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Q: How Long Will This Last
asked by: Texan on January 20th, 2005
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Well, it all started in nov. After my menstrual cycle. It started with the really bad itching, then the discharge, and discomfort while intercourse. I bought the monistat and went to the doc. Of course she said I was right and that everything was okay. Same thing happened after my dec. Cycle. Went back had a pap and was given diflucan. Still had some of the symptoms, some old and some new. During sex I could smell that fishy smell, and more so afterwards. Thought I was starting my cycle for jan., but it was more like spotting and it was only for a couple of days. Needless to say, i'm worried that I will encounter this smell again......
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lil_blaze2004
replied on January 20th, 2005
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Have you gotten tested for std's??? I'm not sure what it could be...
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Texan
replied on January 20th, 2005
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How Long Will It Last
Well, my doctor said everything came back negative. She tested for gonorreah, chlamedia,etc.....
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lil_blaze2004
replied on January 20th, 2005
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Have no idea-never had that prob...Sorry. Good luck though!
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Jade_88
replied on January 24th, 2005
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Hello,

this is what I found on a health website, mayo clinic, based on your symptoms. You should check with your doctor again to have more tests done.


Hope the info below helps! The website address is Mayoclinic.Com.


Good luck!


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vaginitis

signs and symptoms of vaginitis may include:
change in color, odor or amount of discharge from your vagina
vaginal itching or irritation
pain during intercourse
painful urination
light vaginal bleeding

additionally, you may have these signs and symptoms depending on the type of vaginitis:
bacterial vaginosis. You may develop a grayish-white, foul-smelling discharge. The odor, often described as fish-like, may be more obvious after sexual intercourse.

yeast infections. The main symptom is itching, but you may have a white, thick, discharge that resembles cottage cheese.

trichomoniasis. This infection can cause a greenish-yellow, sometimes-frothy discharge.


You probably need to see your doctor if:
you've never had a vaginal infection. Seeing your doctor will establish the cause and help you learn to identify the signs and symptoms.

you've had other vaginal infections, and not all of them have been yeast related.

you've had multiple sex partners or a recent new partner. You could have a sexually transmitted disease. The signs and symptoms of some sexually transmitted diseases are similar to those of a yeast infection.

you've completed a course of over-the-counter medication and your symptoms persist, you have a fever or you have a particularly unpleasant vaginal odor. These are signs the infection may be from something other than yeast or from a resistant strain of yeast.



Vaginitis

treatment

the type of medication used to treat vaginitis depends on which type you have:

* bacterial vaginosis. For this type of vaginitis, metronidazole (flagyl, metrogel) or clindamycin (cleocin) as pills or vaginal creams may be prescribed.


* yeast infections. Yeast infections usually are treated with an antifungal cream or suppository, such as miconazole (monistat, vagistat 3) and clotrimazole (gyne-lotrimin). Yeast infections may also be treated with an oral antifungal medication, such as fluconazole (diflucan). The advantages of over-the-counter treatment for a yeast infection are convenience, cost and not having to wait to see your doctor. The catch is you may be treating something other than a yeast infection. It's possible to mistake a yeast infection for other types of vaginitis or other conditions, which need to be treated differently. Using the wrong medicine may delay a proper diagnosis and lead to complications.


* trichomoniasis. Your doctor may prescribe metronidazole tablets (flagyl).


* atrophic vaginitis. Estrogen, in the form of vaginal creams, tablets or rings, can effectively treat atrophic vaginitis. This treatment is available by prescription from your doctor.


* noninfectious vaginitis. To treat this type of vaginitis, you need to pinpoint the source of the irritation and avoid it. Likely sources include new soap, laundry detergent, sanitary napkins or tampons.


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