How do you know when you have bacterial vaginosis and does it spread?
I have had yeast infections before and at first I though that this was one. But earlier today I realized it might be something else. There is a clear discharge but it doesn’t smell at all (but my yeast infections don’t smell either) so that’s kind of why I thought it was a yeast infection. But now the outer area and near my bum is sore and irritated. Could this be the bacterial vaginosis? and is there any thing I can buy over the counter to help? It is friday night and I will not be able to see a Dr. until monday and would like to at least releive some of the discomfort if possible.
Thanks
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Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a change in the balance of bacteria that are normally present in the vagina, which can cause bothersome symptoms. BV is the most common cause of vaginal symptoms in women of childbearing age.
The most notable symptom of bacterial vaginosis is an excessive, bad-smelling, grayish-white vaginal discharge. A "fishy" smell, which is usually worse after sex, is a telltale sign of BV. However, about half of women with BV have no noticeable symptoms.
BV is diagnosed by a culture examination. If bacteria is present, it will show up during a culture. The only way to treat BV is by using an antibotic. You can only obtain this antibotic by visiting a doctor.
I would suggest going to an urgent care center if there are any in your area. If not, you could always go to the ER. Based on how you’ve described your symptoms, I would wager to guess that it’s not BV.
I would not suggest using any sort of over the counter medication without consulting a doctor, most products will only make your symptoms worse. If you could stand it, place an ice pack on the irritated area for about 10 mins. That may help to reduce the pain.
Good luck, hope you feel better soon.
First you can go see a doctor on the weekend, offices dont close. Child listen I dont know what it is but i dont suggest you u get anything over the counter it may make it worse.. Call a nurses line in your area you might be able to get it from the phone book or 411. Or better yet call planed parenthood they are open on the weekends, but since its night time i say call a nurses line an then call PPH in the morning.. Good Luck
Just go to the drug store and look around for your symptoms and buy the product
i have had bacterial vaginosis and no it dosnt sound like what you have i had no discharge or no pain near my bum. The only way i found out i had it was threw a pap test that came back abnormal. You need to go get checked for an std.
if you had bacterial vaginosis you would have a fishy smell but i dont know you are going to have to go to the doctor but in the mean time try some vagisil untill monday