Bacterial Vaginosis?!
Question: Okay, alot of the time , mostly during my period I have this smell that is kind of sikening, but I dont really know if it is 'fishy. Sometimes I am itchy "down there" and very rarely, but sometimes I feel a burn when I pee. and i dont really know about the discharce. do I have bacterial vaginosis? i am really embarrased and dont want to go to a doctor unless ABSOLUTLEY nesscesary. what should I do ?
Answers: Okay, alot of the time , mostly during my period I have this smell that is kind of sikening, but I dont really know if it is 'fishy. Sometimes I am itchy "down there" and very rarely, but sometimes I feel a burn when I pee. and i dont really know about the discharce. do I have bacterial vaginosis? i am really embarrased and dont want to go to a doctor unless ABSOLUTLEY nesscesary. what should I do ?
Your vagina is full of life in the form of bacteria but these are good bacteria fighting the good battle to keep bad bacteria out of your reproductive system. These good bacteria are called lactobacilli which are the same organisms found in yoghurt. In a healthy vagina these lactobacilli maintain a acidic environment - around 3.8 - 4.5 pH ( a little bit more acidic than black coffee which has a pH of 5.Eating yougart could help but you should see a doctor.
I would defenitley recommend going to see a doctor if you feel embarrased ask for a female doctor. Dont be embarrased its for your health and the doctors will make you feel comfortable by covering up as much as youd like to feel comfortable. the longer you go without seeing a doctor the virus will just keep multiplying and could lead to more problems down the road. BEST OF HEALTH!
Burnig when going is a sign of urinary tract infection. You need an antibiotic and a cream for that. It doesnt go away on its own, it will only get worse. Go see a doctor.
You could have a number of things, bacterial vaginosis, a yeast infection, a UTI, see a doctor! Or, if you really do not want to see a doctor perhaps you could get one of those new kits at the drug stores that tell you what type of infection you may have...but my advice would be to see a doctor asap.
Definately go see a doctor. It could be just irritation or you could have an infection in any event go to a doctor.
Hi! I agree with Ms. Jasminec. We've been there & went though it as women at one time or another in life. I highly suggest going to a female OBGYN. There's nothing to be embarred about. This is life being a women, any discharge that's yellow or green is a sign of infection. Yes, sounds like a Bacterial Vaginosis, hang in there.