Re: embarrasing personal question...Dr Lapidus
From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 24 Oct 2002 16:26:06 -0500 (CDT)
Bacterial vaginosis ,treated locally and or orally.
At Thu, 24 Oct 2002, Lisa wrote:
>
>What is a BV??
>
>At Thu, 24 Oct 2002, Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. wrote:
>>
>>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
>>
>>Note: opinions expressed here are for educational purposes
>> only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient
>> relationship. This information is not intended to supplant
>> the need for you to consult with your physician prior to
>> choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.
>>
>> **Private emails cannot be entertained due to time
>> constraints; consequently, they will receive no response.
>>
>> **Thank you for understanding :).**
>>
--
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
Note: opinions expressed here are for educational purposes
only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient
relationship. This information is not intended to supplant
the need for you to consult with your physician prior to
choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.
**Private emails cannot be entertained due to time
constraints; consequently, they will receive no response.
**Thank you for understanding :).**
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