it was an STD. Now he thinks I cheated on him, and I know I didn't! And I know he didn't cheat on me either. How else could he have gotten this? I am going to get checked myself tomorrow. I do have an unpleasent odor after sex, and somethimes a white thick substance after sex. What could it be? Where did it come from? Thank you.
2006-09-26 12:12:00 · 11 answers · asked by Racheal 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
Well without knowing what STD it is, it is kind of hard to say.
Some bacterial STDs can take a LONG time for symptoms to show up, if they even ever show up. Most STDs have no symptoms, or are so unnoticeable that many people don't realize they have it.
Sounds like you should also get checked out. It sounds like you may possibly have a yeast infection or even BV (bacterial vaginosis) which is very common to develop after having sex. BV isn't caused by sex, but it's very common for it to develop after having sex and can smell stronger right after having sex.
Get to a doctor and get checked out as soon as you can. Also, do some research on the STD. I would tell you more if I knew what one it was. Good luck!
2006-09-27 00:01:56 · answer #1 · answered by Alli 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ok, a bacterial infection can be passed back and forth when you are having sex, but that does not make it an STD. Kind of like urinary tract infections. There are several types of bacteria that are considered STD like trichomonis, but either one of you could have had it for years with no symptoms. If you guys love each other just take your meds and get over it. There is no way to prove who caught it first. It doesn't mean anyone cheated. You can walk around for years with things and have no clue. Just be happy it's something simple. Both of you go get a full sexual health workup, take the meds so you don't pass it back and forth, and get over the finger pointing. Unless one of you was a virgin going into this and has only had the other one as a partner you will never know which one brought the bacteria to the party; but like I said before it doesn't mean that anyone cheated. It could have been caught many partners ago. Good luck
2006-09-26 18:16:38 · answer #2 · answered by amandapanda74 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i work in an ob/ gyn office and we get this problem alot. Yes you sound like you have a bacterial infection as well its tell tale signature is the fishy unpleasant odor after sex with the thick white discharge. Your doctor will do cultures on the discharge and will treat you with a an antibiotic called Flagyl. You will probably take this pill 3 times daily for 7 days. You want to take it with food cause it will irritate your stomach if you don't and you don't want to drink while on or approximately 5 days after taking the medication as well as you will get sick. (Your boyfriend should be treated with same medication ) DO NOT HAVE intercourse until both of you can get rechecked after your course of antibiotics so you don't reinfected each other. DO MAKE SURE you get retested (both of you) to make sure that you were treated with proper antibiotic and that the infection is gone. Just curious response has other great info for you to read up on. Good luck
2006-09-27 04:33:13 · answer #3 · answered by italia 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
BV(bacterial vaginosis)...you can get this from having sex but thats not the only way of getting it ...Bacterial Vaginosis - CDC Fact Sheet
What is bacterial vaginosis?
How common is bacterial vaginosis?
How do people get bacterial vaginosis?
What are the signs and symptoms of bacterial vaginosis?
What are the complications of bacterial vaginosis?
How does bacterial vaginosis affect a pregnant woman and her baby?
How is bacterial vaginosis diagnosed?
What is the treatment for bacterial vaginosis?
How can bacterial vaginosis be prevented?
Where can I get more information?
Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is the name of a condition in women where the normal balance of bacteria in the vagina is disrupted and replaced by an overgrowth of certain bacteria. It is sometimes accompanied by discharge, odor, pain, itching, or burning.
Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is the most common vaginal infection in women of childbearing age. In the United States, as many as 16 percent of pregnant women have BV.
The cause of BV is not fully understood. BV is associated with an imbalance in the bacteria that are normally found in a woman's vagina. The vagina normally contains mostly "good" bacteria, and fewer "harmful" bacteria. BV develops when there is an increase in harmful bacteria.
Not much is known about how women get BV. There are many unanswered questions about the role that harmful bacteria play in causing BV. Any woman can get BV. However, some activities or behaviors can upset the normal balance of bacteria in the vagina and put women at increased risk including:
Having a new sex partner or multiple sex partners,
Douching, and
Using an intrauterine device (IUD) for contraception.
It is not clear what role sexual activity plays in the development of BV. Women do not get BV from toilet seats, bedding, swimming pools, or from touching objects around them. Women that have never had sexual intercourse are rarely affected.
Women with BV may have an abnormal vaginal discharge with an unpleasant odor. Some women report a strong fish-like odor, especially after intercourse. Discharge, if present, is usually white or gray; it can be thin. Women with BV may also have burning during urination or itching around the outside of the vagina, or both. Some women with BV report no signs or symptoms at all.
2006-09-27 03:37:22 · answer #4 · answered by justcurious 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um, I can not believe how many people are so unaware about sexual health!!!
Bacterial infections can be transmitted by sex, but are not necessarily caused from sex. Like a yeast infection, a bacterial infection is a disruption in your body's natural bacteria that you can develop on your own, not necessarily catch from someone else. And similar to a yeast infection, you can pass it on to your partner so you'll both need to be treated.
But, this does not mean that you or he caught it from someone else. Go to your OB/GYN because you probably have an infection as well. My guess is that you probably developed the infection first (could be from too many baths, too much sex, anything) and gave it to him, as bacterial infections are very common in women. You both need to get treated, then keep yourselves clean and healthy and you'll be fine.
It's useless to point any fingers because this is not the kind of STD you were thinking.
2006-09-29 10:01:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't believe for a minute that this infection just popped up out of the blue, i dont know the situation entirely but depending on the name of the infection could really help, the reason why i say that is because some and i mean SOME infections could be caused by poor hygiene, but lets be forreal, some one decided to try something different, and if your boyfriend is cool about this whole situation then theres is definitely something wrong, I suggest YOU start protecting yourself, and if he doesn't like it than you need to leave him alone, or except you for being in charge of your life. Remember there are things that you can and cant get rid of
2006-09-26 18:53:42 · answer #6 · answered by iKHANDi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some bacterias and viruses can be dormant is some people. His dr. should have told him to tell you to get checked out. Just thank your lucky stars it's not HIV, AIDS, or other STD's that are incurable. Even though you are engaged, you still should be practicing sex. It's an absolute must these days.
2006-09-27 06:02:46 · answer #7 · answered by eehco 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I were him I would go see another doctor if you for sure that he hasnt cheated on you nor you him. A woman can get a bacterial infection that smells very bad but it is NOT ans STD!!!
2006-09-26 12:14:37 · answer #8 · answered by shirley e 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
.What you have sounds like a case of bv, and its not officially an std but could be transimitted through sex from female (you) to male. It is caused usually by douching or using feminine sprays. Although sometimes for unkown reasons.
2006-09-30 12:08:42 · answer #9 · answered by Mermaid 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes std's lay dormant for years.... its possible one of you have had it for a while, and the symptoms just started showing....
2006-09-26 13:36:07 · answer #10 · answered by ☠Naz☠ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋