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Q: Possibility of stds and endometriosis

asked by: DoctorQuestion on April 2nd, 2009

Chronic pain started 2.5 yrs ago after my current bf & i started having sex. I assumed it was an STD but Ive been tested numerous times. 2 days after intercourse, I began bleeding (black/brown) for 2 weeks, had lower abdominal pain (right side), and pain at the vaginal opening. 2 yrs later, I have CHRONIC (every day, all day) discomfort in my vaginal canal (like aching/pressure) & pain/irritation at the opening of my vagina on the RIGHT side. I also have pain with deep penetration (again, only on the RIGHT side). Pain worsens during mid cycle. Tried lupron (they thought it was endometriosis & vestibulitis), basically they have no answers. I'm scared and in a LOT of pain-I feel like it' some kind of infection. I've never had an abnormal pap until this started too...my last pap was (finally) my first normal pap in 2 yrs. I go for my annual tomorrow. All these doctors look at me like im crazy when I explain it and I need someone to take me very, seriously. Beyond desperate, I need help.

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Dr. Andrijana Shterjovska , MD

replied on April 3rd, 2009

Vaginal and Uterus Health Answer A6235

The tests for sexually transmitted disease search only for particular bacteria. However, any bacteria have a potential to cause the symptoms you described. You might want to have a vaginal swab with vaginal culture to determine the possible bacteria and the most useful antibiotic that might be causing it.

The doctors have problems diagnosing this, because the vaginal infection usually includes a discharge. You might want to be checked again for endometriosis because: the pain increases during certain parts of your cycle; you have painful intercourse. However, irregular bleeding (spotting) which is characteristic for endometriosis is missing.

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