Re: embarrasing personal question...
From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 24 Oct 2002 09:09:54 -0500 (CDT)
Douching is a meanwhile solution you probably have a BV. and should be
treated.
At Thu, 24 Oct 2002, Barbara wrote:
>
>I had my baby (by C section) and he is now 8 weeks old. Im experiencing
>some vaginal odor that I find offensive.
>
>I went to see my dr. at 5 weeks post partum complaining of the odor and
>I was told it was "normal" and that it was possibly "old blood" but
>definatly NOT an infection.
>
>Then I went to see him again at 6 weeks and I still had the odor...he
>was not concerned.
>
>Since then, I had a menstrual cycle. I thought that might clean
>everything out...but it didn't...I still have the odor. Im not sure
>what to do at this point. I haven't had sex w/ my husband yet because
>Im embarrased of this...I know I dont have an infection because I've
>already been checked out...so now what do I do? Can I safely douche?
>What kind? What will get rid of this odor? I find that it returns
>quickly after washing...(I use a mild nonscented cleanser or dove
>soap)...God, this is so embarrassing!
>
>I had a vaginal birth w/ my first child 4 years ago and never
>experienced this.
--
Alicia M. Lapidus M.D.
Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital Fernández
Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Barcelo University
Vicepresident of Argentine Society of Hypertension in Pregnancy
Director Latina Obgyn.net- http\latina.obgyn.net\espanol
Buenos Aires
Argentina
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