what's wrong???

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Registered: 09-16-2003
what's wrong???
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Mon, 03-07-2005 - 12:59pm
Hi all,
I am 22 year old female and I went on BC about 3 weeks ago and my bf and I decided to have unprotected sex this past saturday. Well since this morning, I have had some strange, bad smelling yellow/greenish discharge...Could this just be a reaction to his sperm or is this an infection? Should I wait a few days before calling my GYN? Thanks.
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Registered: 12-30-2003
Mon, 03-07-2005 - 3:58pm

Hi wind1valley, welcome!

It sounds as though you may have Bacterial Vaginosis. Don’t wait, the infection will only become worse. You should see your doctor as soon as possible and be tested to make sure what the problem is. A good article about BV is: http://familydoctor.org/234.xml which says in part:

“Bacterial vaginosis is a mild infection in the vagina caused by a type of bacteria (germ). The vagina normally contains a lot of "good" bacteria, called lactobacilli (say: "lack-toe bah-sil-li"), and a few other types of bacteria, called anaerobes (say: "ann-air-robes"). Too many anaerobes can cause bacterial vaginosis. We don't know why the anaerobe bacteria overgrow and cause this infection.”

“You may notice a discharge from your vagina. The discharge may be clear or colored. It may be very light or heavy. It may have a fishy smell, especially after you have intercourse. Some women have bacterial vaginosis without any symptoms.”

You might want to read the whole article about BV. Let us know how you’re doing.

Good luck,

      Jill

    

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Registered: 09-16-2003
Wed, 03-09-2005 - 5:09pm
I spoke to my doctor's nurse and she seems to think it is a yeast infection...so i am heading to the pharmacy to get some meds to fix myself...ugh i hate it.
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Registered: 12-30-2003
Wed, 03-09-2005 - 9:27pm

Thanks for the update Hon. Come back and let us know how you're doing.

Good luck and hugs,

      Jill