Re: brown and red blood, burning sensation
From: Dr. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 31 Aug 2002 09:33:21 -0500 (CDT)
You would need to see your gynecologist or the nurse practitioner soon,
in order to put your fears to rest. Only a full gynecological exam
would identify the problems, then treatment would be administered.
At Sat, 31 Aug 2002, Maria wrote:
>
>Hi. About a couple of months ago, I noticed a slight burning sensation
>in my vaginal area. This was followed by a backache, and then by a
>month of off and on brown spotting. Once I did get my period, it was a
>clotty and lingering one. I have never been regular, but I am pretty
>sure that I have an infection. I am celibate. This does not produce
>any strong odor, or anything that would suggest a yeast infection.
>Although I have never had one. I am sheduled to see a gyn. in
>November, however, my fear of cancer might prompt me to see a nurse
>practitioner sooner. Please, can you give me some answers as to what
>you might think this is? Thank you!!!
--
John Essien, M.D. SOCOG
Camaguey, Cuba; Basseterre, St. Kitts
http://www.obgyn.net/all_advisors/J_Essien.htm
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