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I am stressing about potentially having an STI and started taking probiotics. Can probiotics mask STI symptoms, or would symptoms still persist as is? I have experienced itching, strange tasting discharge, and some sharp pains below. I am taking Blackmores vaginal flora probiotics for about 2 weeks now, and the itching and stomach pain have gone, but I'm nervous about the discharge. It isn't the same as what it was, and I'm not sure what's normal. The symptoms started about 6-7 weeks after a potential infection. The discharge has a strange taste similar to what it was in the past, and I did a vaginal pH strip which seemed to be around 6. Is this concerning, and should I get tested for STIs?
October 4th, 2024
I am 33 years old, my newborn is 7 months old, and I am breastfeeding. My bloodwork showed an increased LDH level. Should I be worried about this, and is it elevated a lot? Additionally, my cholesterol is high at 246, with LDL at 150. What should I do?
December 15th, 2023
I have burning and redness with thick discharge. I tried Monistat for a yeast infection, then consulted a doctor who prescribed Microgel and Diflucan, but they didn't work. I went to urgent care, where tests were negative, but I was given Brexafemme, which cleared the discharge but not the redness and burning. I was also given antibiotics (Microgestin) in pill form. Could this be due to my birth control or bacterial vaginosis (BV)?
June 13th, 2024
I have a small fibroid (2mm) and have noticed that during my period, the first two days are very light, but the third and fourth days are very heavy with large blood clots. Is this normal, and could the fibroid be causing this heavy bleeding?
July 31st, 2024
I am experiencing an increased amount of discharge, slight burning and itching, and clumps of pink discharge after bowel movements. I have tested negative for pregnancy, bacterial vaginosis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea. My tests show a few yeast, abundant epithelial cells, and a few polymorphonuclear cells. Would this suggest a urinary tract infection or yeast infection?
April 29th, 2024
I’m experiencing cramping, nausea/vomiting, and fatigue, and my pregnancy tests are negative. My last period was four months ago, and they have been irregular. I am sexually active and trying to conceive, having stopped oral contraceptives in November. I do not have diarrhea or fever, but I feel bloated and slightly constipated. What could be causing these symptoms, and what should I do?
February 13th, 2023