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Re: went to doctors today, NOW I HAVE 2 INFECTIONS!!! please help !!!!
From: JESSIKA (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 19 Sep 2003 17:25:56 -0500 (CDT)
to answer your questions, 3 months before i started having the
infections, i was on the regular ortho trycylcen pill and switched to
the patch. Are those different kinds of hormones?? I dont use condoms
with my fiance.
At Fri, 19 Sep 2003, Jessica wrote:
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>Jessika,
>
>Having been plauged with these issues I can relate to your frustration.
>I am no doctor but a ph of anything above 4.5 is abnormal and is
>indicative of BV. The only way to diagnose it for sure is looking at it
>under the microscope. I would not go back and see this dr.
>
>As far as having two infections, it happens. I was getting recurrent bv
>when I was using latex condoms and once I switched to polyurethane they
>stopped. That is just me. If you use condoms, try switching to a
>different brand and do not use ones with spermicide. that could be
>throwing things out of wack perhaps.I would abstain from sex until you
>have finished all the meds.
>
>Are you new to the hormonal birth control? Some women experience an
>increase in yeast infections when on the pill and such. Have you taken
>any new meds lately? Changed soaps or laundry detergents? this could be
>irritating you as well.
>
>AS far as what will stave this off in the future...my doctor always
>tells me to eat yogurt and cut down on sugar intake.
>
>hope this helps!
>
>--
>jessica
>
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