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Bacterial Infection
Asked by J.H. from Erie
on February 13, 2007
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Can someone give me some insight here? I have battled this stupid vaginal bacteria infection off and on for 6 years. I have treated w/flagyl, metrogel, clindaymicin....
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- J., Wow I'm sure glad I stumbled upon your question! I know that sounds funny but I've had this same problem for a while now also. It's weird because I had never ha...
- not to sound nosey but do you and your boyfriend use condoms? i have the same problem and always had to watch everything i do. i been with my boyfriend now for 6 yrs a...
- I've had the same exact problem for years. Up until this past year I'd been buying Monistat on a monthly basis, thinking I was prone to yeast infections. Once I foun...
Bacterial Vaginosis?
Asked by K.B. from Dallas
on April 20, 2008
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At the end of my period last month, I started having a very heavy discharge. So heavy that I am using 3 or 4 pantyliners each day. It does have a distinct smell to it,...
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- K., you should really go to your ob/gyn. He or she will probably give you a prescription for Metronidazole if its BV. You should also drink plenty of water, try to w...
- I recommend what I use which Loalsan by TPCS its a natural douche concentrate. If helps with most infections except yeast infec. I think you have to buy it online whic...
- Bacterial Vaginosis is SO common that over half the female population has it! Antibiotics will not do a thing for it, but there are other remedies out there. If it's s...
Personal Question on "BV"
Asked by H.B. from Pittsburgh
on May 9, 2008
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I am trying to find out about an infection called "Bv"Bacterial Vaginosis. Ever since i had my tubes retied and went 8 months without having a period all of a sudden a...
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- Maybe it is not clearing up totally? I had this and it took almost a full month and 3 types of meds to fully clear it up. I hemorraged after my first child, they did...
- I did a search for natural treatment of this infection. Here's what I found: You can apply vinegar to the outside of your vagina. You can mix 2 ounces of apple-cide...
- Having worked as a nurse in a "clinic", I wouldn't recommend using anything such as douche or Refreshe or anything else (only medication prescribed). Aside from a...
Vag Discharge
Asked by J.T. from Victoria
on April 17, 2009
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When I was preganant I asked my doctor about the clear some what smelly discharge. She said it was normal.For insurance I had to switch doctors in the middle of my pre...
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- Florify which is the best probiotic will start to help.contact me and I can give you the rest of the info. A little personal but most likely willhelp.
- Unfortunately our bodies do change and not always for the better. (ie. my boobs, my hair, my skin) lol In my case, I now generally (even when not close to my period) h...
- Think about the medications you take regularly. A lot of women take medications for sinuses that makes them produce more mucus. If you aren't and this is just the way ...
Bacterial Vaginosis During Pregnancy
Asked by J.S. from Seattle
on October 19, 2008
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Hi Mamas,
I was diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis at the very beginning of my pregnancy, before I knew I was pregnant and was put on antibiotics for seven days. I t...
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- Hello J., did your OB take a culture to figure out WHICH bacteria are causing the problem? At this point I would insist that he either get a culture done, or I wou...
- Hi J., I had BV in my last trimester and gave birth 2 days after I was diagnosed, which was 2.5 weeks early. The birth went very smoothly, and my baby is just fine ...
- I was dx'd with severe bv around 7 mos; I prayed and cut almost all sugar from my diet, and it cleared up; that pregnancy went (very very) late. I didn't take any m...
Persistent Yeast Infections
Asked by P.G. from Dallas
on September 13, 2009
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Hi Mamas - prepare for too much information! (LOL) My MIL was visiting this last week and went through toilet paper like it was water. When I asked what was up, she sa...
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- I used to get these stupid things every month, but it was when I was on the Pill. ...probably not something your MIL is dealing with. However, now that that is no lo...
- You might have her read about AAT. Advance allergy therapeutics. www.allergytx.com It could be something she is eating that is causing the reaction. This will take...
- I had this problem as well for a year after I had my daughter I finally decided to go see my doctor. I was harboring just a small amount of yeast that I was never com...
Getting Back to "Normal" After a Yeast Infection
Asked by C.B. from Odessa
on April 28, 2010
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I recently within the last few months have had 2 yeast infections. I had never had one previously. I began taking acidophilus after my prescribed treatment. The infect...
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- Try getting some plain yogurt. Before you shower, take several tablespoons of it and warm it up. Apply directly to where it itches. It really helps. If you can get...
- go back to doc and get meds for yeast infection and tell them he needs an antibiotic too. he has it and keeps passing it back to you. I had to do this with my husband ...
- OK, so my response is probably going to really creep some people out, but here's the reality of things...... I'd first find out if you have a recurrent yeast infect...
Help!!!
Asked by S.T. from Spartanburg
on May 23, 2009
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I am currently 8 weeks pregnant with my third. I am having a symptom that I did not have with either of my other two. Vaginal itching. I see absolutely no signs of a ...
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- My niece is 11 weeks preg she has had itching no discharge, she called her ob and they said try the monistat she did she's better now. She had a yeast infection she ju...
- Could be contact dermatititis... which could be from detergents/ or soap. I would recommend cotton panties no tight clothes! (no thongs for sure!) washing with a per...
- I know what you are going through!!! I had a yeast infection throughout my whole second pregnancy!!!!! it drove me crazy, but the doctor was able to give me some presc...
Vaginal Discharge
Asked by L.S. from Dallas
on October 28, 2007
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Hey moms, this is a weird question...do any of yall have a constant discharge? Over the past 5 years, I have. I constantly have to wear a panty liner and it has a slig...
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- I have always been told that if the discharge has a bad odor you have an infection and need to be on antibiotics... I would get another opinion, of course it is normal...
- I know this may sound kooky, but I have been going to accupuncture to help normalize my cycle. With all things like this, I am pretty much a skeptic, but already I ha...
- That is not normal, I would seek another Doctor opinion ! to have odor also & to use panti-liners, something could be wrong ! Usually your once a month cycle would be ...
This Might Be a Gross Question... :(
Asked by C.D. from Detroit
on May 17, 2009
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I'm currently 14 wks pregnant with my second child and earlier this week I began experiencing yeast infection-like symptoms so my OB went ahead and prescribed me a vag...
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- Hi C., There are definitely natural ways to treat and cure a yeast infection. Garlic and yogurt applied internally are two extremely effective ways. This website ...
- My daughter, who is 4, was getting them frequently for a while and the peds. told me to give her yogurt every day to clear them up. I started this about 2 months ago ...
- I had that problem during my last pregnancy. It was the most horrible thing ever!!!! I had NEVER had that problem before...& it really does gross you out. I had not...
