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is this a yeast infection?

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madeline82057
madeline82057

I've been having a fishy smell for a week and a thin discharge, today when i was showering it burnt and i saw this today and now im scared bc idk what it is

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  • Dr.Fernandez
    Dr.Fernandez madeline82057

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    Hello!

    This sounds pretty much like Bacterial Vaginosis (BV), the fishy odor is very characteristic of BV. This is a polymicrobial disease that is NOT sexually transmitted. Usually an overgrowth of Gardnerella.

    My recommendation is: GYN to get you checked up. They will tell you to use Metronidazole 500 mg orally, twice daily for 7 days and maybe clindamycin vaginal cream as well (2%, 5 g, once daily for 7 days).

    Best wishes!

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