Recently I have noticed sypmtoms very similar to bacterial vaginosis, such as:
-secreting a yellow substance
-fish-like odor
I would like to prevent this disease....please help!
2006-07-11 04:38:25 · 13 answers · asked by Alcatraz66 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Knowing you, Amy L, you probably just have sand in your vagina. I can't think of any other reason why someone could be such a hateful *****.
2006-07-11 04:49:19 · answer #1 · answered by I Like Dik 1 · 2⤊ 3⤋
It's not a disease, it is a bacterial infection. These can easily be treated with antibiotics. Please go to your doctor and get some antibiotics. Metronidazole (Flagyl) is the drug doctors usually prescribe.
Here are some ways to help prevent bacterial vaginosis (BV) in the future:
* Eat at least 8 oz (226.8 g) of yogurt with live L. acidophilus cultures as part of your long-term daily diet. In one small study, women who ate L. acidophilus yogurt for 2 months showed a drop in rates of BV.
* Consider using birth control pills, which reduce the hormonal changes in the vagina that may lead to BV. (If you have multiple sex partners, also use condoms to reduce the risk for sexually transmitted disease [STD]).
* Limit the number of your sex partners. Multiple sex partners increase your risk of developing BV by changing the normal environment of the vagina.
* Only leave a tampon or diaphragm in for a limited length of time. Ask your health professional about correct use of a diaphragm to prevent both pregnancy and risk of vaginal infection.
* Avoid douching.
* Consider using nonoxynol-9 spermicide, which appears to reduce the risk for BV.
BV isn't passed from one person to another and is not considered an STD. However, if you are exposed to an STD while you have BV, you are more likely to be infected by that disease.
It is always important to practice safe sex to prevent sexually transmitted diseases, whether or not you have BV. Preventing an STD is easier than treating an infection once it occurs.
I had BV last year, and although it was gross and smelled nasty, it went away with antibiotics and hasn't come back. Good luck to you!
2006-07-11 05:23:59 · answer #2 · answered by Alli 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the doctor and her will do a pap and give you some meds if you have it. if you get it again they may need to treat your partner too try using acidopholis (spelling) its a vitamin that helps with the bodies bacteria level. You can buy it anywhere. Dont douche or anything like that.
2006-07-11 04:43:52 · answer #3 · answered by callalobo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the doctor. If you are sexually active, you may have a sexuallly transmitted disease. The summer heat makes all kinds of bacteria grow, so just go get it checked out. In the meantime, don't have sexual intercourse.
2006-07-11 05:01:35 · answer #4 · answered by happydawg 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please see the webpage for more details on Vaginal discharge and Bacterial vaginosis.
Diagnostic tests that may be performed include:
Cultures of your cervix.
Examination of vaginal discharge under the microscope.
A Pap smear.
Contact a Gynecologist.
2006-07-11 05:27:49 · answer #5 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the doc. I had this once. You will have to take some nasty pills but its the only way to get rid of it. Its bacteria so try to stay as clean as possible. Good luck
2006-07-11 04:44:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the doctor.
2006-07-11 04:41:16 · answer #7 · answered by Teacherwoman9 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. check any health web.
2. check you doctor
2006-07-11 04:46:42 · answer #8 · answered by shahji 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ugh, your not Amy L I just answered her question and she does NOT ask questions like that. Your amyy L. Dont think people dont notice!!!! Go kill yourself you insecure jerk.
2006-07-11 04:41:54 · answer #9 · answered by . 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See....your.....doctor!
2006-07-11 04:40:21 · answer #10 · answered by the Goddess Angel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋