WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for July, 2000: Re: Acidic vagina secretions

Re: Acidic vagina secretions

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 26 Jul 2000 11:42:30 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 25 Jul 2000, Adrianne wrote: >
>Hi, I have search the web HIGH and low for help to my
>following question.
>
>I had a hysterectomy about a year ago. Since then ...
>
>My partner and I have noticed a change in
>taste to my vagina secretions ...they are sour and
>acidic tasting EXCEPT during ovulation (ovaries intack)
>then its a neutral taste .... as it was BEFORE
>hysterectomy .... any suggestions to neutralize taste?
>diet? douche? Vitamins? HELP!!! ...I have become a bit self concious.
>Any suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated.
>
>Thanks Adrianne

Adrianne, I have no valid explanation for this change in taste. The removal of the cervix and uterus should not change the pH of the vagina. I am not saying what you say isn't true because we certainly don't know all there is to know about the pelvic anatomy. The fact is that the majority of vaginal secretions come from the walls of the vagina and that shouldn't change following surgery. One of the things that can certainly change the pH of the vagina is some kinds of infection. It might be a good idea to have an examination done to rule out this possibility... Lynn

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Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

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