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My pap smear result states bacterial vaginosis. Kindly help
Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing abnormal greenish discharge for at least a month now. I did the pap smear and the result is out. There is a shift of flora suggestive of bacterial vaginosis, now the fungal organism's morphology is consistent with Candida spp. What would be the best thing to do... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. I suggest taking antibiotics course to cure this infection. 1. Take a tablet of Doxycycline (Lactose monohydrate, yellow iron oxide) 100 mg twice daily. 2. Tablet Metronidazole (Hydroxypropyl cellulose, Hypromello... Read Full »
What could be the reason for my vaginal burning, uncomfortable pain, bad smell?
Query: Hello doctor,My vagina is burning and physically just hurting. I have vaginal burning, an irrational lousy smell, and uncomfortable pain. I have a lot of symptoms of bacterial vaginosis, but I want to get a clarification. I have a history of yeast infections and UTIs. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems like you have some vaginal infection which is causing the problem. Please check yourself by a gynecologist and get a vaginal swab test done. Avoid having sex till then. Wear cotton panties and loose lowers. Maintain personal hygiene and take plenty of fluids. W... Read Full »
I am a 27-year-old female with fishy odor in my vaginal discharge. Is it bacterial vaginosis?
Query: Hi,I am a 27-year-old female with a height of about 5 feet and a weight of about 73 kg. I have noticed that my vaginal discharge has had a fishy odor for the past few months. It is my first time experiencing this. It started about four months ago. I also experienced pain in my pelvic area during and... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Yes, your symptoms suggest that you have bacterial vaginosis and mixed yeast infection. I suggest you do the following tests- 1) Pap smear (Papanicolaou test) of vaginal discharge for microbiology. 2) Urine routine and cul... Read Full »
I am having brown discharge with terrible smell close to my past period. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I started my period 15 days back. And it ended a week later. Today (five days after it ended), I had some brown discharge (this was about 11 hours ago). And this is gonna sound really weird but when I was in the shower (11 hours later) I stuck my finger up there and when I pulled my f... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The presence of smell and bleeding with discharge after your menses have stopped, indicates a possibility of cervicitis with bacterial vaginosis (infection). If you are sexually active then the chances of contracting infection are higher. You shall require a per spec... Read Full »
I have irregular periods with increase in weight and BV. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am 22 years old. I have a problem with irregular periods. Firstly, I began my menstrual cycle much later than most girls. I started only at the age of 16 years. Recently, I have noticed that I no longer get a regular period and it has been happening for around eight months. Ever since I... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You seem to be having PCOD (polycystic ovary disease), which is the reason for you not having periods. Get ultrasonography of the uterus tubes and ovaries, blood tests, thyroid function tests, PCOD panel, serum prolactin, and complete blood count. Also, you are having s... Read Full »
I have irregular bleeding and fish-odor vaginal discharge. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I went last night to get tested for STD for fishy discharge smell and 20 minutes ago I went to the bathroom and noticed I was bleeding down there, which is weird for me since I just finished a none-day period a week ago. So I am worried if I need to get checked out right away or wait. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. A fishy smell is indicative of bacterial vaginosis and not yeast infection alone. If not accompanied by curdy white vaginal discharge, pathognomonic of vaginal candidiasis. Also bleeding per vaginum on non-menstrual days can be due to cervical erosions which can be c... Read Full »
My wife has bacterial vaginosis. Will vitamins help?
Query: Hi doctor, I got married seven months back and this is the fourth time she caught bacterial vaginosis (BV). She never had any symptoms before marriage. We have consulted a gynecologist all the four times. She will prescribe antibiotics and other stuff and that successfully treat her for some time. I... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please get her sugar levels checked. It may seem a bit weird, but at times the main reason for recurrent vaginal infection could be low immune status. Yes, taking vitamin supplements will help her boost her immunity. You can discuss this with her doctor and get started w... Read Full »
I am on multiple antibiotics and having vaginal redness and dryness?
Query: Hello doctor, Ever since being on multiple antibiotics for a persistent UTI a year ago, I have had vaginal problems. It was first a bout of yeast infections and then BV. I have tried many pills, external and internal creams, home remedies, and diet changes, but still, I have redness and dryness ext... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sorry to hear what you have been through. I feel you are having an imbalance in the normal and abnormal organism growth. For a normal vagina, you need both normal and abnormal organisms. When you take too many antibiotics one after other, it kills most of the abnormal o... Read Full »
I have greyish-white vaginal discharge and itching after an unprotected sex. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected sex last month, and I had no issues after that till last year. So, the onset was sudden. I had thick curdy white vaginal discharge with a lot of itching problems which was unbearable and painful during urinating, so I consulted my gynecologist, and she gave me some me... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Regarding your symptoms, I believe you have developed a pelvic inflammatory disease caused by bacteria, fungi, or viruses. I suggest you do a high vaginal and endo cervical swab test and reply to me with the reports and kindly take the fol... Read Full »
What is the reason for my thick and foul-smelling discharge?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 23 years old, and my husband is 30 years old, and I have PCOS from the past 11 years. We are married for a year and a half. My periods are irregular, and sometimes I do not get periods for 8 to 9 months. I used to get periods after taking Meprate. With Clomifene, I got two cycles ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), you should plan the treatment first and then plan a pregnancy. This involves weight reduction, oral contraceptive pills for three months, the ones with Cyproterone acetate to reduce testosterone levels and also most impor... Read Full »