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[pumpkinpi.livejournal.com]

Ladies,

I hate to do this, but here is, yet another, yeast infection (at least I hope it's just a yeast infection) related post.

I was taking antibiotics for about three weeks, when all of a sudden, I got a nasty yeast infection. Whenever I get a yeast infection, I barely get any discharge, just an awful itch, and awful smell. Well, I did half of an OTC treatment (Monistat 3) and then I did another OTC treatment (Vagistat 3), and none of these treatments did anything, so last Wednesday (the 1st), I went to the doctor. Before I went to the doctor, my mother told me to take a shower, and get cleaned up, because she was probably going to do an exam. So, I did, which I'm beginning to think, it was a bad idea (I think maybe I washed all the yeast away!), because when the doctor took the q-tip thingy to the lab, to see how much yeast was on it, she reported back, that there was hardily any yeast, but that my vagina (and surrounding areas) were, in fact, swollen and red. She prescribed me Terazol-3, and I went on my happy way. Today, now, almost a week later, nothing is better! In fact, after just using one of the Terazol-3 suppositories (after she wrote the script, I decided to wait a couple of days before starting the treatment - I guess to see how long I could hold out, because for a few days, I thought it was getting better).

I'm about to give up on the prescriptions, and OTC treatments, and try some home remedies. I guess, I'm worried that this could possibly be something worse? Today, has been one of the worst days, and even the little discharge that I barely ever get, has come back.

Another thing I forgot to mention, was that the skin in my vulva, and surrounding the vagina, feels, almost....cracked? It sometimes stings the surrounding skin when I pee, or even when I apply the suppositories.

Help? I'm 17, and very miserable right now.

speculum pain

[brainery.livejournal.com]

So I went to get an STD test about a month ago, and it was only the second time I've had a speculum inserted into my vagina. I don't remember it feeling too bad the first time I had it done -- maybe a little uncomfortable but nothing terrible -- but this time it hurt like hell. When I asked if it was supposed to hurt this much, the guy checking me out didn't really respond, and the woman standing by was just like, "oh, honey, you haven't had kids yet, have you? Let me tell you, this'll feel like nothing after that."

But everything I've read about this has said it shouldn't hurt. I have never had any problem with insertion during sex, so I know it's not a general problem like that.

I was very nervous when I went in, so do you guys think that might have caused my vaginal muscles to sort of clamp down and cause the pain? And, is there anything you'd suggest for next time I get checked out to avoid this happening again?

Does your Vagina have a name?

[abbybob.livejournal.com]

Hi All- I'm new!

Does anyone have a name for their Vagina/assorted reproductive organs?

Men name their penis', why should they have all the fun, right?


On occasion I have been known to refer to mine as Louise, and I have a purely dorky reason. I belong to a group that recreates the Middle Ages. In the Middle Ages there were these cool souviners you could get by visiting various shrines/locales/carnivals. Anyway, some of them are shaped like vulvas/vaginas and are referred to as Louises'.

( links to Louise pins )

Am I the only one?

Patch Vs. Pill?

[abbybob.livejournal.com]

I'm going to Planned Parenthood tomorrow (I am one of the millions of people without health insurance, it would cost more than I make) to get an annual exam and get more BC.

I've been on Ortho Cylcen 28 since I was 18, with only one pill change, to god only knows what, but it made me so sick I lost 30 lbs in a month and I bled like a stuck pig, so I was switched back to Ortho Cylcen 28.

I've been considering asking for the patch. Last year it had just come out and the clinic was out of them, so I just got pills.

Pros/cons of the patch? I'm not down with Depo or the implant (both kinda freak me out), IUD's scare me ALOT, and I dunno if I could do a diaphram.

I'm 25, don't smoke, only one relative has died of cancer, I exercise, eat well and I am sexually active.

Thanks everyone this community is AWESOME!!

Birth control and abnormal periods?

[seasongs.livejournal.com]

Hello!
I am quite new to the whole birth control thing, being only on my third month of Alesse pills. My periods have become really irregular and spotty, with different sorts of bleeding (from extremely heavy to light and almost watery) and coming only 2 1/2 weeks apart. Is this normal? Is there something I can do to regulate this a little bit? Sex also causes me to cramp quite a bit the next day since going on the pill. Might that be related to the hormones?
Thanks for your help!
Jen

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[lyssa8193.livejournal.com]

I went to the FAQs and realized that this hasn't been asked (at least, not in the memories...) since 2002. And well, I need new info.

So, ladies.

Who's on birth control? What type?
Pros and cons.
Would you recommend your type?

I need a new type of BC, and I want to know about some other types before I go in for my yearly and get a new prescription for the ones I'm on.

An introduction of sorts...

[raisangrrl.livejournal.com]

I just wanted to say Hey, and give an introduction about me through my vagina! It's amazing what you can learn about a woman through her vaginal experiences...

I'm a 24 year old vagina.
I've been around.
I've birthed 2 children. I've felt the pain and pleasure of those moments. I've felt the gloved fingers, I've screamed at those gloved fingers. I've felt the tears and scissors, the needles. I've felt their heads and their bodies wriggle out, crying into the world.
I've had pleasurable moments of extasy through many, many men. But I felt the love through one man (my husband). The gentle carress', the warm embraces. the hot and sultry, the wild and unruly.
I've been a victim. I screamed at the injustices, cried at the betrayals. I'm now a survivor.
I am loved, and I am ready to birth another babe into the world.
I am a stronger, happier vagina now.

*hugs*

Cramping, spotting...need advice

[emilyophelia.livejournal.com]

Good afternoon, everyone. I need some advice...

I had my period 2 weeks ago. It was normal. A few days after it ended, I began spotting and cramping (I usually only cramp for the 1st day of my period). I called my Doctor, and they advised me to take a pregnancy test. I did, and it was negative. (I'm on the pill...but I may have missed a couple of days at the start of a new pack a month or so ago). The spotting lasted 2 days, but the cramping has continued. I'm beginning to get concerned because this never happens to me, but my Dr doesn't believe that anything is wrong.

Has anyone else experienced anything like this?

Thanks so much for all your help!

First time bikini waxer

[iheartretards.livejournal.com]

Any advice? I know to take some ibuprofin before hand and not to do it during my period. Other than that is there any way to cut down on the pain of having all my pubes ripped out by hot wax? Is there anything I should find out about my waxer, the tools she uses, the technique before I let her near my bits? Any questions I should ask?

STD testing for men?

[toasterdemon.livejournal.com]

Where can my guy get an STD screening? Does Planned Parenthood offer STD testing for men? Which diseases/infections does a typical STD screening cover? How much does one usually cost?

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[blackbird--fly.livejournal.com]

If I'm wearing a pair of very tight jeans, would it it better to go knicker-less or to wear a pair of bikini undies? I know thongs = bad.

Woe is my womb.

[sacchrinetokyo.livejournal.com]

In late July my gyno told me that my right ovary felt hard, and that she wanted me to come back for an ultrasound asap. Because I wouldn't have insurance until I returned to school I was advised that the ultrasound could be put off till late August, early September. I still haven't heard from my insurance agency.

Question: Who here has had a "hard ovary" problem? What was the result? I'm guessing it's something cystic, but there are benign cysts, right? I haven't experienced any discomfort and wouldn't have even suspected anything if my doctor hadn't pointed it out. I've always had sharp pains when I ovulate, but I don't know if that's related.

Question: As far as "pre-exisiting conditions" go with insurance plans, do you think this is something I can sneak in under the radar? My mother said I should ask my gyno and see what she advises, but if it's trouble that I should just go to a different doctor and complain about discomfort(but I feel reallly uncomfortable about fibbing even in these sorts of situations). What would you do in this situation?


Thanks for the advice!

Home from PP

[abbybob.livejournal.com]

Louise and I are back safe and sound from PP.

Interesting points-

The nurse told me that b/c the patch is low does hormone treatment/contraceptive they recommend you weight less than 190 lbs, because it goes through your blood stream transdermally. Interesting, no? I am fat girl, so no dice, back to Ortho Cyclen 28 for me.

I do have an UTI, but I got meds for it. Hooray! so in 7-10 days I'll be better. Burning during urination=OUCH

The PP closest to my house offers 4 different pills plus the patch, ring, diaphram (with foam/jelly), IUDs & condoms. Anyone here have an IUD? My aunt had one of the Old style ones (15-20 years old copper ones) and the doctors think thats what led to her cancer.

Bonus- When I got home I was putting my pills away (in my underwear drawer, land of contraceptives) and I noticed a little blue package shaped like a matchbook. Plan B aka the Morning after pill. Score!! I was thinking about mounting them in a glass case and hanging it in my room with a little sign that says, "break in case of emergency".

The literature in the Plan B Package (I read everything) notes different groups (age, race, etc) and varying factors/effctiveness. It states: "Geratrics should not take the pill (age 65 or older)". If you are 65 years old and still worrying about being fertile, you need to see a doctor. I can't imagine....

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[apossibility.livejournal.com]

my boyfriend and I just started having sex without a condom this weekend (i'm on the pill). i knew it was going to be messy, but how do we keep the mess down to a minimum? When i got off of him the first time, i leaked all over his stomach, no realizing his cum would just leak all back out. Any good suggestions to keep it relatively clean?

also, i tok a shower today after we got home and i noticed a distinctively fishy smell. it wasn't very pleasant to say the least. Does anyone else have this when they haven't showered after sex?

thx =)

Period question

[el-mihoshi.livejournal.com]

I was just wondering if ECP messed up your periods a whole lot. I got the expected bleeding and everything when I took it. According to The Cycles Page, I'm supposed to get it on the 14th. I've gotten my regular PMS stage, where I hate everything and take everything seriously.

Do periods sometimes stay the same after getting 'artifical' hormones?

Spermicide questions...

[2-1-5.livejournal.com]

Alright so I have Interstitial Cystitis and generally sensitive skin. Since I live with my longterm boyfriend we don't use condoms unless I fuck up my bC pills or something. thats the background story.
But I've stopped taking the pills this month while I'm imbetween prescriptions so we need to use a condom. The thing is the last time we used a condom I had severe urethra pain for about a week afterwards. I asked my gyno about it and she told me to
a)use a condom without spermicide
or b) use a condom without lubrication

I can't remember which, but I'm pretty sure it was w.o spermicide... But if I'm not on the pill currently, is it anti-pregnancy safe to have sex with a condom w.o spermicide? And, if so, are those common enough to find at my local walgreens?