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Any Moms Who Have Had Bacterial Vaginosis And/or Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome?
Asked by D.S. from San Francisco
on May 9, 2007
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I have always suffered from yeast infections since my teens but this is the first time being diagnosed with Bacterial Vaginosis (BV). Does anyone know what causes it ...
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- I have had Bacterial Vaginosis several times and I don't know what causes it. It's really annoying and it can sometimes be gross. The doctor always gives me antibiotic...
- My 16 year old was just dianosed with POS. I am not telling her because she will look it up and there are soooo many distrubing side affects. She has aniexty which alr...
- Hi D., My sister has had the same diagnosis, and here is what she had to say: I've also experienced frequent yeast infections and infertility due to PCOS. Besides i...
Trichomonas Vs. Yeast Infections and Bacterial Vaginosis
Asked by M.M. from Dallas
on October 6, 2007
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Have any of you ever been diagnosed with trichomonas? I was told it was STI (a sexually transmitted infection). I am three months pregnant and I went for my check up...
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- You may be right, M.. I remember being told I had it a long time ago, too, but I wasn't 'sleeping around', so I wasn't sure *how* I might have gotten it. (I don't reme...
- I would ask the doctor to check again, and if he came up with the same conclusion, I would get a second oppinion. Drs just make mistakes sometimes and may be prone to ...
- Go get a second opinion. Years ago I was told by a doctor that I had a STD. I was devistated but did all the medicine and nothing. The doctor insisted this was it. ...
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...
"Desperately Searching for a GOOD OB/GYN!"
Asked by K.L. from Atlanta
on June 13, 2009
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Unfortunately last September I had a miscarriage. At about 14 weeks of pregnancy I thought I was in the clear but something went wrong. And I continuously told my pra...
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- Hey K., OB/GYN Associates (Dr. Espy's group) gets my vote as well. ALL of these doctors are superb. If you are looking for someone with all the technical prowess ...
- I don't have personal knowledge of this one, but thought you could call and see if she works for you. Go to "wmn4wmn.com", and read about Dr. Felicia Dawson. She's a h...
- Call Dr. Gary Smith in East Cobb. His office is 1511 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta. He takes the time to listen and get to know the patient. You will not be hurdled in...
Any Help for Recurring Bacterial Vaginosis
Asked by K.W. from Washington DC
on September 16, 2008
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I have recurring episodes of bacterial vaginosis, about 2-3 times a year. It is NOT an STD, but an overgrowth of the natural bacteria in the vagina. I've seen my gynec...
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- Dear K., Have you tried eating yogurt on a regular basis? Sometimes this helps to minimize yeast-type vaginal infections. ~A.
- I initially thought this would be similar to a yeast infection, and was going to suggest eating yogurts to help. A friend of mine with recurrent yeast infections woul...
- Hi, K., I use a product called Florify, which helps restore the natural flora all throughout the body. It is manufactured by Melaleuca, a wellness company that bases...
Ever Have "Bacterial Vaginosis"?
Asked by R.B. from La Crosse
on December 5, 2006
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This is my 5th pregnancy (4th live baby, one tubal) I have been having severe cramping from the begining. At 5 weeks along I had an ultrasound and they found that ther...
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- I didn't know I had it until I went into labor at 33 weeks! The doctor was sure it was what caused the preterm labor, and I was treated with antibiotics after deliver...
- I had it with both my pregnancies. For my first, I had it on week 12 and by week 15 it went away. For my second pregnancy, I had itat week 8 and my doctor chose to tre...
- I had this when I was about 6 or 7 weeks along. My doc treated it with a 3 day suppository. I think it might have been clindamycin??? My son was born happy and heal...
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...
