for this odor. good luck.

QUESTION:
Is it possible I could have Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, even though I've never been sexually active?
I'm 16 years old, and I've never been sexually active in my life.

However, lately I've been having symptoms of an STD or a Yeast Infection: vaginal discharge, disgusting odor from "down there", COLORED vaginal discharge, constant abdominal pain, and just recently I've started bleeding although it's only been a week and a half since I've had my last period.

I've looked up the possible problems that I could be having, and a website listed PID, explaining the symptoms:
"Women who have symptoms of PID most commonly have lower abdominal pain. Other signs and symptoms include fever, unusual vaginal discharge that may have a foul odor, painful intercourse, painful urination, irregular menstrual bleeding, and pain in the right upper abdomen (rare). ".

Is there any other disease that I could have besides PID?

About a year and a half ago I had a Grapefruit sized cyst on my left fallopian tupe that I had to get surgically removed (along with my left fallopian tube), if that could triggered what I have now by any chance.

I know I should see a doctor and talk to my parents about it, but I want to know for sure if PID is what I really have. After all, all the cases I've read about have been caused because women are sexually active. I don't want to blindly mention that I may have it and my parents un-rightfully assume that I'm lying and have had sex behind their backs, because I haven't.

Could someone help me out?

• ANSWER:
  Sorry to hear that you going through such discomfort. PID or Pelvic Inflammatory Disease is typical for women that are sexually active. Since you recently started your menstrual cycle, there could be a link to that. You had a cyst and fallopian tube removed. Hopefully there are no other cysts. Another thing you should look into is to see if your hymen (the layers of skin in your vaginal os (opening)) is not perforated fully. When pubescent girls go through menstruation and the hymen is half to almost completed intact, the blood that is released tends to stay within the vagina. This causes a cesspool of bacterial overgrowth, that eventually climbs up the vaginal canal, into the uterus leading to PID. Not always does it occur, but it's a possibility.
  My overall suggestion is if the pain and foul discharge persist, to see your gynecologist asap. They would do some bacterial cultures, and maybe a manual hymenal rupture to prevent this from occurring later. Another test that would be done is an abdominal ultrasound (a picture that would view your stomach and pelvic region) to better see what's going on. As well as some other blood test, urine test and what not. I hope this helps you.

QUESTION:
can someone plz help me out for 10pts?
can a yeast infection cause your period to mess up?? cause i have had sex 5 times this month using a condom ( which i think caused the yeast infection ) i have been having foul odor, gooey stuff alot of vaginal discharge, itcheness, etc. and the other day i was due for my period, and i only spotted once that whole day, it was light pink, and was gone with one wipe, 2nd day it did the same exact thing, day 3 no sign of a period or spotting, really worried,, pregnant, or yest infection? opions please. i have already taken 2 pregnancy test, a pregnancy test a week ago = negative and i took a pregnancy test a few minutes ago = negative.

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
Mysterious infection, please help?
Thanks for looking into my question. I believe I’m afflicted with a mysterious infection that I’m completely baffled with now. Here’s a list of items of concerns:

1.To this date, it has been almost 3 years since I had unprotected sexual contact w/ my ex-ex-girlfriend, I suspect I have acquired this infection from her since she cheated which is the reason I broke up with her. At that point I got myself tested for the common array of major STDs and got negatives across the board.
2.For the entire course of my possible infection, I have not shown or observed any symptoms at all, thus prompting no treatment up to this date
3.The first time I had unprotected sexual contact with my ex-girlfriend was about a year ago, after which she displayed no apparent symptom except that during intercourse, her vaginal secretion will emit a really strong foul odor which wasn’t the case when I had protected sexual contact with her for the first couple months. She was given various treatments but nothing was curing the foul odor and since it did not cause any other discomfort, she did not pursue further treatment
4.The first experience of unprotected sexual contact with my current girlfriend is similar to the last one, no symptoms until we had unprotected sexual contact, which is the very reason that lead me to believe I am the one to blame for the infection. This time however, when she did display symptoms, they include itchiness, excess vaginal discharge, and general discomfort, but there was no foul odor. She had her period one day after the symptoms start to manifest and after the period the symptoms were gone. I made the mistake of having unprotected sex with her again and the symptoms came back. She had since been tested for various components of Bacterial vaginosis including Trichomoniasis and Candidiasis but none are positive. She was given treatments nevertheless and her symptoms are again disappearing.

My question is, how do I get myself tested in this case? I have no precise name of virus/bacteria to chase after and by laws of cause and effect I’m obviously to blame for these infections. What test should I do? Urine? I have just gotten a complete blood test recently and I know I’m clean in all major STDs. Are there drugs I can take?

Thanks for the advises. Thank you for your time.
I think I need to mention this.

When I was with my ex-ex-girlfriend, We both got tested positive Chlamydia at one time, we talked it out and both got treated and we both was tested negative in the aftermath. However this is not a question on relationships so I will not add redundant information. My question is, could my Chlamydia infection have somehow made me vulnerable and is responsible for my current infection?

• ANSWER:
  Hi look u really need to seek Urologist medical advice in that u may need a broad spectrum antibiotic as u may be still harbouring germs not STD's that cause infection in your partner .
  It is very hard to diagnose ,all I can do is speculate Ciao ♥

QUESTION:
My friend is too shy to shy to ask her doctor:?
She have been on birth control for a year now but ever since she has been on it the 1st week she starts a new pill pack, she gets heavy vaginal discharge. Its still regular color just comes out randomly almost like she has her period and it has a foul odor to it.

Is this caused by the birth control pills?

I thought it may be bacterial vaginosis (over productivity of a woman's natural bacteria) i read that it can be caused by BC pills but i am not a doctor and you cant believe everything you read on the internet.

She refuses to go to the doctors.

i told her to go and talk about it and change her pills.

Anyone on here a doctor? that can help out? thanks a lot.

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
Does this sound like a bacterial infection?
Please, this is hard enough as it is. If you're going to be immature, hop off my question.

Im 15, female. I have this discharge, sometimes its clear, sometimes white, sometimes light yellow.
Usually its clear after a shower, white is during the day, and yellow is usually at the end of the day. It has a foul odor, but all the words ive seen is "fishy", and i dont think it is a fishy smell, but it IS NOT normal. I can tell. Ive looked online and im beggining to think i have BV. I went to the family doctor a few months ago saying i thought i had a yeast infection and she very quickly asked questions, took a swab of my vagina, and said she saw yeast, gave me two pills to take and monistat and said it should clear it up. She also said that i was low on some good bacteria..i dont remember the name, but it was long. I recently read online that BV is cause when good bacteria is low, allowing the bad bacteria to grow more. Causing the abnormal discharge and odor. I dont want to seem like a hypocondriac and keep showing up at the doctor, because ive been there like six times in the past few months-for various reasons.

I live with my dad. So, its not that easy to tell him these things. Telling him to take me to the doctor for what i THOUGHT was a yeast infection was so hard and embarassing, so i think im just gonna ask him this time to take me to an gynocologist since they are experts at the female area.

Also, after i did the monistat kit, i started my period like the next day. It just so happens that i had my appt. at the same doctor for my 2nd Guardisil vaccine a few days after i went for the infection. She gave me my shot and asked if the medicines had helped. I was on my period, but my dad was sitting in the room. So i just said Yeah, because i reallly didnt know if it had or hadnt, since i was on my period. When i got off of it, things were fine for about three days. I was THRILLED that it had gone away. Knock On Wood. :/ It came back. This time even worse. The odor was super strong, and the skin around the vaginal opening burns. Like, whenever the discharge comes out, it seems as if its irritating the skin...Ill go wipe myself and it stops burning until more discharge comes. and discharge was stinky and it constantly comes out. It comes out so much to the point that im always wearing panty liners. If this has been a bacterial infection for the whole time, would the monistat for a yeast infection make it worse? Or do you think i had a yeast infection, it went away, then i got BV.?

• ANSWER:
  You need to see a gynecologist. There is a special test that can determine if you have BV.
  If you have BV, Monistat is not going to cure it.

  There are other conditions that may be causing your discharge to have an odor.'You could have a cervical infection (which can be effectively treated.)
  You definitely need to be seen by a gynecologist to get to the root of your problem
  There is no need to keep suffering. You can be treated effectively, but first you have to be properly diagnosed,
  Is there any signiifcant woman in your life that you could confide in?
  Otherwise, discuss this with your dad (I know this is kind of personal and difficult to do, but you really need to be treated better than you have been by the other doctors.
  Edit
  You can request that you want to speak to the gyno by yourself.
  I wish you well.

QUESTION:
Cervical bleeding? Went to the doctor and very unhappy with diagnoses?
I have been having some bleeding/spotting after intercourse, pelvic pressure and daily menstrual cramping for a few months now so I went to the doctor this morning. I explained what was going on and she said before she even examined me that she will probably give me an antibiotic, didn't say why. She swabbed my cervix with a q-tip and that alone made it bleed so there is obviously a problem somewhere....she said so herself.

After waiting an hour for her to look under the microscope, the nurse finally called me into her office to check out and they gave me antibiotics for bacterial vaginosis. She never said they found any bacteria and I have no symptoms of a bacterial infection...no fishy or foul odor, no abnormal discharge...nothing. The nurse said to call after the week of antibiotics if it doesn't get better. I told her I don't have any symptoms of what I am being treated for so how do I know when I am better? She basically shrugged her shoulders and said to make sure my husband and I don't have intercourse while I'm on the pills, again didn't say why. I'm not trying to put the nurse down because she seemed like the only one who knew what she was doing and they were very busy/behind schedule so I didn't want to be there any longer (I was already there for 2 hours at this point) so I left and started planning on where to get a second opinion.

What's really weird is one of my friends is having similar problems and her doctor diagnosed her with this too and she doesn't have it! AND her sister was diagnosed with it and doesn't have it! What the heck is going on with this "quick and easy" wrong diagnoses and what is wrong with me?

I have googled cervical bleeding and have ruled out many causes...no stds, no endometriosis (was checked a few years ago for that), no imflammation, no yeast infection, etc. I also googled bacterial vaginosis and the only link connected to bleeding says that "Vaginal bleeding due to Bacterial Vaginosis, although rare, is a disturbing symptom"?!

I'm sorry this is so long but I can't stop worrying about it. My poor husband thinks I have cancer lol. I do have a very strong family history of cancer but I'm only 23 so I'm trying to think positive.

Any advice/experience stories are appreciated. Thanks!

• ANSWER:
  The one I can answer for sure before I suggest things is the reason they didnt' want you having sex while on the pills is becuase if it was indeed an infection (weather they proved it or not) you would be passing it to your husband, which neither of you want.
  Here is some info on cervical cancer, which I don't beleive you have: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cervical-cancer/DS00167/DSECTION=symptoms

  Cancer is an easy option to automatically think when they can't find a diagnoses, but it often is not the case.

  You don't always have to have ALL the symptoms of something to have it. You defiantely need to get a second opinon and possibly even a third. Doctors are not always right, even though they think they are. Be agressive, do your research and request specific tests that you find information about. They will proabbly try to talk you out of them, but fight back. Unfortunately, people have to take their own care into their own hands. Doctors don't want to do the work, in most cases (not all though, there are a lot of great doctors out there!)

  Was your endo ruled out by a laproscopic surgery? If not, you probably need to go down that road becuae I suspect endometriosis.

  In the meantime, while you are waiting for another dr appointment. Start keeping a symptom journal. What you were donig when you started bleeding for feeling pain, what you had to eat just before that, how bad the pain is on a scale from 1-10, where it is located what it feels like, etc. Anything at all, even if you think it is not related. Include exercise habits.

  Good luck

QUESTION:
my daughter put soap in her vaginal what can i do?
My daughter is 15yrs of age i just fine out she is sexual active i am so upset with her because she didn't talk with me before she did this. Sh e has a odor that is very foul i ask her why she has a odor down there she sit down with me in told me about four month ago she had sex with some boys and after that she wash her self with soap i said yourself with soap she yea . i ask her did she put soap in her vagina and answer was yes i take her to the doctor. the doctor give pap swear wet mount she didn't have any infection i told the what happen she said soap will not cause a smell in the vagina i don't how true that is but she smell pretty bad it is very strong you can smell it through her jeans what can i do will she have this smell for the rest of her life this horrible.
Just to let yall know i did ask the doctor alot question concern the smell in the soap. why would she smell if there is no infection. is it possible thrush.?
you can smell it through her cloths no she don't have std's. please don't be rude i am trying to fine out what can be for her.
she keep herself clean i did teach her that.
we don't have any insurance right now is there any free clinic g r mich?

• ANSWER:
  If she had used Irish Spring she would not have any odour

QUESTION:
Still not having my period? Possibly pregnant? Details included?
i posted this question weeks ago and most of them told me not to worry and wait for my next period. i was due with my next period last december 1 and i still don't have it up to this time. it is now december 21.

so here was my question.

please bear with me with my intricate details.

i started my most recent period last nov 3,
and last november 16 i slept over at my boyfriend's house. we never really had intercourse before. we just had fun making out and him touching my you know what, and i always give him bj's until he cums last because i'm afraid of cums getting anywhere near my perineal area, it freaks me out because i don't want to get pregnant. i'm paranoid about it, rights after i give him the bj's i always make him wash his hands and change his underwear and boxers, then i stay out of his room for a while, and lay beside him after about 3 mins. then we continued to make out and stuff, did a little dry humping as others call it. then i accidentally fell asleep naked beside him hugging me, but he had his boxers on. i never wanted to sleep naked cause as i said, i'm paranoid. when we woke up, we did it again, and as usual i let him wash and change his underwear. i don't know how it happened, but all of the sudden, he talked me into having real sex..so he took a condom and put it on. and he tried to put it in me, we had a hard time and it was painful that as soon as i felt the pain, i always push him off. he was always just half way in and i always push him off. we tried to put it in again, slowly, and it was almost fully in but i couldn't take it anymore so pushed him away. these just happened for about less than 5 mins. after that he took a bath and invited me to join him, i did. after that i got so scared and i pray that i'm not pregnant. i vowed not to do anything like it again.

please help me. could i be pregnant?
it happened on the 16th which means that i was ovulating, right?
please no rude comments and answers, i'm just really worried.

i'm actually a little worried about the sleeping naked thing with him, does it help in getting pregnant?
and when giving him bj's i know there must be some *** on my hands, and most of the *** is in his hands because he catches it all, i do wash it off, and he does too, and then we get back to bed again and i or he would rub my v. could that make me pregnant?

PLEASE. PLEASE. THANK YOU.

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was there any chance that the condom broke from what happened?
and now i'm really worried. could i be pregnant? just tell me what you think.

also i have an increase in yellow-like and clear vaginal discharge and now it's starting to have a slightly strong foul odor. i just don't know what's going on. i took a test a week ago and it turned out negative. why am i still not getting my period?

ps. i know that y answers is not a pregnancy test, nor is it a doctor as people say. but i just need your help, opinions, answers. i live in a dorm and have no budget for a check up. i still have to wait for my parents. i just need to have an idea. thank you!

i already took a test last week and it was negative. but people say they aren't that accurate.

• ANSWER:
  since the test was negative and you still have a period you arent pregnant!

QUESTION:
Why am I still not having my period? Could I be pregnant?
i posted this question weeks ago and most of them told me not to worry and wait for my next period. i was due with my next period last december 1 and i still don't have it up to this time. it is now december 21.

so here was my question.

please bear with me with my intricate details.

i started my most recent period last nov 3,
and last november 16 i slept over at my boyfriend's house. we never really had intercourse before. we just had fun making out and him touching my you know what, and i always give him bj's until he cums last because i'm afraid of cums getting anywhere near my perineal area, it freaks me out because i don't want to get pregnant. i'm paranoid about it, rights after i give him the bj's i always make him wash his hands and change his underwear and boxers, then i stay out of his room for a while, and lay beside him after about 3 mins. then we continued to make out and stuff, did a little dry humping as others call it. then i accidentally fell asleep naked beside him hugging me, but he had his boxers on. i never wanted to sleep naked cause as i said, i'm paranoid. when we woke up, we did it again, and as usual i let him wash and change his underwear. i don't know how it happened, but all of the sudden, he talked me into having real sex..so he took a condom and put it on. and he tried to put it in me, we had a hard time and it was painful that as soon as i felt the pain, i always push him off. he was always just half way in and i always push him off. we tried to put it in again, slowly, and it was almost fully in but i couldn't take it anymore so pushed him away. these just happened for about less than 5 mins. after that he took a bath and invited me to join him, i did. after that i got so scared and i pray that i'm not pregnant. i vowed not to do anything like it again.

please help me. could i be pregnant?
it happened on the 16th which means that i was ovulating, right?
please no rude comments and answers, i'm just really worried.

i'm actually a little worried about the sleeping naked thing with him, does it help in getting pregnant?
and when giving him bj's i know there must be some *** on my hands, and most of the *** is in his hands because he catches it all, i do wash it off, and he does too, and then we get back to bed again and i or he would rub my v. could that make me pregnant?

PLEASE. PLEASE. THANK YOU.

---
was there any chance that the condom broke from what happened?
and now i'm really worried. could i be pregnant? just tell me what you think.

also i have an increase in yellow-like and clear vaginal discharge and now it's starting to have a slightly strong foul odor. i just don't know what's going on. i took a test a week ago and it turned out negative. why am i still not getting my period?

ps. i know that y answers is not a pregnancy test, nor is it a doctor as people say. but i just need your help, opinions, answers. i live in a dorm and have no budget for a check up. i still have to wait for my parents. i just need to have an idea. thank you!

• ANSWER:
  Well first off you need to talk to a doctor.. Whether you are or are not pregnant you have to talk to a doctor, because even if you are not pregnant something is still wrong with your menstrual cycle, and considering your period is now late it's hard to tell when you were ovulating. Even if you have no budget for a check up I know that even when I was in a community college that has no dorms there was still a nurse on campus. So, I am sure you must have some type of a nurses office or something on your campus where you can at least go talk to someone to see what's up.

  The next thing you need to understand and I am trying not to sound mean, so don't take it the wrong way is sperm dies very quickly. Without human body warmth of them being inside the man's sac or inside the woman's vagina they die. One they hit the air they are dead... I am not telling you to be reckless and not use a condom whatever, but the sperm die very quickly so I really doubt you are pregnant. After giving him a bj or whatever and there is his stuff on your hands even if you touched your vagina your not going to get pregnant it's basically impossible. Also, the more you worry and get yourself worked up the more you are causing your period to be late. And I do not know what your eating habits are like, but eating right affects a woman's menstrual cycle. For example women with eating disorders typically have irregular periods.

  If you want I would say find your closest Planned Parenthood office and get a pregnancy blood test there. Sometimes the home pregnancy tests don't work accurately.. It is extremely rare of course, but it's not unheard of. If you have low HCG levels (pregnancy hormone) the home tests won't pick it up. So seriously, you do need to see a doctor, and you do need to stop worrying and being so dramatic. I know it's easier said then done, but you are not doing any good for yourself by worrying. Good Luck.

QUESTION:
Why am I still not having my period? Could I be pregnant? Details included?
i posted this question weeks ago and most of them told me not to worry and wait for my next period. i was due with my next period last december 1 and i still don't have it up to this time. it is now december 21.

so here was my question.

please bear with me with my intricate details.

i started my most recent period last nov 3,
and last november 16 i slept over at my boyfriend's house. we never really had intercourse before. we just had fun making out and him touching my you know what, and i always give him bj's until he cums last because i'm afraid of cums getting anywhere near my perineal area, it freaks me out because i don't want to get pregnant. i'm paranoid about it, rights after i give him the bj's i always make him wash his hands and change his underwear and boxers, then i stay out of his room for a while, and lay beside him after about 3 mins. then we continued to make out and stuff, did a little dry humping as others call it. then i accidentally fell asleep naked beside him hugging me, but he had his boxers on. i never wanted to sleep naked cause as i said, i'm paranoid. when we woke up, we did it again, and as usual i let him wash and change his underwear. i don't know how it happened, but all of the sudden, he talked me into having real sex..so he took a condom and put it on. and he tried to put it in me, we had a hard time and it was painful that as soon as i felt the pain, i always push him off. he was always just half way in and i always push him off. we tried to put it in again, slowly, and it was almost fully in but i couldn't take it anymore so pushed him away. these just happened for about less than 5 mins. after that he took a bath and invited me to join him, i did. after that i got so scared and i pray that i'm not pregnant. i vowed not to do anything like it again.

please help me. could i be pregnant?
it happened on the 16th which means that i was ovulating, right?
please no rude comments and answers, i'm just really worried.

i'm actually a little worried about the sleeping naked thing with him, does it help in getting pregnant?
and when giving him bj's i know there must be some *** on my hands, and most of the *** is in his hands because he catches it all, i do wash it off, and he does too, and then we get back to bed again and i or he would rub my v. could that make me pregnant?

PLEASE. PLEASE. THANK YOU.

---
was there any chance that the condom broke from what happened?
and now i'm really worried. could i be pregnant? just tell me what you think.

also i have an increase in yellow-like and clear vaginal discharge and now it's starting to have a slightly strong foul odor. i just don't know what's going on. i took a test a week ago and it turned out negative. why am i still not getting my period?

ps. i know that y answers is not a pregnancy test, nor is it a doctor as people say. but i just need your help, opinions, answers. i live in a dorm and have no budget for a check up. i still have to wait for my parents. i just need to have an idea. thank you!

• ANSWER:
  It sounds like infection or std actually not pregnancy. You need to go to the doctor, end of story.

QUESTION:
I do not want sex from my girlfriend.?
Ok, listen to this. In the past when my girl and I used to have sex, she would want me to give her oral until she cums or she would grind on me until she cums. After that she is like a wall flower. It is a shame because she has alot of ass and thigh, but she just likes to lay there. In addition, I noticed a foul odor coming from her and I begin to wonder what it is. She claims that it is stress related and a couple of her co workers have the same issues. At the same time, she complains, that I do not give her anymore, but the odor is not regular coochie odor, it be smelling like sour buttermilk and boiled baloney, which is a complete turnoff. She went to the doctor and got some kind of vaginal gel, but it is not really working. I suggested to her that maybe she should douche more, but claims that can cause a woman to have problems.

I truly do not know what is wrong with her, this has been going for months, and I really need some good sex, without coochie smelling like that. At the same time, I noticed laziness in her performance.

Am I expecting too much or what?

• ANSWER:
  She has a yeast infection. By all means do not eat the coochie right now!!! Yeast infections can be stress related. Douching does NOT help, it can actually cause the infection. Be careful because you can get a yeast infection in your urethra; you can use the same over the counter medicine that women buy to clear it up. You should treat yourself even if you don't see any signs. Just rub a small amount of the cream on your penis, especially around creases and the hole at the tip. If you don't, you are going to just keep giving the infection back to her, thats probably why the ointment her doctor gave her didn't work. You can try Monistat 7, the combination pack works the best for women, but you would only need the cream...that is the one that takes 7 days; they sell 3 and 1 day creams too, but they don't always work as well so better safe than sorry.

  As far as her laying there like a dead fish; in my experience, if you don't make her come right away, it might make her try a little harder. When you feel her starting to cum, stop what you are doing and change things up. She will have to start working to reach orgasm....If that doesn't work, next time she says she's horny, lay on your back and tell her to giddyup, horsey!!!! If she wants some, she's going to have to stop being lazy!

QUESTION:
Lifelong Vaginal Discharge Question? Please Help?
Ever since I was a little girl I've always suffered from stained underwear and to this day, I've never ended a day with a clean pair. Sometimes it would just be flat stains and sometimes there would be discharge. In either case, the small would be foul. Nowadays, it's mostly discharge and odor. it also seems as if I'm always moist, so when I stand up from chairs, there's always a wet spot (which is QUITE embarrasing). Even when I sneeze, I can feel it discharging.

After 17 years of dealing with this I'm ready to deal with my problem. I'm moving out for college in August, and the idea of one of my roommates, or anyone else on my hall finding one of my disgusting underwear, I would be BEYOND morified.

What makes it worse, is that I have NO idea what's wrong with me. Once I thought it was BV, so I took folic acid pills, which helped, but obviously didn't cure anything. I used to take alot of medication as a child because I had asthma and a low immune system, which I know can cause alot of infections. But my immune system is alot stronger now and I don't have alot of asthma flares.

I've been reluctant to go to a gynocologist because I know how invasive they can be, but I know that I NEED TO GO. But for the meantime, I need pre-visit help.

If my symptoms ring a bell with anyone, please let me know what I can do. I'm not very knowledgable in things regarding women's health, which is bad, I know, but I don't know what site I could go on to find info about this organ without finding sick pictures that'll make me lose my lunch. And if it helps, I've never been sexually active. So..yeah, any help would be great.

Thanks in advanced!

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
Thick discharge like vaseline, yeast infection? pregnancy?
Problem:
I've been having this irregular thick discharge down there that is different than my normal. It is white with a slight tint of yellow, it is very very thick but not like cottage cheese, more like vaseline but more opaque. There is no foul odor, no fishy smell, and I don't feel itchy down there or feel burning when I urinate. Overall I feel pretty normal down there except for the discharge.
I used the Vagisil screening kit and it says I have a normal vaginal pH.

Question:
1. Do you think it's yeast infection? I don't have health insurance so I can't go to an ob/gyn. Should I just go ahead and try to clear it up with Monistat?

2. I read somewhere on the net that when a woman is pregnant, she gets some thick white discharge too, is that true? I had unprotected sex with my husband about 2 weeks ago (using the pull-out method), my period is supposed to start in a few days from now, do you think the thick discharge that I'm having is caused by pregnancy?

Thanks.

• ANSWER:
  I had a yeast infection and didn't know. my Dr told me I had it during a pap. I had no itching and no burning so ys it could still be an infection.

  Also yes pregnancy can cause a discharge like that too. You could take a test using first response since it is the most sensitive and you could take it tomorrow morning with your first morning pee.

QUESTION:
Can you get Cervicitis from BV?
I went to the Doctors office the other day because I noticed I had some odor, vaginal Discharge and a Bump on my cervix. I googled those symptoms and I found Nabothian cysts and BV. I told the doctor that I found a bump on my cervix and he actually giggled at me and asked what I was doing in there and said I did not know where my cervix was. After the exam he said that I may have BV and Cervicitis. I asked him if they were both STD's and he shook his head and said he's going to give me a cream for me to put inside myself and for me to take pills (antibiotics). When I got home I went back on google and looked up what cervicitis was and I keep getting gonherrea and clymadia. But I also read that it is caused by an imbalance in bacteria in your vagina. When I googled BV I found the samething. So I wanted to know if you can get cervicitis from BV or the other way around. I have been with the same person for 4 years. I was told about 4.5 years ago to stop using tampons becuase I kept getting infections (UTIS) from them. But I used them for a few periods this month. I douched too. I started noticing that my discharge was smelling differently in Feburary. In Feburary I started to take Ecstasy. After one weekend I started to take it every weekend or even during the week. But I slowed down and did it every weekend, every other weekend, once a month, and then every few months. When I did not take it for a while I noticed that my discharge was going back to normal. The night before Halloween I took Ecstasy and for the rest of the week my discharge was foul smelling. Then it stopped. I did not tell the doctor any of this. I also had sex the night before I went for my exam. Could these be factors too? I told my boyfriend that I have BV but can he get it too? What about the cervicitis they say males can not get it but if its supposed to be linked to gonherrea and clymadia then can't he get it? Please HELP!!!!!!
please answer in english

• ANSWER:
  Cervicitits just means your cervix is inflamed. (Men cannot get it because they don't have a cervix.) Cervicitis is not really a condition by itself, but it's caused by many other things like STDs, a yeast infection, recently having rough sex, a prolapsed uterus, and yes, it definitely can be caused by BV.

  The cause of cervicitis should be investigated to make sure it's not something serious. Normally I'd recommend getting an STD check so that can be treated if it's there. Also a pap smear to check for cervical cells changes. But since you already know you have BV, it's most likely from that. Give the BV meds a chance to work, and then go back to your doctor to make sure the problem has resolved.

  BV is an overgrowth of certain bacteria in your vagina. The bacteria are always there, you just have too many of them right now. By having sex, you can pass on this bacteria to your boyfriend. They won't hurt him, but then if you have sex with him again, he could pass the bacteria back to you. He's not really reinfecting you because you always will have this bacteria in you (you need it), but he can upset the natural balance of bacteria in your vagina. It's best to use condoms until the BV is gone.

  Also, tampons aren't usually associated with BV, but douching is. Stop douching. You do not need to douche. A healthy vagina is self cleaning.

  I'm not sure how Ecstasy affects BV, but it is one of the worst drugs to take because it permantently destroys the pleasure receptors in your brain. Please stop taking it.

  Lastly, I do not know why your doctor giggled about you finding a lump on your cervix. I feel mine all the time. Mostly because I use the NuvaRing, but feeling your cervix to help determine when your ovulating or if something is wrong up there (like weird bumps) is totally fine! You should do it with clean hands, but there's nothing wrong with it.

  Good luck!

QUESTION:
foul vaginal odor...help?
First i want to ask people to not be rude.
I wash GOOD, i make sure i do. And after a shower its okay for the first couple hours, but then there's always a bad smell, sometimes I can still smell it even with my pants on. It scares me a little and its causing a problem with me and my fiance because i don't want to have sex.
I'm having alot of discharge and im on the birth control pill yaz.
Theres no itching or burning, no rashes.
Does anyone have any idea whats causing this, or what i could do about it?

• ANSWER:
  This could easily be Bacterial Vaginosis, which is treated with antibiotics.

  In any case, you need to see a Dr and get it properly diagnosed.

  delaying treatment will make it harder to treat.

  Good luck

QUESTION:
Why I always have a vaginal discharge?
I had undergone several laboratory test papsmear and gram staining to ensure what types of bacteria causing it, all the results showed mixed bacteria. Trans vaginal scan was also performed yet result was negative. My Ob presrcibed me with high doses of medicines like zithromax and metronidazole ... still yellowish or greenish discharge sometimes noticed, NO foul odor, No abdominal pain. I didnt hav sex with my husband for a long time.. Im worried pls help!

• ANSWER:
  Glands inside a girl/woman’s vagina and cervix make small amounts of fluid. This fluid flows out of the vagina each day, carrying out old cells that have lined the vagina. This is your body's way of keeping your vagina healthy and clean. The discharge is usually clear or milky and doesn't smell bad.

  The color and thickness of the discharge change with your monthly cycle. The discharge is thicker when you ovulate (when one of your ovaries releases an egg), when a woman is breastfeeding or when a woman is sexually excited.

  Changes that may signal a problem include an increase in the amount of discharge, a change in the color or smell of the discharge, and irritation, itchiness or burning in or around your vagina. This is called vaginitis. A discharge that's stained with blood when you're not having your period could also be a sign of a problem. Some other types of infections such as yeast infection, bacterial vaginosis and trichomoniasis can also cause discharge that is usually accompanied by odor such as beer/yeast/fish.

  I would recommend that if you have any of these signs or any concerns regarding this you consult with your doctor for a proper diagnosis and for proper treatment should you have anything other than just a normal vaginal discharge.

  Good luck

QUESTION:
Still not having my period? Possibly pregnant? Details included?
i posted this question weeks ago and most of them told me not to worry and wait for my next period. i was due with my next period last december 1 and i still don't have it up to this time. it is now december 21.

so here was my question.

please bear with me with my intricate details.

i started my most recent period last nov 3,
and last november 16 i slept over at my boyfriend's house. we never really had intercourse before. we just had fun making out and him touching my you know what, and i always give him bj's until he cums last because i'm afraid of cums getting anywhere near my perineal area, it freaks me out because i don't want to get pregnant. i'm paranoid about it, rights after i give him the bj's i always make him wash his hands and change his underwear and boxers, then i stay out of his room for a while, and lay beside him after about 3 mins. then we continued to make out and stuff, did a little dry humping as others call it. then i accidentally fell asleep naked beside him hugging me, but he had his boxers on. i never wanted to sleep naked cause as i said, i'm paranoid. when we woke up, we did it again, and as usual i let him wash and change his underwear. i don't know how it happened, but all of the sudden, he talked me into having real sex..so he took a condom and put it on. and he tried to put it in me, we had a hard time and it was painful that as soon as i felt the pain, i always push him off. he was always just half way in and i always push him off. we tried to put it in again, slowly, and it was almost fully in but i couldn't take it anymore so pushed him away. these just happened for about less than 5 mins. after that he took a bath and invited me to join him, i did. after that i got so scared and i pray that i'm not pregnant. i vowed not to do anything like it again.

please help me. could i be pregnant?
it happened on the 16th which means that i was ovulating, right?
please no rude comments and answers, i'm just really worried.

i'm actually a little worried about the sleeping naked thing with him, does it help in getting pregnant?
and when giving him bj's i know there must be some *** on my hands, and most of the *** is in his hands because he catches it all, i do wash it off, and he does too, and then we get back to bed again and i or he would rub my v. could that make me pregnant?

PLEASE. PLEASE. THANK YOU.

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was there any chance that the condom broke from what happened?
and now i'm really worried. could i be pregnant? just tell me what you think.

also i have an increase in yellow-like and clear vaginal discharge and now it's starting to have a slightly strong foul odor. i just don't know what's going on. i took a test a week ago and it turned out negative. why am i still not getting my period?

ps. i know that y answers is not a pregnancy test, nor is it a doctor as people say. but i just need your help, opinions, answers. i live in a dorm and have no budget for a check up. i still have to wait for my parents. i just need to have an idea. thank you!

i already took a test last week and it was negative. but people say they aren't that accurate.

• ANSWER:
  that happened to me..... im also lost

QUESTION:
Still not having my period? Possibly pregnant? Details included?
i posted this question weeks ago and most of them told me not to worry and wait for my next period. i was due with my next period last december 1 and i still don't have it up to this time. it is now december 21.

so here was my question.

please bear with me with my intricate details.

i started my most recent period last nov 3,
and last november 16 i slept over at my boyfriend's house. we never really had intercourse before. we just had fun making out and him touching my you know what, and i always give him bj's until he cums last because i'm afraid of cums getting anywhere near my perineal area, it freaks me out because i don't want to get pregnant. i'm paranoid about it, rights after i give him the bj's i always make him wash his hands and change his underwear and boxers, then i stay out of his room for a while, and lay beside him after about 3 mins. then we continued to make out and stuff, did a little dry humping as others call it. then i accidentally fell asleep naked beside him hugging me, but he had his boxers on. i never wanted to sleep naked cause as i said, i'm paranoid. when we woke up, we did it again, and as usual i let him wash and change his underwear. i don't know how it happened, but all of the sudden, he talked me into having real sex..so he took a condom and put it on. and he tried to put it in me, we had a hard time and it was painful that as soon as i felt the pain, i always push him off. he was always just half way in and i always push him off. we tried to put it in again, slowly, and it was almost fully in but i couldn't take it anymore so pushed him away. these just happened for about less than 5 mins. after that he took a bath and invited me to join him, i did. after that i got so scared and i pray that i'm not pregnant. i vowed not to do anything like it again.

please help me. could i be pregnant?
it happened on the 16th which means that i was ovulating, right?
please no rude comments and answers, i'm just really worried.

i'm actually a little worried about the sleeping naked thing with him, does it help in getting pregnant?
and when giving him bj's i know there must be some *** on my hands, and most of the *** is in his hands because he catches it all, i do wash it off, and he does too, and then we get back to bed again and i or he would rub my v. could that make me pregnant?

PLEASE. PLEASE. THANK YOU.

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was there any chance that the condom broke from what happened?
and now i'm really worried. could i be pregnant? just tell me what you think.

also i have an increase in yellow-like and clear vaginal discharge and now it's starting to have a slightly strong foul odor. i just don't know what's going on. i took a test a week ago and it turned out negative. why am i still not getting my period?

ps. i know that y answers is not a pregnancy test, nor is it a doctor as people say. but i just need your help, opinions, answers. i live in a dorm and have no budget for a check up. i still have to wait for my parents. i just need to have an idea. thank you!
i already took a test last week and it was negative as stated above.

• ANSWER:
  I am a little confused since you said you live in a dorm so I am assuming you are in college, but it sounds as if you know very little about sex. But anyway, no, sleeping next to someone naked will not get you pregnant, it could increase your chances of getting pregnant since there is a MUCH greater chance of you two having sex. The only way a person can get pregnant is if the penis was in the vagina and he came in you. Sperm cannot survive outside the body unless the room was as hot as our internal temperature. Also, it doesn't happen often but condoms do break, and if his condom was broken and he did not come I say you are fine and you are not pregnant because the vagina is very harsh to sperm, most of them die right when they enter you because of the pH levels. It could also be that you are late or if you haven't been eating well, even stressed so try to relax. But about the smell, you two may want to get checked just in case. (I know you don't have the money right now but your wellbeing is worth the money.

QUESTION:
Can frequent masturbation cause increased vaginal discharge?
I'm simply asking because I'm not having yeast problems, and I know that increased discharge is a very early sign of pregnancy. I don't WANT to be pregnant. Just wondering if my increase this week in masturbation could also be the cause. Thanks.
I do not use any sort of "toy", and I know for a fact it is healthy discharge, just increased.

• ANSWER:
  it could be the cause but its just an increase right after you masturbated from you being aroused and everything. i've never heard of increased discharge being an early sign of pregnancy. if you arent having sex then honestly you wont have to worry about getting pregnant right now.

QUESTION:
Does increased adrenaline cause Vaginal discharge?
Are sports and being active a cause of having more vaginal discharge than usual? Every time i play a sport i always have more vaginal discharge than i usually do. Is this due to my rise in adrenaline levels?

• ANSWER:
  I know very little about vaginas, but I would say "probably not".

QUESTION:
What could be the causes of a increase in vaginal discharge?
Other than yeast and other infections, or stds, what could be the cause of an increasing amount of vaginal discharge?

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
Increased vaginal discharge and frequent urination?
So, yesterday, I noticed i urinated a whole lot more than usual, considering i didn't drink that much liquids yesterday.

Furthermore, i noticed an increase in my vaginal discharge, that was not caused by any sexual excitement

What could be the cause of this?

• ANSWER:
  Well, in my experience, there are two things that could cause this.

  1) You could be pregnant. In the very early stages of pregnancy (Within first week or two even) Alot of women urinate alot more often for no apparent reason. Also, Vaginal discharge is common too.
  Go get a pregnancy test!

  OR....

  2) You could have a Urinal infection or a sexually transmitted disease.
  It sounds alot like Cystitis too.
  If this is the case, you need to go to the doctor and get antibiotics as soon as possible, cause some of these sexually transmitted diseases can cause long term damage and can make you infertile.

  Good luck.

QUESTION:
Increase in vaginal discharge?
I'm having a lot more vaginal discharge lately.
And I'm not sure why.
I'm not really having sex so much anymore, like maybe once every few weeks instead of a few times a week. So I'm not really sure if that might be part of the reason why.

But anyway is there any main causes of increased vaginal discharge?
Do you think it will go back to normal soon?
Thanks.
It's a clear to whitish color.
No foul smell or anything.
Which is good.

• ANSWER:
  depends on the discharge, is it clear? yellow? greenish (maybe)? does it have an odor to it? fishy smell? lumps? if its clear and has a semi odor to it then your fine, your body is just preventing any infections since you are sexually active. just keep it dry and clean and it should stop pretty soon.

QUESTION:
Increase in vaginal discharge towards end of pregnancy?
I am 32 weeks pregnant. I've been having really strong, slightly painful, but irregular braxton hicks for the past few weeks. Here today I noticed a large increase in vaginal discharge. Not to sound gross or share TMI, but It is very heavy, and I often feel wet! It is clear, I don't think I'm leaking amniotic fluid because I haven't noticed any smell. But what is causing the increase in discharge?

• ANSWER:
  It is normal to have increased discharge toward the end of pregnancy, it is completely normal. It could also be that you are leaking amniotic fluid slowly, I was leaking fluid and didn't realize it until I gave birth because when the midwife went to break my bag of waters there was practically no fluid left, it explains why my labour was so painful and why my poor baby looked overcooked when he came out.
  Get it checked out either way, if it is your amniotic fluid leaking they might choose to induce you early =)

QUESTION:
what foods can cause an increase in vaginal discharge?
today i wore shorts and i had a stain of discharge on them after school ive never had this happen and i usually have barely any discharge on my underwear but for some reason today ive had an excessive amount and im not sure why...are there any foods that can cause this? all ive had to eat today was coffee apples cookies cucumbers and chips?

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
Does HPV ever cause in increase in Vaginal Discharge?
Ok so I had an abnormal pap about 2 months ago but I tested negative to all other STD's. I am schedualed for a colpscopy but I was wondering if anyone ever showed symptoms to HPV. I have been researching this like crazy cause I am having no warts but an increase in vaginal discharge it is clear which my primary care doctor says is fine. The discharge makes me itchy and seems to be most sever at night. I do understand that some discharge is normal but I also know my body at 28 and know it has increased tramendously! Every web site though is saying no sympotoms. I have found a couple but they all say warts. Well alot of peole don't get warts. I have only had sex with one person. I understand that it is still possible because I was not his first. I have however been normal for 8 years until now. But if anyone else has had this symptoms or others please fill me in,,,THANKS

• ANSWER:
  I am 28 as well, and I have HPV (1 in 3 sexually active people have it). I didn't have any noticible symptoms, but it is possible that you could also have a yeast infection, or some kind of bacterial infection. I get those kind of frequently - I think I'm very sensitive to any kind of Ph change in there - you may be the same. Good luck with your colpscopy. By the way, my pap smears are normal now, so I'm sure you'll be fine too.

QUESTION:
Increased vaginal discharge?
I have had increased vaginal discharge for about 3 months. It does not have an odor and is clear and watery. Occasionally it is a bit yellow but mostly just clear and watery. What is the cause of this?

• ANSWER:
  It could be anything really; just because it is clear and odorless does not mean anything. It could be chlamydia, gonorrhea, bacterial vaginosis, hyperirritation of the vaginal mucosa secondary to trauma or manipulation, or just idiopathic benign hypersecretions. You should go to the doctor to have some of that fluid looked under a microscope.

QUESTION:
What can cause a significant increase in vaginal discharge?
It is not a strange color or smell or anything, there i just much, much more than i ever used to get.

i thought it might be because i had been sick with mono a couple months ago.. like, maybe my body was purging stuff.. i don't know, but it has been a couple months and hasn't stopped..

what could be the cause?

and can i get rid of it?

• ANSWER:
  You very well could be pregnant. That was the first indication that I was pregnant with both of my kids. Get a home pregnancy test. If it's negative, go to the doctor, just to be sure.

QUESTION:
No period in 50 days- and increased vaginal discharge?
I'm a bit worried because my period hasn't shown for little over 50 days and i also experience my vaginal discharge to be of a larger amount. It's not different in anyway (the discharge), although i don't exclude the possibility to a fungal infection, but i've had that before and that was different from what i experience now. As i said, it's not weird in any way, only that it's a heavier discharge than before.

The story behind my period.. it's a long and complex story, but i'll try to be brief:

In march i went to paris. Met a guy there whom i slept with and when i came back home my period was acting weird cause it came 1-2 weeks earlier than expected, and i bled lot less than i usually do. My period normally lasts for 7-8 days and i bleed pretty heavily. This time it only lasted for 4 days and i didnt bleed as much so i suspected STD. Went to see a midwife, had myself tested and she also thought i should take a preg test, which i thought was a waste of time cause "me ?? im not pregnant !!" but as it turns out i was !! according to the preg samples (had two) and the midwife told me i was expecting a baby. I still couldn't believe it so i dropped by the drug store and picked up a double pack of clear blue (preg tests, supposed to be real accurate) and they both turned out negative. Had another double pack purchased a week after and they were also negative and then on the 26 of april i got my period. So i thought well there you go, im not pregnant.

Problem now is that i havent got my period since then, but all the pregnancy tests were negative back then !! I don't feel weird in any way, as in i cant feel anything different or any changes in my body. Cause i should if i were pregnant, right ?? Only thing thats different is the discharge. I know nobody can say if im pregnant or not, that i'd have to go and see a doctor to be sure, but i could really use some support, has anybody ever experienced anything similar ?? I should add im 25 years old, normal sized, healthy, exercise and eat regularly, no weird moustache growth or anything else that would indicate an imbalanced hormonal status. Anybody ?? I would really appreciate it.

• ANSWER:
  could be bacterial vaginsosis or mabey yeast, or id take another test

QUESTION:
Is it normal to experience an increase of vaginal discharge?
I'm 15wks pregnant and all throughout my pregnancy I haven't noticed in an increase of vaginal discharge until now. Its normal color and does not have an odor, but was wondering if anyone else has experienced this as well. I am on a antibiotic (amoxicillan), just wondering if that could be the cause of it.

• ANSWER:
  It's very normal to have an increase...althugh being on an antibiotic is a totally different story. The antibiotic could cause a yeast or bacterial infection ... so if the discharge is whiteish and thick it's pretty normal for pregnancy, but if there is discomfort, swelling and itching involved it could be a side effect of the antibiotic......best to get your dr to confirm. Don't take any additional medications until you have consulted your doctor.....also Go get a book called " what to expect when you are expecting" by Heidi Murkoff. It's the pregnancy bible and will help with all these questions. Your question as well as many others that you would not expect is in there. It's excellent in describing all of these little things that worry moms and help distinguish when something is "normal" or not.
  Good Luck!

QUESTION:
Does vaginal discharge increase before your period?
Hey so umm... My period should be coming soon and my discharge has increased. I've looked on a million sites about this and they don't help.
Today I noticed I was having more than normal and I'm kinda worried. I am sexually active so I'm afraid this might be a sign of pregnancy. But I really hope its not cause my boyfriend and I are definitely not ready for a kid.
So anyone, PLEASE help me if you can.

• ANSWER:
  Yes usually you discharge more during ovulation (to allow sperm to enter through the cervix) and before your period is about to start (so that menstrual blood can flow through).

  If you think you maybe pregnant, you are better off taking a pregnancy test anyway. But discharge is normal around this time.

QUESTION:
Vaginal Discharge?
What could be the cause of an increase in vaginal discharge?

• ANSWER:
  i dont know how old u r but the middle of the month is very commen to have more

QUESTION:
Hi I am 10.5 weeks pregnant and over the past 2 days, vaginal discharge has increased so much. Is this normal?
The discharge is largely whitey/ yellow mucus, bit snotty/pleghm like( I know this sounds disgusting so pls accept my apology 4 the raw description). I phoned the EPAU and they say is nothing to worry about, just the placenta taking over and causing changes but am still quite anxious as keep thinking it could be mucus plug and onset of miscarriage...does anyone out there have similar experiences or any advice. Is my first pregnancy after 10 years of trying and have pcos as well. Any advice would be very much appreciated.
Thanks

• ANSWER:
  Due to hormones it could just be normal but it could be also a sign of an UTI. UTIs are very common in preg women. You don't even have to have the burning or itching or any of those symptoms trust me I've had 2 back to back with my pregnancy! Just on your next dr. visit have them test your urine for cultures and tell your doctor about the discharge.

QUESTION:
Cause and treatment for increased discharge?
First of all I apologise for those who may not feel comfortable reading or talking about such topics but I need some help.

For about more than a month now I have been having continous vaginal discharge and it happens all the time. Before I used to have it just before my periods would start. I have tried looking it up online and tried finding out what I can do but I cant seem to relate to some things and some seem very extreme conditions however not relating to me.

Please can anyone advise me on what I can do and why this may be happening???

Thank you
Also my breats have been sore for about the same length of time. They are usually sore just before my periods but never for this long. Can you please tell me why?

• ANSWER:
  The only way you'll ever be sure is if you see your GP or sexual health clinic for tests. Sorry I know that's probably not what you want to hear.

  It will probably turn out to be nothing to worry about, but you need to be sure.

QUESTION:
Frequesnt Urination and Increase in vaginal discharge
I just had my period about 2 weeks ago it lasted for 2 days.Iam on the pill but skipped the last week in last months pack so I could get my period over with was going on vacation.I did and have had un protected sex.Ever since my period I have had an increase in vaginal discharge just the normal discharge just more of it no smell or anything weird.I have also had frequent urination I got up 4 times last night to pee and eveytime i thought i was going to bust.My boobs are now getting sore Iam not sure if its something i should worry about or PMS coming on.
So what other things besides pregnancy causes these symptoms?
I have also been havin headaches and dizzy spells when bending over or crouching .

• ANSWER:
  Sound like pregnancy.... Take a test

QUESTION:
are there any vaginal infections OTHER than herpes that could cause sore that is accompanied by a discharge?
So PPH has made a lot of money off of me.. and yet I still have the same problems. I know when there is a change in my discharge and for about a year now I have had increased discharge, to where everytime I use the restroom I have discharge outside of my vagina, or my panties are continuously damp. When I wipe the discharge seems to string out of my body. Its quite embarrassing.. it doesnt seem to have a foul or fishy smell but I would say it is definitely musty or something of that nature... normally my discharge smells not like anything. The other issue is a sore that appeared, just one and it doesnt completely look like herpes... as it seems to be set a layer into the skin rather than on top. PPH just keeps telling me its normal even though I tell them its not, and they seem to prescribe me diflucan or whatever it is for a yeast infection. They say when they look at my discharge they dont see BV but I have a high number of white blood cells meaning I am fighting something.. so here have this for yeast. They also ran a culture on the bump as this is the second time it has appeared in the same spot and said it was an adequate sample and it was negative for HSV. So I am trying to find out, are there any vaginal infections (BV, trich, yeast ECT, or other STDS like gonorrhea, chlamydia ) that could cause an increase in discharge, that is yellowish to at times yellowish green in color and may produce a sore?
I would like to add that I would love to get a second opinion, however I am one of the many americans without health insurance who has also lost their job, to boot I am a single mom. I dont have the ability to go rack of expensive doctors bills as most require payment at the time of service and PPH's 75-100 visit is breaking my bank and making it to where I have to choose to not to eat so I can feed my son still
so far no one will work out a payment plan. And surprisingly enough, my local health departments do not offer a blood test. I would like to also add that I do not have increased just before and during the sore that appeared, it is always. I heard from most people who say they have herpes that yellowish to yellowish green discharge is very rare with herpes. I dunno, I just know that the discharge is there regardless. The single sore has appeared once a year since mid 2008 (last sexual activity was nov 2007) and typically after shaving

• ANSWER:
  HERPES DOES NOT HAVE A DISCHARGE...

  HERPES ARE OPEN SORES IN THE PRIVATE AREA..

  NO DISCHARGE...... OPEN SORES..

  CALL YOUR DR. & PLEASE GET YOURSELF CHECKED OUT, & WEAR CONDOMS FROM NOW ON..

  HERPES IS CONTAGIOUS & THERE IS NO CURE!!!!

QUESTION:
Help with vaginal discharge please!?
My husband and I are actively TTC. In the last few days, I've noticed that my vaginal discharge has increased and I'm finding tiny pieces of what I'm assuming is some kind of tissue (at first I thought it was toilet paper, but now I'm sure it's not as I have been checking constantly). The pieces are white/clear and very small. My discharge is not smelly and I have no other symptoms of infection (no burning, no itching, etc.). So of course I googled my symptoms and am finding a wide array of causes ranging from infections to cancer. I plan on calling my doctor first thing in the morning, but would like to know if anyone has experienced this before. I'm due for my period on Nov. 3rd.

• ANSWER:
  Sounds like a yeast infection to me. I could be wrong though. Go to the doc she will tell you for sure. Good luck and baby dust your way!

QUESTION:
Please help with vaginal discharge symptoms!?
My husband and I are actively TTC. In the last few days, I've noticed that my vaginal discharge has increased and I'm finding tiny pieces of what I'm assuming is some kind of tissue (at first I thought it was toilet paper, but now I'm sure it's not as I have been checking constantly). The pieces are white/clear and very small. My discharge is not smelly and I have no other symptoms of infection (no burning, no itching, etc.). So of course I googled my symptoms and am finding a wide array of causes ranging from infections to cancer. I plan on calling my doctor first thing in the morning, but would like to know if anyone has experienced this before. I'm due for my period on Nov. 3rd.

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
Vaginal discharge increase before my period?
Just to get details out the way
I've had recent unprotected sex
I'm on Birthcontrol
My vaginal discharge usually increases right before my period
I don't get my period until a few days
I have no signs of pregnancy.
Except the increase if you count that.
So is it normal for it to increase before my period?
It's been like ever since I started the first time.
Can I be pregnant cause I missed a pil this month?
Or can I just be over reacting from the guilt of having unprotected sex?
it's the same color it's always been
Not even white really, it more clear.
it's the same color it's always been
Not even white really, it more clear.

• ANSWER:
  overreacting most def.
  increse in vag discharge is completely normal roght before your period. dont worry about it. you should be fine.

QUESTION:
What Could This Be, Vaginal Discharge? Pregnancy? Please help!?
(Kind of Gory, sorry and only mature responses)

Around the end of June, I had anal sex with my boyfriend and we both did oral on each other. When we had our anal sex (he did not c**), my discharge was flowing more so then I've ever seen it. We did not have vaginal sex, though some of his c** might have entered me on his finger. Sorry for the TMI.

Since then my discharge hasn't been the same, it seems like it's flowing more so then before. It's been more watery and once this month it was clumpy, stretchy and clear. I have been exercising more. And it has gotten dry and I did get some clear stretchy ovulating discharge after I had masturbated, which I have no idea if this counts. (does it?)

I have gotten my period every month around the normal time, with clots and a heavy enough flow I have to change panty liners. It's pretty normal and no spotting in between.

Otherwise no real pregnancy symptoms, cause I know increase in discharge is an early symptom.I took a pregnancy test (if I was pregnant) at 6 weeks with a digital early morning urine and it was a negative.

Is this increase in discharge from the anal sex?
Does it sound like I'm pregnant?
Any advice would help?

Thank you so very much for all answers and for your help.

• ANSWER:
  If it's clumpy it's thrush , I reckon it's thrush , but go see your doctor if it's smelly or yellow .

  Anal sex is catchy where infections are concerned and there is a discharge called gardnerella you can get, also , so go to your doctors and get tested tell about the anal and see how it goes.

  You'll get some meds or cream for it.

QUESTION:
Vaginal Discharge changes lately?
Hey,
I was wondering when it comes to vaginal discharge, what's normal and what's cause for concern?
I am supposed to get my period tomorrow or the day after and I usually get very dry down there just before my period starts, but these last few days have been different. My vaginal discharge has been increased amount wise for some reason and it's milky and white, no funky smell though...but I was wondering if that is normal or if it could be a symptom of something? I don't think I have a yeast infection because it's not itchy, burning, or tingly down there and I don't think it's a urinary tract infection either because again, no itching, burning ,or tingling and I am not haveing any pain when peeing, although I have noticed an increase in the amount I pee when I go to the bathroom and I have also noticed that I have been going pee more often as well this week. My boyfriend and I recently had sex that was unprotected and even though I am pretty sure he didn't ejaculate in me before we got around to using a condom, I know that it's possible to get pregnant from pre-ejaculation and he tends to have that. I have also noticed that I have been a little nauseous lately. I know for certain that my boyfriend and I are both 100% faithful to each other and neither one of us has any STD's, so I don't feel like that is what this change in my discharge is form. We've recently been trying KY his and her lubricant and I am wondering if maybe that's causing changes OR if it's something else health wise? I know that changes and increase of discharge can occur during pregnancy, but I don't think I am pregnant and I am pretty sure that if I am pregnant by some chance that at this point in time, I won't be able to tell with a test for a few weeks....advice ladies? Does anyone know what is going on with my discharge?

• ANSWER:
  You sound fine to me. I wouldn't worry about it.
  Sometimes before a woman get's here period it can be dry, and sometimes you can get that milky white discharge.

  As long as you are not having any itching or burning, and your discharge is not a funky color or looks like cottage cheese, and does not smell. You are fine, it shouldn't be an infection of any sort.

  It could just be a normal change with your hormones since you are about to start your period.

  I wouldn't worry about being pregnant, if you did have sex less then 3 days ago..it could just be discharge from that. If your period is late, be sure to take a test.

  You are fine! Good luck hun!

QUESTION:
Increase of Vaginal Discharge...................?
Yesterday I've started having an increase of vaginal discharge. It doesn't smell or anything like that. The color is clear/whitish. I just wanted to know if there is something wrong or anything like that. By the way I'm supposed to get my period by now and I never got it yet, so can that be the cause?

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
Unusual vaginal discharge?
So for the past 2 weeks while I was sick with a sinus cold, I noticed that my vaginal discharge has increased. So much so that when I wake up in the morning immediately discharge would begin to flow out. Now I had discharge in the mornings before, but this felt like I was on my period, like i couldn't control it. The consistency of it I didn't notice much of a change at first, but until after a week it started it became more milky and liquid like.

2 weeks later, (right now) I am now better and over my sinus cold, but now I noticed my discharge has become thick again but somewhat chunky. I guess this is what people refer to online as "cottage cheese." Also the color is now yellowish/brown. After some research as to what it can be, I found a variety of answers but nothing that really explains I could possibly have.

Oh I guess I should also mention that I am on birth control and while I was sick, I missed a week in taking the pills which caused a small period (even though I had my flow a week before I got sick). I am now back on schedule with it since yesterday, and figured this could be a factor since they do affect my hormone balance.

Summary: no pain, no odor, "cottage cheese" consistency, and color yellowish/brown

Any idea what it could be?and how I can possibly treat it until I can see a doctor?

• ANSWER:
  Sounds like a classic yeast infection, even if it doesn't hurt. The brownness might be spotting due to missing pills. By the way, you are now unprotected, probably until after you have taken another complete pack to get you back on schedule - so make sure you use a backup method if you have sex.

  Yeast infections can be treated over the counter. I'd recommend one of the one-day treatment packs, because they are convenient, but it will also let you see quickly whether it is a yeast infection or something else. If it doesn't clear up within a few days of the treatment, then you should go see a doctor about it.

QUESTION:
vaginal itching and discharge what can be causing it?
This is the first time this has ever happened. It Is intense itching on the inside of the vagina, and some white pasty; cottage cheese like discharge. At first it was just a bit of discharge now the amout has increased but not to an excessive amount.

I want to go see a gyno. But can't afford one right now.. working on it..
But meanwhile i wanted to get some advice or info on what it could possibly be.

• ANSWER:
  it sounds like you have yeast infection / candida of the vagina. its usually because of imbalance of the natural condition of the vagina , this happens when someone is taking antibiotics for a long period, or steroids, or have low immune system like in diabetes .

  treatment is with an antifungal in oral / suppository form. single dose fluconazole is most convenient.

  to have a certain diagnosis, the discharge must be examined under a microscope

QUESTION:
is vaginal discharge normal?
ok well starting in about the 5th grade, i started getting vaginal discharge. I read in a magazine that that meant you would have your first period in 3 months or so. Well, about 3 years later, i got my first period. I thought this meant that the discharge would stop. After my first period, it stopped for a couple days and started again, and i just thought it was normal. About my 3rd period, i would get increasing amounts of discharge a couple days before my period. Now, I always have small amounts of discharge and increasing amounts shortly before my period. I thought this was normal until i was reading a health site about different health problem and it said that vaginal discharge or wetness could be a reason a doctor would give you a pelvic exam. So i was wondering if this meant vaginal discharge is normal or not? did it just mean discharge that caused irritation or what?

• ANSWER:
  Discharge, yuck right! Don't worry, it is normal to have vaginal discharge. Usually women have more discharge when they are ovulating, meaning a week or so before you actually start your period. It can look alot of different ways just depends on the women. However if you have a foul smelling discharge, a grayish white discharge or you are having problems with irrations it is best to go see a doctor asap. This could mean a STI or another sort of infection like a yeast infection.

QUESTION:
Does endometriosis cause/relate to excessive vaginal discharge?
My GP and OB/GYN currently suspect endometriosis. I believe I will have a laparoscopy soon.

Lately I have been having ridiculous amounts of creamy white cervical mucous. I have never seen so much discharge in my life! It doesn't smell, and I have no itching.

I have been on birth control pills for 5...recently stopping two months ago. So I guess I don't know what my "natural/normal" cervical mucous is like.

Also, the discharge doesn't seem to be to related to ovulation or different days of my cycle.

So is an increase in discharge normal in endometriosis?
Also, ANY INFO/RESOURCES you have or EXPERIENCE you have had with ENDO would be greatly appreciated.

I'm scared and want to be proactive in this diagnosis/treatment process.

• ANSWER:
  First of all, I don't know your age so it's a little hard to answer. However, I live with an extreme case of endometriosis. Now, I'm fourty-seven but had problems since I was about fifteen. At that time, they didn't know much if anything about the disease, not in my small town anyway. I started to have the kind of discharge you're talking about at that time. The doctor just said it was normal. In my mid-twenties, I was unable to sleep due to the pain and was passing blood regularly even when it wasn't my period. By the age of thirty, I had had so many tests at the hospital,I wouldn't be able to count. I could have had my uterus removed but wanted to wait in case I would get married and wanted children. I found the love of my life and we got married even though the doctors told me I wouldn't be able to conceive(they still didn't know what was the exact problem). I didn't have my period for six months and was supposed to see the doctor on a Monday(he wanted me to try some very strong pills to start my period,no garanties). For me prayer is part of my life and I had said a (novena to Saint-Joseph) so on Sunday, I was taking a walk with my husband and told him that I didn't feel it would be right to start those pills just in case I would be pregnant(99.999%chance I wasn't),I told him that he might think I was crazy but that we should get a pregnancy test.We rushed to the pharmacy which was just opened a few hours on Sunday and I did the test.It showed it was positive.The doctor was skeptical but his secretary told me they were pretty accurate.I had a blood test but nobody called so I deducted that I wasn't pregnant.On Saturday,I was so nauseated I went to the hospital thinking I might have a virus.The doctor came in the room with my file and said casually:"Except being pregnant, everything is fine." He couldn't believe we didn't know. Now we have three wonderful healthy children.I haven't gone for the complete histerectomy but when I was finally diagnosed, the year after I had my third baby(I was 38), I had the endometrial ablation and was told by my OB/GYN that it was the worst case he had seen and he was close to 60. All this to say it's more than likely normal the discharge you're talking about but if you don't feel comfortable with the diagnosis, you should seek another OB/GYN's opinion.If you're young and want a family, just make sure it is totally necessary to have an operation(life threatening). The endometriosis itself is not life threatening however, but causes a lot of pain.It all depends on your priorities of course. The only requirement, I would say, is to have a husband who's very undertanding.

QUESTION:
What could be the cause of this excessive vaginal discharge?
I'm 18. For many weeks now I've been having a lot of vaginal discharge. It doesn't smell, I have no itching or burning, everything seems normal except there is _a lot_ of it. It's almost like I'm on my period when I have to keep rushing to the toilet.

It's pale yellow - it seems it's like it always has been, but just because there is so much, I see a colour; in small amounts it's clear. It varies in amount throughout my cycle and I seem to be around ovulation time, but the volume of the discharge has been gradually increasing over the past few cycles. It's not possible it's an STI. What else could be causing it?

• ANSWER:
  Discharge types and amount change during your cycle. One of the ways our bodies help us get pregnant is with the type of discharge during ovulation. For about four days before ovulation, the discharge increases and gets runny, similar to egg whites. (This consistency and amount of discharge helps sperm swim better.)

  As long as you have no odor, itching, pain, burning etc., things are probably normal.

QUESTION:
Did you have a lot of discharge while pregnant?
**NOTE: may be kind of distrubing, but I'm assuming most women will understand ) **

I'm at week 33, and I've had a lot of discharge throughout my entire pregnancy. The books all say to expect "increased vaginal discharge", but this seems ridiculous!

I bought a huge box of thin pantyliners from Costco to prevent the dirty feeling down there! But the problem with those is that by the end of the day, it all smells down there: I smell, my underwear smells, and my pants smell! I've gotten kind of paranoid and I ask my husband all the time before we go out if I smell!

I don't work and I don't go out everyday, so I try to cut back on doing laundry and wear things a few times before I put them into the laundry basket. But like I said, I'm getting a little paranoid about whether or not my clothes are carrying the smell!

That, along with the fear that I'm not letting myself "breathe" at all down there. It's been fine; I haven't had any rashes or irritation, but I'm still worried that wearing these liners everyday and not giving it time to breathe may cause a problem. But I have so much discharge and I'd rather wear my underwear than take a chance on letting it breathe for the night and waking up to a sticky mess!

Did/does anyone else have so much discharge? IS it a bad idea to wear panty liners all day everyday?

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
Need help with discharge issues?
I've been having vaginal discharge since november of 2007. At first it was white and creamy (like lotion), but then the color started changing to a light yellow. I know it couldn't have been from sex, because I haven't had sex for 6 months prior to that.

I later contracted an STD (a whole year later), and I've been treated for it 2 months ago. The STD caused the discharge to become a brighter yellow, but now the color changed back to the yellow it was before, so I don't think that I was reinfected ( I haven't even had sex since December). I've visited a gynecologist more than 3 times for this problem. The first few times I was given antibiotics and told to eat yogurt. The last time I went, the doctor didn't give me antibiotics, because that was supposedly the cause. I was told to use probiotic capsules and yogurt, but I still don't see the discharge subsiding. The doctor said that the discharge was normal and for me not to worry.

I can't help but worry, because the amount of discharge increased dramatically. There's no itching, burning, smell, etc. It's just discharge that I can actually feel coming out.

Has anyone had a similar problem and gotten it cured??? I really need help.
That's what i've been told, but it doesn't make sense for there to be this much discharge. And why did it start "cleaning itself out" after 16 years of no discharge?

• ANSWER:
  Well if the STD is gone, then it is just normal discharge. If there is no itching or anything then it is not anything serious, as long as the discharge has no strong odor and is not any other color but its original color then you are fine. It is just your vagina self-cleaning itself and not anything serious.

QUESTION:
Odd discharge?
For the past few months I've had a clear to whitish vaginal discharge. It is at times the consistency of phlegm. Gross I know, but that is the best way to describe it, except it's clear/white. I had my annual pap last month and my doctor checked me for infections/std's and it came back as fine. She said the increased discharge was most likely caused by my birth control. But, I've been on Yasmin for 5 years now and have never had this before, so I'm not sure if I believe that. Has anyone else had a discharge like this?

• ANSWER:
  i have had discharge like that it is nothing to worry about i thought it was at first but the doctor told me its just something your body does

QUESTION:
Change in vaginal discharge and smell, could I be pregnant?
So the last like week and a half I've been having some issues. My vagina has been smelling different! The scent is strong but not fishy just different! But I can smell it all the time. I keep myself very clean and haven't been doing anything different then I normally do. Also my discharge has increased a lot, I'll bend over and feel like I started my period. I change my underwear twice a day sometimes. I have had unprotected sex recently but he did not finish in me. I know I can still get pregnant that way but I'm also on birth control. I have had moments where I feel sick like I'm going to throw up and a little lightheaded but I don't know if that's all in my head cause I'm a little freaked out that I'm pregnant. Has anyone had these kind of symptoms during early pregancy? If you have any questions please ask! I'm 20 by the way of that means anything.
Well I've had a yeast infection before and this isn't the same. I don't itch or have a thick discharge like I normally would. But I'll get checked for one again. Thank you!

• ANSWER:
  could be a yeast infection.

QUESTION:
What are some possible explanations for heavy vaginal discharge?
I started birth control (Loestrin24Fe) about a year ago. Since then I have had extremely heavy, white, but oderless vaginal discharge. I used to have problems with itching/irritation, but since then have stopped the birth control and the irritation is no longer a problem. I have been treated for yeast infections, vaginitis (clindamax was the name, i believe), and skin rash (with clotrimazole/betameth). I want to make clear that I have been tested for STDs as well, and they were not the cause of the problem either. I have been to two different doctors, both of whom say I appear normal physically. I have changed to a more mild soap. I no longer experience irritation, but my vaginal discharge is still very thick, and it makes intercourse difficult.

I read that soy products increase estrogen and can contribute to heavy discharge...and I have soy milk in my cereal every morning. Could this contribute to my problem, or are there other causes?
I only have one sexual partner and I have a regular mentrual cycle.

• ANSWER:
  I don't have any idea about your problem. However, I came across a blog about yeast infection. Hope you find your answer there.

  Resources for Yeast Infection Causes, Cures, Symptoms, Treatment, Remedies:
  http://yeast-infection-guide.blogspot.com

  

QUESTION:
Three missed periods but three negative pregnancy test could i still be pregnant?
no pregnancy symptoms that i know of, i have been gettin stomach aches that come and go, vaginal discharge increased, no period, last period i had was on October 7th, & Ended October 14th, is it likely im pregnant i have thought about it or stressed it im just curious im 17 he cam in me i also have a bicornuate uterus is it possible that , that is causing false test ?

• ANSWER:
  the only way to find out for sure is go to the doctors and get a blood test, store bought pregnancy tests never worked for my wife and we have 2 kids

QUESTION:
Ladies during pregnancy.....?
....have you ever experianced increased Vaginal discharge? I experiance this and it is paticularly fluid like, not so thick...I have to change under garments on some days twice a day. I have a Cervical polyp which has developed as a result of my pregnancy and I know this causes a little extra discharge but do any of you women experiance increased fluid like discharge?

• ANSWER:
  Yes. If you are very concerned it might put your mind at ease to have a low vaginal swab. Vaginal discharge is a messy problem during pregnancy.
  Usually caused from oestrogen.
  Other things include: Thrush, diabetes! Antibiotics, infection: trichomonas .Could even be strep.

  If the d/c is bloody ,stained, or trickles of fluid then you need to have medical help as soon as possible.

QUESTION:
Vaginal Pressure?
I am currentl 21 weeks pregnant with my second child and just today I have noticed what can only be described as sharp twinges and kind of a dull pressure in my vaginal area sorry if this is TMI! There has been no increase in vaginal discharge, no contractions, Kaiya is moving around a lot in there. My only other complaint is that the pressure seems to get worse when I am on the go. I have a doctors appointment on Friday and plan to bring it up there as well. Just wondering if anyone else has gone through this and what causes it?
Thanks for your responses in advance!

• ANSWER:
  I'd be cautious and take it easy until you can get to the Dr. It may be nothing, but then again it could be early signs of something wrong. I wouldn't dismiss it until the Dr can check it out and give you the all clear. Twinges are fine, but the pressure you are feeling, which worsens with increased activity is what makes me concerned.

  I've had almost identical symptoms to you and was referred by my dr to go directly to the antenatal clinic to get checked out for a possible prolapse. Thankfully my cervix is well supported, but my bladder is proving to be a problem which will probably require surgury after I've given birth. Good luck and I hope its just a twinge and nothing serious : )

QUESTION:
Can you take a pregnancy test while experiencing vaginal bleeding?
I have been nauseous for days, have had headaches, increased clear vaginal discharge, been getting tired early and always wanting to sleep, and other pregnancy signs. Me and my boyfriend had unprotected sex a couple of times three or four weeks ago. I got my I want to believe is my period today but it is four days late. I have read that hormonal changes can cause you to bleed while still pregnant that may seem like a period but it is not. I want to take a pregnancy test asap, but will the bleeding affect the result? Also I did not have the normal steps of getting my period where it is light at first, or i just spot a little bit and then it gets heavier. I just woke up with it this morning and am wondering what I should do. I planned on going to Planned Parenthood tomorrow to get a test done anyways. Should I still go?
edit:
so i know most of my answers will be, well you have your period dont you, so your not pregnant. i have done my research and many women still bleed while pregnant especially in the early stages because of your hormone changes during your normal period time, so whats going on now could be my preriod or it could be vaginal bleeding, a common thing during pregnancy, i just want to know if i can take a pregnancy test during this bleeding

• ANSWER:
  Yes you still can and should go. I don't think it will affect the result. Hopefully it's just your period.

  Harriet

QUESTION:
Thick, white discharge?
For the past 2 days, I have been experiencing a very thick, white vaginal discharge. It's almost the consistency of lotion, which is worrying. I am on the birth control pill YAZ, and have experienced this once before, and it eventually resolved itself. Why do I have this thick, increased discharge some months, and not others? I am definitely NOT pregnant, and this is certainly NOT a yeast infection. What is the cause, and has anyone else experienced this?

• ANSWER:
  I am also using Yaz and experience the same problem but usually around the time of my period or right after. I don't believe it is anything to stress over i think it is just the pill or it could be the bodies way of cleaning itself out

QUESTION:
pubic pain and increased discharge
I am at a loss. I had a bacterial vaginal infection in April and was treated, but the pain continued in the pubic area (I describe it as feeling as if you were kicked in the crotch). The antibiotics reduced the pain at first, but after treatment it came back.

I have had an internal ultrasound - no tumors or cysts. As recently as June, I had a normal vaginal flora with no bacteria that wasn't supposed to be there. However, I am now having again lots of discharge that is white and creamy, but no overwhelming odd smells. My periods are normal and weirdly enough, I do NOT have the pubic pain when I am on my period.

I am sore for a couple of days after sex. My doctor says it might be a GI problem, but why would a GI issue cause an inflamed vagina? If someone has ANY insight, it would be appreciated. I keep being told they don't know what's wrong.

• ANSWER:
  go to my profile and my contacts add john jo the flo to your contacts and email him he is a gyno and will email u back dont worry ur adress will be private its all through answers hes really gud just helped me a few mins ago hope this helps lol

QUESTION:
Lower back pain, pelvic pain, light green discharge?
For the last 6 weeks I've had a more or less constant lower back pain that ranges in intensity. It sometimes radiates into my buttocks and legs, but the main area of pain is deep in my lower back. I now also have (for the last 3 weeks) pelvic and ovary pain, also mild shooting pains in my vagina. I have noticed a steady increase in vaginal discharge, which is almost always a very pale green colour.

My smear results came back clear today, and I don't have chlamydia. I haven't had sex in 5 years.

My Dr's don't seem bothered, and have told me to just monitor my cycle, but I cannot do my normal daily activities, and constantly need to take Ibuprofen, which only helps slightly.

I have an uneasy feeling, hard to describe, but general malaise feeling when the back and pelvic pain is quite strong.

The back pain sometimes feels like sciatica, but 80% of the time it doesn't.

My Dr did notice a slight cervical erosion, but surely that wouldn't be the cause of all these symtpoms?

Any advice appreciated.
The vaginal discharge is much thicker than it used to be, almost 'snot like' in texture.

• ANSWER:
  Were you checked for any cysts on the ovaries (with an ultrasound?)
  Also for any fibroid benign growths in the uterus?

  It is difficult to figure out why your doctor did not discuss other possibilites for your symptoms.
  You could have some compressed nerves in your back -
  Also, there could be some kidney involvement-maybe the formation of a kidney stone
  Pelvic pain in women is common, but not always easy to diagnose the cause.

  You may need to check in with another physician (not easy to do, I realize,)
  but with your continuting symptoms you need to get another opinion.
  There can be so many reasons for your symptoms and no one on Y!A can really diagnose your exact
  problem.
  I hope things improve for you and you get the proper help and diagnoses.

QUESTION:
I am having bloody vaginal discharge and severe lower abdominal pain. Please help.?
I got my mirena iud removed almost 2 weeks ago. I immediatly took a plan b pill as recommended by my dr. I forgot to take the second dosage within 12 hours of the first dose and so it was 24 hours later that I took the 2nd dosage. A day later I started severe bleeding and abdominal pain for about 4 days. The bleeding subsided yet the pain is still increasing and I now have bloody discharge. I got the IUD out because it was causing many problems with ovarian cysts that were very painful and I got PID. I have had the PID cleared up for sometime now and was just re checked a week ago at the emergency room and other std testing was ran as well and It all came back clean. I also have a history of Endometriosis. Please tell me what I should do as my pain level is now at a 8 and I fear something is very wrong.
I went to the emergency department and they said that it was from a Uterine Infection. They didnt call me with the test results from 3 weeks ago to tell me to come get my prescription to make it go away. I am now getting my antibiotics and hoping that this goes away. I have a dr appt tomorrow hopefully more will be explained to me then.

• ANSWER:
  That sounds like something you need to have extensively checked out, but it may just be the Plan B pill. It's fairly horrific; it threw off my cycles and made me very unhappy (physically and emotionally) for about 3 months.

QUESTION:
What could cause this? ?
I feel like I have a cold (sore throat, stuffy nose, headache) but I have nausea. Ive been feeling nauseated but every once in awhile. Ive been sleeping more then usual but having trouble sleeping/staying asleep. My breasts are very tender *cant walk down or upstairs w/o them hurting or lay on them. I cant even wear a bra w.o it bothering them and thats very unusual and I have noticed bluish veins around the area around the nipple. One of my boobs looks like it grew. My right boob is way bigger then the left. Never noticed until now. And I have been having increased vaginal discharge which is white, odorless/normal smelling, and watery. Not ovulating and just got tested for stds in july. What could cause this?

• ANSWER:
  i'd try a pregnancy test if i were you

QUESTION:
Very early symptoms?
Are there any pregnancy symptoms that can be seen as early as one or two weeks? Basically me and bf had unprotected sex around the 13th of May and I have noticed increased vaginal discharge and also slight swelling. I have also been quite emotional causing lots of arguements with my bf. Any help will be appreciated.

• ANSWER:
  the emotions and fights, are probably because you're worried about having a baby, that im assuming you're not prepared for or expecting.
  at one or two weeks, you're actually not even pregnant, or only a few days.
  but like you're saying.
  10 days past conception.
  you can probably go out and get a test in a few days.
  so just wait it out untill than, we cant tell if your pregnant.
  any of it could be PMS.
  just sit tight.
  good luck.

QUESTION:
abundance of discharge at 21 weeks... normal?
I'm 21 weeks pregnant, and for the past 3 - 4 weeks (and since my last dr. appointment) I've noticed an increase in my vaginal discharge. It's almost like a creamy hand lotion... and most times I can feel it coming out of me. I've asked my mother, sisters and aunts if they have experienced the same thing and they all said not until about 30weeks. I know that I don't have an infection or anything because It doesn't hurt, smell or itch at all. Is this normal? Could it be caused by the fact that I'm always on my feet and work over 50hrs a week? Silly question I know, but some insight on it would be nice!! lol.
I mean it's at the point where I'm wearing /changing my pantyliner up to 5 times a day...
I thought the days of pantyliners would be over for at least a little longer than that...

• ANSWER:
  Yes it's very normal. I had a loot of discharge in the beginning of my pregnancy, then it subsided, then came back full swing around 18 weeks, went away, then came back again at 22 weeks and I had to keep changing my pantyliner a lot like you. This is normal because of all the hormones in your body. Just make sure to keep your underwear & pantyliner clean because when I was 22 weeks and the discharge came back really heavily, I wasn't expecting it the first day and I didn't have anything to change into the entire day and I ended up with a yeast infection that I just finished treating. So be sure to keep that area clean! Good luck, I hope it subsides soon. It can get kind of annoying & icky =/

QUESTION:
I have a lot of early pregnancy symptoms..please help!
Ok here's the deal. For the past 3 months or so, I've had a feeling that I'm pregnant. We very rarely used protection (we were each others firsts, so didn't have to worry about STI's). In the beginning I got really sore boobs which were itchy, as was my stomach, which then got a rash on it lasting a couple of days. At this point, I hadn't had a period for 53 days. Then I came on. My periods have been all over the place since I started them at 14 (I'm now 19). In the past 4 months, I have taken 5 pregnancy tests which have all come out negative. Recently though, I've been having a lot of early pregnancy symptoms. These include feeling very tired most of the time (although I suffer from anemia which could be the cause of that.), my back is aching, my uterus has started to feel hard, I have increased vaginal discharge which is white and creamy but with no smell, bloating, gas, a growing stomach (in the past couple of weeks, I have been asked if I'm expecting 4 times.), my nipples are constantly hard and sore now, I've been feeling a bit nauseous lately, and my last period was 44 days ago. 15 days after my last period I bled for half a day, but it only showed up when I wiped. The last test I took was approximately 2 weeks ago and was negative. I'm not sure what's happening anymore. I'd love to have a baby. My fiance and I have spoken about it a lot, and we'd be ecstatic if I was, but I'm at a bit of a loose end at the moment. Please help!

• ANSWER:
  I WOULD SAY U R ALL MY TESTS WERE NEGATIVE UNTIL I WENTTO THE ER AND HAD A BLOOD TEST DONE IF I WERE U I WOULD GO TO UR DOC AND HAVE THEM DO A BLOOD TEST GOOD LUCK

QUESTION:
Vaginal Dryness?
I'm so tired of my vaginal area I'm ready to blow it up literally. Took Trinessa for 21 days. Made me a basket case/crying/aching and spotting nonstop. Caused vaginal irritation on top of that! Went to OBGYN crying. She changed me over to the Nuva Ring which I have no problems with. Well the 'extra whitish' discharge is a bit odd to SEE but I don't feel it. However...the original vaginal irritation has shown to be just dryness. Replens works great. I go back to the OBGYN on the 30th but if the replens is working great for the dryness I am assuming I'm okay to wait until the 30th or should I go to the ER? No abnormal discharge. No itching. No pain. Nothing when I use Replens...well except the increased clear/whitish discharge. I just don't want to 'hurt' myself. I'm sure the dryness is from the emotional rollercoaster I was on for a month and really...just advice please.
I had my blood work done already. Everything came back fine. She even tested my thyroid. I don't have any obnormal discharge..just white (nuvaring) and normal clear/white. No odd odor. Same odor I've always had. I did have a BAD reaction to a laundry soap a few weeks ago. I tossed it and went to Biokleen and vinegar rinse. I also tossed the Bath and Body works and use pure aloe bar now. Amazingly my back quit breaking out and no more small bumps after shaving either! I did have a UTI a few weeks ago and went to urgent care. They gave me Cipro. Then a Diflucan. I finished those up last Monday. The dryness is what's killing me. I can't stand walking and feeling that scratching. I'm a mess. I've been through it lately.

• ANSWER:
  Vaginal irritation and dryness are typically directly related to hormonal changes. Since you're doing the BCP-dance (the little name I give to switching methods often) then there's every possibility that your problems will not only go away soon because your body will acclimate but that your original problems stemmed from the first pill.

  If you're not experiencing any horrible problems and the Replens is working for you adequately, then I would just hold off till your appointment. It certainly doesn't sound like anything to go to the ER over.

QUESTION:
Help me? I'm pretty scared..?
Okay, my boyfriend of two years just broke up with me a week ago. Everything is falling apart in my life right now and it's really stressful. I'm having increased vaginal discharge, my skin is becoming very oily when i usually have dry skin, and I have a loss of appetite. It's scaring me cause I have lost like four pounds, what could be causing this? Emotional stress?

• ANSWER:
  it sounds like emotional stress. I'm sorry you are going through a tough time right now, hang in there my friend, take care of yourself. Eating healthy and exercising will alleviate a lot of your stress. Even though you feel emotionally awful, don't forget to be good to yourself. It might sound corny, but go for a brisk walk, take a cool shower, then eat a salad, you will be surprised how much better you feel. Keep your chin up:)

QUESTION:
35 weeks 4 days pregnant..need help please read!
i have increased vaginal discharge, a constant urge to go number 2..like bad all the time.
i also have high blood pressure and have been feeling kinda dizzy today..i feel nauseated as well.
should i be expecting labor soon?
will they induce me cause of the high blood pressure?

• ANSWER:
  have you been diagnosed with pre-eclampsia?? if so then yes, the only treatment i sto induce you soon as possible to avoid any problems to you or the baby...i would suggest that you go see your doctor now so they can check your blood pressure, and if you have any protein in the urine, they might decide to admit you to hospital for monitoring..
  all the best

QUESTION:
Could this be a sign....?
I am having weird small little cramps on the left side of my pelvic area. I am having headaches. My period is 3 days late. I keep thinking I'm about to get my period cause my panties feel wet when when I go check, its not it, I am just having increased vaginal discharge. Do you think there is a possibility that I am pregnant?

• ANSWER:
  Well increased vaginal discharge is deftinitly a sign... It's also possible to get cramps also.... Just take a test, even if its only 3 days late. I took a test when I was only 1 day late because I kind of already knew I was.... It still came out positive even after just 1 day