Bacterial Vagnosis or STD?

Question

I've used to use Vaginal Deodorants every night before I go to sleep and even before sex and then I started to douche with it too. I must have over douche and that gave me a (UTI) infection. After I drink tons of Organic Cranberry Juice it got healed but then I notice a STRONG FISHY unusual discharge. Being afraid, I did tons of research and I think I have Bacterial Vaginosis.

Yes, I am sexually active but I've only been with my boyfriend ever since. He does not have any sign of infection.

I am so scared that I might have gotten the disease (STD). My boyfriend might be thinking that I might have cheated on him.

I'm all out of hope and scared. I hope it's not symptoms of HIVS or AIDS.

Smell has gotten worst after deodorant!

Answer 1

BV (bacterial vaginosis) is NOT a STD. BV is just an imbalance of the "good" bacteria and the "bad" bacteria which is naturally found in the vagina. A "fishy" smell is a sign of BV.

It's possible it could be trichomoniasis (a STD) also. Trichomoniasis has a very foul odor too.

Both of these infections can be easily treated and cured with antibiotics. Metronidazole (brand name Flagyl) is usually prescribe for both BV and trichomoniasis.

See your doctor as soon as you can and get them to take a look. Your doctor can provide/offer treatment depending on what it is.

Also, douching and vaginal deodorants are VERY bad. They often cause infections. I'd highly recommend you not use these anymore. Good luck!

Answer 2

Vaginal deodorants can cause infections, as does douching sometimes.

Ok yeah you can't cure a UTI with cranberry juice, it doesn't kill the bacteria so obviously you didn't have a UTI. Why the hell would you think that?! Doctors exist for a REASON. Trust me I've had a million of these and I drink cranberry juice like you wouldn't believe. Cranberry juice has something in it that helps balance out the acidity of your urine and can SOMETIMES help you not get UTI's but it does NOT cure them, you can only cure UTI's with antibiotics.

If you leave a UTI untreated it won't go away, I've experienced this. Pretty soon the infection will spread to your bladder or ureters or kidneys and you'll pee blood and start peeing your pants out of nowhere.

Yes it sounds like bacterial vaginosis, just stop being a moron and go see your OB/GYN or get a self-testing thing to get rid of it.

Fricken' ignorent...

Answer 3

Not symptoms of HIV buy you need to get checked out by an actual Dr. Untreated UTI can lead to inability to have a baby, or in bad cases, death due to kidney failure. It is probably nothing serious, but why not get a cheap antibiotic and be done with it. The way you are going now will just lead you to more embarrassment, more discomfort, and potentially big problems.

Answer 4

Go to doctor to get a swab test done. No point in worrying about something if its not what you think it is. If anything, you may have a bacterial or fungal infection. Medications can clear that. If you are really worried about STDs, get a thorough exam done and then you can finally sleep at night in peace. Take care...

Answer 5

READ UP ON DOUCHING AND DEODORANTS FOR THE VAGINA BECAUSE THEIR NOT GOOD FOR THE VAGINA.OUR VAGINA WAS MADE TO CLEAN IT SELF OUT ALL U NEED IS A MILD SOAP AND WATER.YOU CAN HAVE A YEAST,BV OR TRICH INFECTION THE ONLY WAY IS GOING TO THE DR AND DOING A PAP SMEAR AND HAVING SEX WHILE YOU HAVING THIS IS ONLY MAKING IT WORSE AND YOU ARE PASSING IT BACK AND FORTH WITH YOUR PARTNER.

Answer 6

Go to have a test or ask some people online http://www.STDromance.com

You'd better go to have a test.

Answer 7

well i dont know that much about AIDS but i know that it takes a long time to activate. so its not something you got recently. get tested, i did it before. but it will save your sanity.

good luck, be strong.