I have recently noticed a change in my vaginal discharge, with a sour odor similar to vinegar or spoiled milk. I tried a gel for bacterial vaginosis last month, which worked temporarily but the problem returned after my period. The discharge is yellowish-greenish, and my last period started on February 8th, coming regularly every 30 days. How can I determine if this is bacterial vaginosis or something more complicated?

November 7th, 2024

I have HSV-2 antibodies but have never had an outbreak. I take 500mg of Valtrex daily. Should I expect to get an outbreak while taking this? If I feel tingly or signs of an outbreak, how much Valtrex will stop it from progressing? Also, what is the difference between folliculitis and herpes visually, and how long can the increased dose of Valtrex be taken for during an outbreak?

December 28th, 2023

I have constant pain/burning in my vagina that triggers the feeling to frequent pee. I did urine and vaginal swab tests, but nothing was detected. What could be causing this and what should I do next?

December 19th, 2023

I have been experiencing anxiety due to a change in my menstrual cycle. Usually, I have heavy periods lasting five to six days, but this time, I only had a palm-sized clot and barely any bleeding, mainly brown discharge. I am 19 years old, not using contraceptives, and only take Tylenol and ibuprofen when needed. What could be causing this change, and what should I do?

March 12th, 2023

I was vaccinated for HPV (Gardasil) when I was in high school, about 10 years ago. I had unprotected sex with someone who had HPV in high school (10-15 years ago) and he said he's never had symptoms since. I have two questions: 1) If I were vaccinated and if he still had the virus, would the vaccination protect me from passing it on to someone else? 2) It's been 11 months since that exposure, and neither my current partners nor I have had any symptoms. Would there be noticeable signs by now?

September 26th, 2023