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light spotting with bv?

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bree_66171
bree_66171

I do not have a chronic problem, I'm not sure if it's bv or something else. Definitely smells strong fishy. Sometimes I get irrational fears that I have an std. Like even if I have protected sex paranoid. Part of my anxiety. it's possible it could be my period. I have Mirena and get random bleeding I call it my period

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  • my-jia15438
    my-jia15438 bree_66171

    Posted

    HI..i to totally have those problems to...i get the fishy smell after sex and the discharge is just embarrassing and annoying. ..but don't worry i was diagnosed with bv so it's ok
    • bree_66171
      bree_66171 my-jia15438

      Posted

      oh yeah it seemed to only smell fishy after sex. Now not really. .. itchy too. Sometimes more than others
    • my-jia15438
      my-jia15438 bree_66171

      Posted

      Oh that darn itch...ugh i hate that. ..and sometimes there is a smell but its not fishy
  • haley99737
    haley99737 bree_66171

    Posted

    Before I found out I had bv I was scared that I had chlamydia or sumthin cuz of course they have similar symptoms... I went to the health dept n they confirmed its bv... I have went 3 times to get rechecked to make sure. Might sound crazy but I did just because I can't get rid of it... The vitamin c method worked for the odor I was experiencing. Get a vitamin c insert it in ur vagina and put a tampon in. If u don't put a tampon in it will burn n hurt. Guess the tampon keeps it in place.
    • bree_66171
      bree_66171 haley99737

      Posted

      So this stuff is difficult to fight huh? And 3 times I guess you really know how I feel then I feel like I need anxiety medication I get so worried
    • haley99737
      haley99737 bree_66171

      Posted

      I was relieved when they said I didn't have an std but hell at least they got cures for that. Go c ur Obgyn... Maybe the meds she prescribes u will help.. I read some not many but sum girls are cured after meds... Check the soap u bathe with, try a wet cloth throughout the day, drink some apple cider vinegar, that should help with the smell...
  • bridget1229
    bridget1229 bree_66171

    Posted

    You name it I tried it.  Boric acid worked for me.  Here are somethings to remember. BV is caused by a ph imbalance.  The normal pH of the vagina is 4.5 or less. Any thing with a higher ph can cause a problem:

    Menstruation: Blood has a pH of 7.4, so during your period, vaginal pH becomes elevated. (This is why some have it bad right after)

    Tampons: Since they retain the fluids that cause pH to increase, tampons can contribute to the problem, especially if you “forget” a tampon and leave it in too long.  

    Intercourse: The pH of semen is 7.1 to 8. (This is why some experience it bad after sex

    Douching and cleansers: Any vaginal infusion of water or other fluids can affect vaginal pH. The pH of water is 7, and fragrances and perfumes can also irritate the vagina.

    Menopause or pregnancy: These are times where hormones fluctuate, which is associated with elevated pH.

    You have to find your triggers and try to avoid or lessen you exposure.

  • swee
    swee bree_66171

    Posted

    Can being on  antibotics also give you BV?
    • bridget1229
      bridget1229 swee

      Posted

      It can definitely give you a yeast infection.  And the meds they give you for bv kill off both good and bad bacteria and leave you open for the bv to get worse and lead to a yeast infection.  its a crazy cycle
    • DMVisAwesome
      DMVisAwesome swee

      Posted

      Absolutely. The "good" vagina bacteria are aerobic while the BV "bad" bacteria are anaerobic. if you're on an antibiotic for another infection that targets aerobic bacteria then the BV bad bacteria have an opportunity to take over. Metronidazole (which is usually given for BV) target anaerobes theoretically killing off the bad and keeping the good.
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