WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for August, 2000: Re: white bump and UTI

Re: white bump and UTI

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 27 Aug 2000 16:04:41 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sun, 27 Aug 2000, Kim wrote: >
>I noticed a painless white bump on the bottom left of my vulva just
>inside the outer vaginal lips between the vaginal entrance and the
>rectum. Literature suggests it might be an inflammation of the
>Bartholins gland. At the same time I first discovered it (about one
>month ago), I also began experiencing symptoms of a UTI, the symptoms of
>which were resolved with a tetracycline. The UTI symptoms immediately
>followed first time sexual activity with a new partner (the same day or
>next day). I had my partner tested for all STDs and am awaiting the
>results. My concern was gonnorhea. I have no pain or abnormal
>discharge of any kind. Do I have cause to worry about STD? If my
>partner tests negative, what is the proper course of action. I have not
>been with anyone else since being tested for STDs myself.
>
>Thanks for any advice. This has me extremely anxious.

Kim

Please pick up the phone and make an appointment first thing in the morning. Your concerns will only be answered with an exam and discussion with a qualified healthcare provider. Hope this helps.

--
William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.

*Please understand I can not respond to private emails.

*These comments are for educational purposes only.  They are
not meant to take the place of an examination by a qualified
health care provider.  They are not intended to be the start
of a physician-patient relationship.

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