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I have been experiencing vaginal itching, burning, and clumpy white discharge for over two years, which started after treating a yeast infection and getting a copper IUD. Despite treating with antifungals, boric acid, antibiotics for BV, and probiotics, the symptoms persisted and tests came back negative for yeast, BV, trich, strep B, chlamydia, and gonorrhea. I recently received qPCR test results showing a medium load of lactobacillus and e. coli. I am considering treating the e. coli and suspect I may have cytolytic vaginosis (CV) due to overuse of probiotics and boric acid. What could be causing these symptoms and what treatment options should I consider?
May 2nd, 2024
I am 32 weeks pregnant and have been experiencing spotting for two days. I have noticed some dull pain, normal fetal movement, and no recent abdominal trauma. I have not had recent sexual intercourse or vaginal exams, and the spotting is intermittent and light. My vaginal discharge seems normal, and I have not experienced itching, burning, or fever. What could be causing the spotting, and what should I do?
June 10th, 2023
I had my first intercourse with my boyfriend two weeks ago, and my vagina became bloody for a couple of hours. After that, I've had intercourse two more times, and each time it gets bloody. Is it normal to see bleeding for the third time?
January 7th, 2023
I'm a 19-year-old female with a history of recurrent yeast infections, which have made my vagina very sensitive, affecting my daily life and sex life. Despite changing to non-perfumed soaps and detergents, I still experience itching and discomfort. I'm concerned about this ongoing issue and whether it might be related to Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder (PGD). What should I do to address this problem?
January 20th, 2023
I have a bump on my vaginal opening that is a little painful. I just noticed it today and noticed some pain when wiping a day ago. The bump is not itchy and looks the same color as the rest of my skin. I am 44 years old and not currently taking any medications. I am generally healthy and have no other medical history to report.
April 15th, 2024
I had a period starting on March 1st, 2014, and had intercourse multiple times in March. I was due for my next period around March 29th, but experienced light bleeding on March 30th, followed by a faint positive pregnancy test. The next day, the test was negative, and I experienced more bleeding with a small clot. I visited the doctor, who ordered blood tests and an ultrasound, but I haven't had the second blood test yet. I've had light bleeding for 36 hours and now have lower back and abdominal pain. What is going on, and should I go to the emergency room?
June 16th, 2024