Re: Vaginal Odor Normal?

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At Sun, 7 Jan 2001, Melissa wrote: >
>the vaginal odor may be normal, but you should get it checked out. One
>of the first things I noticed with my pregnancies was a change in the
>nomral odor. It wasn't strong or anything, just different than when I
>am not pregnant. It is what tipped me off with this second, surprise
>pregnancy. Do get checked out just to be sure there isn't anything
>going on though.
>
>As for the amnio, I opted against it. I was going to have it done, but
>my perinatologist said if you are doing for info only, there is no point
>in it. I decided to have the expanded AFP done and since I am seeing a
>perinatologist I had severl level II ultrasounds of the baby done and
>all have come back very normal. If they would have shown something
>amiss, I would have had the amnio done and depending on the severity of
>the problem would have made decisions accordingly. Thankfully though, I
>don't have to make those kinds of decisions. good luck to you!
>
>At Sat, 6 Jan 2001, Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. wrote:
>>
>>For the odor, have your doctor do a culture. If it 's negative, it's
>>normal and an annoyance.
>>
>>As far as the amnio, age 35 and beyond, I'm in favor. Remember that in
>>order for it to be a worthwhile test, you need to act on the results.
>>Otherwise, there is a 1in 300 risk of miscarriage and not acting upon a
>>"abnormal" (genetically) result gives you a negative (pregnancy loss)
>>without the potential positive (religious and moral concepts included
>>here) of acting upon an abnormal result.
>>
>>Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
>>
>>HSM
>>
>>At Sat, 6 Jan 2001, Jodi wrote:
>>>
>>>I am about 8 weeks pregnant and have started to notice a vague vaginal
>>>odor when I go to the bathroom. It is not noticeable otherwise. This
>>>occurs even shortly after a shower and I was wondering if it is normal.
>>>I do not have any signs or symptoms of infection and my pregnancy is
>>>normal thus far. Also, I was told by my ob that I need to think about
>>>whether or not I will have an amniocentesis done as I am 37 years old.
>>>If anyone could share their opinion with me I would really appreciate
>>>it. Thanks!
>>
>>--
>>Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
>>Great Neck, New York
>>
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