I'm experiencing vaginal irritation with no major discharge or smell, and I'm currently on antibiotics for my face. What could be causing this and what can I do to alleviate the symptoms?

November 5th, 2024

Can a person have both HSV-1 and HSV-2 genitally, and is it possible for both to cause an outbreak at the same time, especially if an IGG test was negative 7.5 weeks after exposure?

August 13th, 2024

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