WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for April, 2003: Re: BV that won't go away!

Re: BV that won't go away!

From: Abby (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 4 Apr 2003 09:50:13 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 3 Apr 2003, Mari wrote: >
>I'v had BV and yeast infections (that hasn't gone away) for almost 9
>months. I've been to planned parenthood and have been subscribed every
>medicine they can think of. The BV is not going away and I am very
>confused, scared, and tired of feeling "wet" down there all the time.
>I've been really moody and fatigued (all the time), among other
>symptoms, and I've read that this might be because the yeast is now in
>the blood. I do not have medical insurance because I am a full time
>student, what should I do? Is there any other place I can go (in
>Northern California)?
>
>--
>Very Scared

>Mari,

Did anyone test the ph of your vagina? Often these "infections" (they're not really infections- they are an imbalance of normal bacteria found in your vagina)become established if the vagina is not acidic enough. Some women use boric acid capsules (you can make them yourself cheaply- ask a pharmacist for advice). My doctor prescribed a vinegar/water douche, which you can buy in any drug store. I haven't had any problems since. I am not sure Planned Parenthood has every medication available- I have had the best luck with Cleocin vaginal cream- metrogel did nothing for me. Also, I stayed on it longer than the usual time- and that did it for me. I use the vinegar douche to prevent a new case.

I tend to think the moodiness and fatique is not due to bv/yeast , but I am not a doctor. I think that is more likely to to pressures of being a college student and perhaps other issues. As far as medical insurance, can you qualify under your parents plan (if they have health insurance?) Does your college have a Health Services/infirmary, etc? My university had a lot of resources, but that was way back in the 1970's.

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Abby

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