Re: DETERIORATINGCERVIX: deteriorating cervix and odor
From: Steph (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 19 Feb 2009 01:36:05 -0600 (CST)
Hmm, I know it isn't life threatening, or at least I hope not. But it
still messes with my social life big time. Anybody???
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Steph
At Tue, 3 Feb 2009, Steph wrote:
>
>I finally got a doctor to rule out every possible infection, etc. After
>several years of paps, tests and complaints.
>
>I went through menopause early. Started in late 20's and ended by 40
>yrs old. And suddenly started having painful intercourse and a foul
>odor/discharge.
>
>The new doc ran every test imaginable after realizing that I had a fear
>that something was definitely wrong. The odor wouldn't go away and it
>stinks! Smells like something crawled up in there and died!
>
>Douching caused it to go away for about a day and a half.
>
>He finally came out laughing and told me he had never seen it in a woman
>as young as me. Usually women in their 70's? He called it a deteriating
>cervix, but I haven't had any success in finding anything online about
>it. What is the medical name for this condition?
>
>He told me to quit douching and gave me a script for hormone creme.
>Yuck! It causes cramps and emotional rollercoaster.
>
>Is there anything else I can do short of douching daily? (I know that's
>not an option).
>
>I really smell by the end of the day and I even have to change underwear
>twice a day sometimes. It's getting so strong that I don't even like to
>go out in public.
>
>To make matters worse, my husband died and I would eventually like to
>start dating again. but not until I get this under control. Thanks!
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