Hello Banana75,
It sounds like you might have bacterial vaginosis. Bacterial vaginosis is the most common type of vaginal infection and is caused by an overgrowth in your vagina of (anaerobic) bacteria that do not need oxygen to survive. This infection occurs when the balance of naturally occurring bacteria is upset and the anaerobic bacteria overgrow.
The outward signs may include a foul or fishy vaginal odor and a clear, white or gray vaginal discharge. The discharge may be light or heavy. The odor may get worse around the time of menstruation or after unprotected sexual intercourse. When semen mixes with vaginal secretions, the odor becomes stronger. The vagina may also be itchy and/or may burn.
You need to be examined by your doctor to determine if indeed you do have bacterial vaginosis. If you have it, your doctor will prescribe either an oral medication or cream or gel to insert into your vagina with an applicator.
Please see your doctor. Bacterial vaginosis can increase your risk of getting pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) which is a serious pelvic infection.
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Hello Banana75,
It sounds like you might have bacterial vaginosis. Bacterial vaginosis is the most common type of vaginal infection and is caused by an overgrowth in your vagina of (anaerobic) bacteria that do not need oxygen to survive. This infection occurs when the balance of naturally occurring bacteria is upset and the anaerobic bacteria overgrow.
The outward signs may include a foul or fishy vaginal odor and a clear, white or gray vaginal discharge. The discharge may be light or heavy. The odor may get worse around the time of menstruation or after unprotected sexual intercourse. When semen mixes with vaginal secretions, the odor becomes stronger. The vagina may also be itchy and/or may burn.
You need to be examined by your doctor to determine if indeed you do have bacterial vaginosis. If you have it, your doctor will prescribe either an oral medication or cream or gel to insert into your vagina with an applicator.
Please see your doctor. Bacterial vaginosis can increase your risk of getting pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) which is a serious pelvic infection.
Maryann
March 27, 2012 - 5:51pmThis Comment
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