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Going to the Gynecologist

November 10, 2013 · Add Comment

Have you ever been to an obstetrician/gynecologist or Ob/Gyn for a pelvic exam and Pap test? If your answer is “no” and you are 21 or older, pick up your phone today and make an appointment with your doctor or a family planning clinic in your area. On the other hand, if your answer is “yes,” then how long has it been since your last Pap smear and pelvic exam? All women should have annual Pap smears beginning at age 21, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Women 21 to 29 should get a Pap every year, then every other year (or as often as your doctor recommends) from ages 30 to 64. See: How To Prepare For Your Pap Smear When Do Women Need Pelvic Exams? Teenage girls should see an OB/GYN between the ages of 13 to 15. While pelvic exams are rarely required during [...]

The Most Common Vaginal Infection

November 10, 2013 · Add Comment

Vaginosis or vaginitis is an inflammation which occurs in the vagina and includes several strains of germ that cause bacterial vaginosis yeast infections and trichomoniasis. Many women mistakenly believe that yeast infections are the most common type of vaginal infection but bacterial vaginosis is the most frequently occurring vaginal infection affecting from 10% to 64% of the population at any given time. A simple list of symptoms of the most common vaginal infection–bacterial vaginosis. Includes articles that explore other vaginal infections, as well as diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of bacterial vaginosis. What is Bacterial Vaginosis? Vaginosis or vaginitis is an inflammation which occurs in the vagina and includes several strains of germ that cause bacterial vaginosis yeast infections and trichomoniasis. Many women mistakenly believe that yeast infections are the most common type of vaginal infection but bacterial vaginosis is the most frequently occurring vaginal infection affecting from 10% to [...]

Vaginal Yeast Infections

November 10, 2013 · Add Comment

75 % of all women will experience at least one vaginal yeast infection during her life and many are plagued by recurrent yeast infections. Learning to recognize the symptoms of vaginal yeast infection is vital before women attempt self-treatment. Symptoms of yeast infection include itching, burning, redness, and irritation of the vaginal area. Severe yeast infections may cause swelling of the vulva and in some cases women experience painful and/or frequent urination which is caused by inflammation of the urinary opening. Excessive vaginal discharge which is thicker than normal, appears whiter and curd-like (almost like cottage cheese) will be apparent in women experiencing vaginal yeast infections. Sexual intercourse may be painful due to the inflammation and dryness of the vaginal discharge. What Causes Yeast Infections? Canidida albicans is a yeast-like fungus that is often found in the mouth, vagina, and intestinal tract; it is a normal inhabitant of humans [...]

Is this a yeast infection?

December 7, 2012 · 12 Comments

Yeast infections and the clitoris

December 1, 2012 · 4 Comments

Yeast infection or chafing?

November 22, 2012 · 4 Comments

Cervical Infection

November 13, 2012 · 2 Comments

Itchy before period?

November 7, 2012 · 6 Comments

Question about birth control and periods..

November 6, 2012 · 5 Comments

Cystoscopy

October 29, 2012 · 4 Comments

Long story very short…I posted here awhile ago about having a UTI, and after seeing my doctor and taking 2 rounds of different antibiotics, my symptoms were still persisting (which were basically a small amount of blood in my urine sometimes when I went to the bathroom, and lower abdomen/back pain). I got another blood/urine culture and my doctor said, hey, no infection at all, probably time to get an ultrasound to see if it's kidney stones! Man, I WISH it were kidney stones… I got my ultrasound yesterday morning and there is a "mass in my bladder that is either a larger than normal cyst or something else". Next step is seeing a urologist for a consultation tomorrow, but I basically know that I'm going to have to get a cystoscopy. Has anyone here ever had one done? I'm very nervous and don't do well with doctors/hospital procedures in [...]

Safer and more enjoyable oral sex?

October 28, 2012 · 14 Comments

Hi VPers! I have a quick question. My partner (a cis-male) and myself (a cis-female) have oral sex pretty infrequently, and we are hoping to change that. I will give him the occasional blow job, and don't really mind giving one (he is fine with wearing a condom during them!) but he really doesn't like giving me oral sex. Its not that he doesn't try, but hair and positioning become a problem. He has trouble breathing after a while, and it is overall just uncomfortable for him. On top of that, while I'm not hugely prone to yeast infections, I have gotten them twice just from oral sex within the past two years. I've been able to successfully treat both infections, but I would like to avoid getting them again. I have heard that plastic wrap is a really effective tool for protecting your partner and yourself during oral sex. [...]

Cysts on vulva

October 28, 2012 · 2 Comments

another UTI question

October 27, 2012 · 9 Comments

I know I comment on UTI posts all the time, I know I post them frequently. I know you’re going to tell me to go to the doc, or at the very least do watchful waiting. But I have anxiety about basically everything, and would really appreciate some soothing words. I have a 22 mo Mirena IUD, and over the last few months have noticed nearly biweekly cramping, as if I get ovulation AND period cramps. They’re pretty intense, to the point that I do take cramp bark or ibuprofen all day in order to get rid of them for the day or so they’re present. I’m afraid my cramps and peeing mean a UTI rather than IUD and drinking lots of water:1. The cramps aren’t alleviated by cramp bark, only ibuprofen, even though the pain is right about where my menstrual cramps always are, not where my bladder pain [...]

Can’t feel Mirena strings?

October 26, 2012 · 6 Comments

Donut worry, I’m getting yeast to it.

October 25, 2012 · 14 Comments

This is the story all about howMy vaginapagina got flipped-turned upside downAnd I’d like to take a minute… SO… I’m taking anti-biotics for a Urinary tract infection. These pills will last me for a couple weeks. I take them quite a bit because I get recurring UTI’s… but never before have they given me such a horrible yeast infection. Icky!! I know… It’s really bad though. To the point where it’s not just itchy and gross and nasty… but it’s dry-ish and irritated and almost hurts. I know I need to keep taking the anti-biotics because the last time I had a UTI it got so bad and went unnoticed and put me in the hospital. My question is…Should I go buy one of those 7-day treatments for the yeast infection, even though I have two weeks worth of UTI pills? I don’t really know what I should do. I [...]

Labia minora swelling

October 25, 2012 · 4 Comments

A few hours ago I felt symptoms that made me believe I had a yeast infection, including itching, discomfort, chunky discharge and sensitivity. I used Monistat 1 prefilled applicator ointment about two hours ago, which I have used in the past and not had any type of poor reaction to. I'm currently experiencing a great deal of pain in my labia and my labia minora is swollen and tender on the left side. The right side feels tender as well but only feels slightly swollen. I can't tell if there is any type of discoloration because of the ointment I used previously. It hurts a great deal to touch, move or walk and I'm sure will be keeping me up tonight. I have had quite a few yeast infections in my day but have never experienced such pain, tenderness or any type of swelling. I have not had sexual [...]

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Going to the Gynecologist

The Most Common Vaginal Infection

Vaginal Yeast Infections

Is this a yeast infection?

Yeast infections and the clitoris

Yeast infection or chafing?

Cervical Infection

Itchy before period?

Question about birth control and periods..

Cystoscopy

Safer and more enjoyable oral sex?

Cysts on vulva

another UTI question

Can’t feel Mirena strings?

Donut worry, I’m getting yeast to it.

Labia minora swelling

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