Bacteria found in my urine - could it be an std??!
Question: I had gone to the doctor to get my hormone levels checked and talk to my doctor about irregular periods (every 3-4 months) and i had given them a urine sample.
the results came back that there was "unknown" bacteria found in my urine, so i was to get a culture and sensitivity test done at the health center at school.
i am overweight, and the tops of my legs rub together, making it sweat in my vaginal area, which might have contributed to the bacteria? i'm scared and just hoping i dont have an std or something. i've never had a UTI before and i'm not experiencing burning or itching...so what could it be??? please help!
Answers: I had gone to the doctor to get my hormone levels checked and talk to my doctor about irregular periods (every 3-4 months) and i had given them a urine sample.
the results came back that there was "unknown" bacteria found in my urine, so i was to get a culture and sensitivity test done at the health center at school.
i am overweight, and the tops of my legs rub together, making it sweat in my vaginal area, which might have contributed to the bacteria? i'm scared and just hoping i dont have an std or something. i've never had a UTI before and i'm not experiencing burning or itching...so what could it be??? please help!
It could be an STI like chlamydia, but it is more likely either a UTI (mild ones can have no symptoms) or some bacterial contamination. If you start peeing straight into a cup, you can get some bacteria from your vagina rinsed by the urine into a cup- that is why most urine samples are supposed to be mid-stream ones.
As for your irregular periods, if you are overweight that is most likely the cause. Fat cells can produce their own oestrogen, which screws up your cycle. If you want to get your periods back on track, you need to slim down to normal weight.
no, it could be anythibg in your digestive system
if the doctor isnt sure i doubt anyone on here will know!
U have "normal flora" in your urinary tract and vagina. It basically means bacteria that is normal to your body. There are times (like yeast infections) when an introduced bacteria takes over and outnumbers the normal bacteria. A culture and sensitivity will tell what kind of bacteria it is and what antibiotics, if any are needed.
The sweat in the vaginal area will lead to bacterial overgrowth which could have contributed. It is very important to keep the area clean. U can always, during the day, keep antibacterial wipes to clean after toileting once or twice a day. And never douche as this can kill out the normal bacteria and leave way for the bad bacteria to take over.. cleanliness will keep your flora in check... and drink lots of water... hope this helps!
I think you're getting all upset over nothing. They're just checking to be safe. They could be found liable if they neglected to do so and there was a problem. They just can't ignore it and pretend like it just doesn't matter.
I think your attempt to rationalize and diagnose yourself has spooked you. I think it is highly unlikely you have an STD. If you had a UTI, it's not the end of the world and it passes very quickly. If you had one you'd know it and that seems unlikely too. Now, calm down. You're probably fine as far as all these conditions are concerned.
Are you getting defensive about being overweight? Why is it suddenly a form of a socially transmitted disease? Have you ever tried to get your weight down? Would it be as bad as all that? It could be the best thing that ever happened to you. You just never know about these things. Try looking at it positively, you might like it and might be a great idea. If you got your period regularly like your supposed to, would you now think that that is so awful? If you got a lot of attention from the boys and you got a date, would you now think it was so bad after all?
This could be the best thing to happen to you. . . . . You never know. . . .
I'm sorry that sounds awful , you know what you can do , and it wouldn't hurt at all , go to the health food store get something to clean out your Urinary track ,I don't know what the product is called but ,they do have it , I've seen it before because I do interal cleanses a few times a year .That will clear up any problem you have ..good luck
You can have a UTI without having burning and pain.It's called asymptomatic UTI.A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a bacterial infection that affects any part of the urinary tract. Although urine contains a variety of fluids, salts, and waste products, it usually does not have bacteria in it.When bacteria get into the bladder or kidney and multiply in the urine, they cause a UTI. The most common type of UTI is a bladder infection which is also often called cystitis. Another kind of UTI is a kidney infection, known as pyelonephritis, and is much more serious. Although they cause discomfort, urinary tract infections are usually quickly and easily treated by seeing a doctor promptly.
u more than likely have a kidney infection and if u are not sexually active u have no problem worrying about std's and all that associates with it... I had the same problem u did too but it was from my kidneys , just follow thru with the doctors and it will all work out for u i promise...
if you never had it (sex), then you don't have STD. if you had it, then you might. i think the sweat might have contributed to the bacteria.