Bacterial Vaginosis?
This is kind of embarrassing, but I’ll get over it. I recently finished taking antibiotics for a Sinus Infection, which left me with a nice little yeast infection…(or so I think.) When I got the antibiotics, I asked for Diflucan, because I normally get yeast infections with antibiotics, but this time it’s different. I took the Diflucan on Friday, and I still haven’t felt any relief. At first, I could tell it was a YI, because of the itching and the cottage cheesy discharge. That discharge has gone away, but now I have a yellowish/green discharge. Keep in mind, I’ve had Bacterial Vaginosis several times, and the symptoms seem familiar, but I don’t have the foul odor…Just discharge, swelling, itching. I’m so uncomfortable. I HAVE been tested for STD’s…ALOT (I’m kind of paranoid – even though I’m in a monogamous relationship)…and I’ve been negative for all the other common STD’s. I’m at a loss….Anyone? Could this still be the YI or BV again? Ugh
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Short answer is yes. You must go back & get checked. Especially if it is coming back but mostly to differentiate if its BV or vulvovaginal candidiasis. Obviously this will call for some different Rx plus something for the itching and irritation. You might discuss with the doc how to involve your partner in the equation for eval if that is necessary. Don’t panic, Get it checked out and good luck!
You really need to go to the doctor and get tested because of the symptoms you are having you don’t want to play second guess with your health.
My best guess is that its bacterial(as YI tend to be), but I wouldn’t suggest using that as a diagnosis. I think what’s happened is that you’ve gotten a secondary YI as a result of your antibiotic therapy. I’d suggest consulting with your doctor to get a recommendation or Rx on medication to help get rid of it.
I am a chronic carrier of Bacterial Vaginosis. I take frequent meds for this. I dont have greenish discharge when it flares up. There is a specific odor, fishy, that comes with BV. I think you need to go to your doc.
The yellowy/greeny discharge is caused by bacterial vaginosis. You do need to get treated…so go see a doc.
(also use protection when you have intercourse, that way you are protecting yourself and others too)
(biomed scientist)
oh the dreaded bv!! i got them from bubble baths and didnt know it! now i dont use any bubblebath products! sounds like the same thing and if ya get them alot (like i used too) gotta find the culprit!