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Jan 01, 2012, 10:40 PM
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lately I've noticed that I have a strong odor down stairs.. it's there even pretty much straight after a shower. any ideas what I should do?
I've never had a pap test so I don't know if I should have one.. I'm only 19 and I'm scared to see my regular dr about it cuz he's male. any help would be great. |
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Jan 01, 2012, 11:32 PM
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Do your lady parts itch more than usual? Change in vaginal discharge? Recently taken antibiotics for any reason? Do you take baths or showers? It is possible you could have a yeast infection. Or something else. Or it could be not a problem at all.
You should see a gyn doc particularly if you are sexually active.
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Jan 02, 2012, 01:09 AM
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It could be nothing or it could be something - it is impossible to tell a lot of the time. If you can I would suggest arranging to see a doctor. If you aren't comfortable talking to your current doctor would you be able to find a female doctor in your area? That might make it easier.
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Jan 02, 2012, 07:02 AM
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I'm on anti biotics that I'm on continuously. I always shower.
yeah I think I'll see if I can see a female at my gps practice. |
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Jan 04, 2012, 05:37 PM
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look into a woman gyne.
it could be any number of things. |
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Jan 06, 2012, 08:49 PM
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#7
Jan 06, 2012, 09:29 PM
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Try to take some yoghurt with your antibiotic. Those have living cultures also called probiotics!
I cannot take any antibiotics with out adding probiotics to my diet! I will get stomach problems and yeast infections! You can buy probiotic supplements, but make sure you buy refrigerated ones, best in a pharmacy. All others are usually gimmicks since probiotics are living cultures and need to kept cool! |
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Jan 08, 2012, 01:57 PM
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Antibiotics and some soaps have given me yeast infections (I got one a 5 years old because of a bubble bath). It's nothing to be embarrassed about! Most women get yeast infections at some point in their lives. At the very least, you might want to try some over the counter yeast infection cream; however, I agree with everyone else you should see your doctor. Doctors, male and female, are understanding of these things (although, much like you, I do prefer a female).
As far as a PAP test, I've been getting them since I have been 15 (I wasn't sexually active until your age). Even if you're not sexually active, it's good to get checked out once a year. |
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#9
Jan 14, 2012, 07:24 AM
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Even if there were no odour, the fact that your are 19 years of age and haven't had a pap done..that is risky on your part. You should be getting a pap test done annually.
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