BACKGROUND:
*I'm 29 years old
*got my period @ 11 or 12 & it's been VERY regular since the 1st one
lasting about 5 days & get it about every 30 days (28-32)
*ALWAYS had VERY painful periods (could not function for 2 days every month)
*tested for endometrios (however you spell it) - negative
*had my 1st child young - at 16 (perfectly healthy vaginal birth)
*NEVER had a painful period since the birth of my daughter (w/or w/o birth control)
*was on the shot or pill for years
*diagnosed w/herpes, HPV & pre-cancerous cells on my cervix around age 19
*had lazer treatment then & ALL normal paps ever since
*never had symptom of HPV & tested negative for it ever since LEAP
*had a few outbreaks of herpes in first year, but NEVER since then
*had tubal pregnancy rupture at around age 25
*had 2nd tubal pregnancy around 27 & right tube was removed
*husband & me have been trying to conceive
*have been pregnant almost ten times over last few years,
but always miscarry w/in first 9 weeks of pregnancy
*had ultrasound from outside & interior at least twice w/no sign of anything wrong
*had numerous blood tests (thyroid & other basic tests) - all come back completely normal
*my mother had full hystorectomy at about 40
CURIOUS TO KNOW, but NOT MY BIGGEST CONCERN:
As much as my husband would like a baby, I have not really cared to get more testing to find out why I can not seem to carry a baby to term since my daughter who was born almost 13 years ago. We can't afford any testing out of the norm or genetic testing (which I don't know if that's the issue anyways since my 2 tubal pregnancies & 2 of my miscarriages were w/my ex).
MY REAL QUESTION:
A little over a year ago, my periods started to have an order. The best way I could discribe it would be "acidic" almost smells like urine. I have noticed even when I wear a tampon, my underwear seem to get VERY moist (not wet like I urinated, but more like sweat & I actually feel hot - really hot down there - more than normal). Sometimes this smell is worse than others. Sometiems I can barely stand it (even can smell it through my clothes if I bend down or something), but other times I can barely notice it if I put my panties under my nose).
Thinking immediately, my husband cheated on me, I got tested 3 different times within a couple months of each other, but the doctors all told me that wasn't the case. One doctor suggested maybe yeast infection (which I've never had before & there's no discharge or itch) that might just come w/my periods. Another doctor treated me for VB.
I am a VERY clean person. I know my body is sensitive & therefor I never use soaps, fregences or douches. I always a clean with a clean wet wash cloth. This is what I have done for years w/o problem.
MORE RECENTLY:
My daughter has begun her period almost a year ago which was also very regular until the last few months. She is getting her's as often as every other week! I've mentioned this to her doctor & she tested her to make sure she isn't anemic. (negative) I asked if something could be going around as to why this would be happening to both my daughter & I, but she said no, other than the fact that many females living in close quarters can seem to get their periods at/around the same time.
BACK TO ME:
For some months now, I get my period on time, but only bleed for about 3 or 4 days. Then it goes away for a few, but then comes back & I been bleeding for at least another 2 days on average. Not enough to wear anything, but when I wipe there is a good amount of blood. There's no real clots or anything.
I'm just tired of explaining this over & over to the doctors - only to be told nothing's wrong. I was just wondering if there's something I could insist upon being tested for. This smell is what concerns me most & I know this is NOT normal. I hope I don't have to live like this much longer - much less forever. It's embarrassing...
