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Re: Is vaginosis related to heavy periods? From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net) Tue, 31 Jul 2001 16:08:30 -0500 (CDT) Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: anonymous@obgyn.net: "Anti-Cardiolipin problem" Previous message: Julia: "Deli meats, listersis and pregnancy" In reply to: anonymous@obgyn.net: "Is vaginosis related to heavy periods?" At Tue, 31 Jul 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: > >According to my ob-gyn, I have had a longstanding case of vaginosis, which flares up with stress. I have also always been a fairly heavy bleeder during the monthly cycle. > >After initial treatment, I've noticed that my monthly cycle has gotten heavier, with more clear fluid than blood at times. It's caused a few accidents! Are the two related -- will this calm down with time? > >Any advice appreciated, Blood is more basic (acid vs basic) than the vagina, and so periods have the potential to cause more vaginosis, and heavier periods are even more likely to do so. It will only calm down when your periods regularize. -- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional. Next message: anonymous@obgyn.net: "Anti-Cardiolipin problem" Previous message: Julia: "Deli meats, listersis and pregnancy" In reply to: anonymous@obgyn.net: "Is vaginosis related to heavy periods?"

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