progesterone and pregnancy symptoms, pain, crankiness

[fleckerbug.livejournal.com]

So, my doctor put me on progesterone because she wants to thin out my uterine lining. I have had an IUD for 2 years and also have PCOS. I have spotted pretty much non-stop for the last 2 years and am often unclear as to whether I'm having a period or not. My doctor said we might need to remove the IUD if the spotting didn't stop, but the progesterone has caused it to stop. She wants me on it for 21 days and then off for 7. Yes, why not take birth control? But progesterone-only pills aren't as effective and we're hoping this isn't a permanent thing. She told me to call if it makes me feel weird or anything. What kind of wierd? I don't know.
I've been taking it about a week and  the past few days I have felt like crap-- very tired but unable to sleep, depressed, nauseous, and I am also having pain during orgasm-- in a way I usually only experience during pregnancy. Does anyone know if this is normal with progesterone?

inconclusive results

[http://users.livejournal.com/_missjones/]

I took two at home pregnancy tests, both came out positive with a faint (but clear) line. Yesterday afternoon around 4 I went to Planned Parenthood for a test there and the results were inconclusive. I'm wondering if maybe my urine was diluted from the vitamin water I had been drinking earlier, because it usually makes me pee more than normal. My period is 8 days late, and I feel feverish and I have painful cramps very low in the abdomen, almost like I'm about to start my period, but there is nothing there. The girl at the clinic said she couldn't really say either way about the test, that there was a line but it was so faint that she didn't feel comfortable calling it a positive result. My question is why would anything show up at all if it was negative? She didn't really have any help to offer aside from coming back in two weeks, and I feel like I'm in limbo. I don't know if I should take another test...and if I do, and its positive, should I go back? I don't have insurance and this was not planned, and I'm starting to feel irritated with the clinic because the last two times I've been there have been rather unpleasant. The clinic also doesn't offer care until you are 8-16 weeks along, and you can't even apply for the prenatal program until that point, so most likely I wouldn't be able to have exams until I was done with my first trimester and I'm not comfortable with that. Has anyone else been through something similar, or can anyone point me in the direction of someone who may have some answers/suggestions as to what I should do next?? Thanks.

Concerns about withdrawal

[twentymilehike.livejournal.com]

Hi Ladies, I think I need some input here. As a little background, for birth control my boyfriend and I us FAM plus a combination of spermacide and withdrawal depending on where I am in my cycle.

This morning, we decided to have a very unplanned quickie before work, but were out of spermacide, so he just pulled out. Now, I am completely aware that this is a pretty inneffective method of birth control when relied on alone, but it was just one of those things where we were thinking ... well, maybe not thinking is more like it. Anyhow, now I'm thinking about how I ovulated this week, and how I also know that "pre-cum" can contain sperm, but I'm wondering (amongst all the emotion involved) what are the chances of getting pregnant from that?

bacterial vaginosis? bc side effect?

[petable.livejournal.com]

ok so this may be a little tmi, but i would like to get your opinions before i call my gyno.

info: im 16 and just started yaz hbc. i am sexually active with my boyfriend (only partner).

problem: my inner labia have been dry (not too dry, as in it gets wet during intercourse, but its very uncomfortable) and itchy for several weeks. lots of discomfort. there was a fishy smell down there. my vaginal opening has been hurting a lot, i think i may have torn it during sex a teeny tiny bit. oh and lots of pain while urinating. not always, but especially after intercourse. (edit: weird watery clearish discharge)

what i've done: at first i thought it was a yeast infection, so i treated it for that (treating yeast infections is up there on my least favorite activities). i read that pineapple juice helps with smell of discharge so i bought some and (though probable coincidence) the smell has gotten better.

im on the placebo pills of my first bc pack and havnt gotten my period yet. i have read extensivly on all this and i know that's normal. im wondering if this is all a side effect of the hbc. probably not though.

do you ladies think that it's a side effect? or should i call my gyno and get tested for bacterial vaginosis? or any other suggestions?

thank you so much for your help, and im sorry my post is so disjointed.

Constant Vaginal Pain

[banka-flavored.livejournal.com]

Hey everyone, First time poster here. And about my problems, boy where do i start *deep breath*...

( May have Triggers, some concerning rape and abuse )

Bleeding between periods?

[enraptured.livejournal.com]

Hey ladies.
I've heard of bleeding between periods while on birth control, but... well, I'm not on birth control. Two nights ago, I noticed a small amount of light red - pinkish blood in my regular discharge. I wrote it off, but it happened again last night... only this time, there was a bit more, and it lasted up until this morning. I'm not due for my period until the 15th, and this 'bleeding' doesn't resemble a period at all. I'm not experiencing any pain or discomfort. Is this normal? It's never happened to me before. I wanted to hear some opinions on it, before I go and make a doctor's appointment (and possibly make something out of nothing). So, what do you gals think? Thanks in advance. :)

Edit : While I'm not experiencing any pain or discomfort in my abdominal region, I have been experiencing frequent headaches, muscle aches, and fatigue. I'm not sure if it's related, but I thought I'd mention it.

what to do with YI treatment cream that pushed out

[justforvp.livejournal.com]

So I am pretty sure I have a yeast infection - I started taking equates version of Monistat 3 yesterday night and this morning I haven’t really noticed much change. When I went to the bathroom this morning I also looked at my vag to see what was going on with it - and a good bit of the treatment cream was beginning to push out of my vag. I scooped it out with a tissue and put in a liner in my undies to catch any extra.


my question is this:
What should I be doing with the cream that gets pushed out in the morning? Should I just let it alone or is it okay to wipe it off/out?
The actual INTERNAL cream has 4% active ingred. and the EXTURNAL cream has only 2% active ingred. - should I be using the cream that is pushed out in the morning to help calm the vulva or just use the 2% stuff there?


How long until I start having some itch/burning relief with the 3 day treatment?

( If you want to read the whole thing could you tell me if this sounds like a YI  )

Cloth Pads For Sale

[mormon-princess.livejournal.com]

Ok. I re-read the rules and found that promoting vagina-related communities is ok. Please correct me if I am wrong!

I saw in the interest section as well that cloth pads were listed! Yay! ^_^

Here's the thing. I know a lot of women use cloth pads and menstrual cups. Menstual cups are easier to find since you can just buy them directly from their website (ie. Diva cup)...but to find a quality pad? That's harder in my opinion.

Most of you have heard of  [Bad username or unknown identity: cloth_pads �and/or� [info]diy_pads]. Those are more question friendly places. They can give you opinions and guide you.

I have started [Bad username or unknown identity: clothpads4sale �it is a community for cloth pad makers to show off their work and sell it to any interested buyers. It's a great way for newbies to try a pad out as well, since "name brand" pads like LunaPads are pricey! Most sellers will ship internationally, but I would advise you to check with them. We provide reviews, and a feedback system (similar to Ebay). If any of you are pad makers or are interested in trying a cloth pad, we invite you to join! Marlene Maintainer/Moderator of [info]clothpads4sale]

**VP MODS: Please delete this post if I misunderstood the rules and accept my sincerest apologies. Thank you!

 

vaginal anatomy concerns.

[lillyz86.livejournal.com]

you could say it's two for one, but I suspect that they might be related.

1. I have never had PIV sex but I have masturbated by insertion, I have however never succeeded in getting anything deeper than...about 8-10 cm (I'm not sure what that is in inches). This is not an issue with not being turned on enough, trust me. The length I can get in is the same whether I'm extremely turned on or not at all. I'm getting a little worried that this might be a problem when having PIV sex - heck I'm beginning to wonder whether it's normal to be that shallow (for lack of a better word). I have tried several different positions over the years because this seems pretty peculiar to me, but nothing works, nothing ever goes in deeper. I wouldn't say it hurts it just..won't go in any further.

2. The other day when I was feeling around I noticed I had some sort of fleshy bump on the wall of my vagina (on the front, close to my belly). It's always been there, but only then did I really feel how oddly it seemed to be constructed (my fingers are really short, so I didn't get a good feel now either, just more than usual). It feels almost like a think flappy bump. I doubt it's my cervix because from pictures I've seen I seriously doubt it would feel like this (it's fleshy, just like the walls). It feels like it would be in the way of something, as in, it feels like it's just...there, and pretty bizarrely positioned. I haven't seen anything that feels like it on any pictures or diagrams. Any idea what it might be? I know it sounds pretty weird, but I really have no other way of describing it. I could try to do a paint drawing but I suspect that might be more confusing (unless you guys think it might help).

Pictures of what i think is a YI

[justforvp.livejournal.com]

okay - so i posted earlier abotu my possible YI but since i started treatment yesterday night i checked my vag and it looks way worse.

What i am most worried about is the white stuff that is all over the inside of my vagina hole, it peals - not like clumps but almost like little sheets of skin - it doesnt come off easy either i have to kinda scratch at it (which worsens the itching!). It seems almos as if the tissue/skin is pealing off.

Since i have so little exp with YI's i wanted to post a picture of my vag in its current condition with what i think is a Yeast Infection and see what all you lovely ladies think:

I am of legal age (23 years old) to post these pictures.
NUDITY These ARE pictures of my VAGINA!:


http://pics.livejournal.com/justforvp/gallery/00001cfk


the itching is about the same if not a lil better - i think the burning is worse becuase i have been spreading the opening to look inside thus kinda irritating it.


EDIT: PLEASE stop sending me msg's that scare me like *GO TO THE DOC/GYNO ASAP!!!!*

I am looking for responses from INFORMED Women with exp. wih Yeast Infections If you have never had a Yeast Infection or are not very informed on what the symptoms are or what they look like you can comment with sympothy or links to information but PLEASE stop freaking me out by saying OMG GO TO THE DOCTOR!!!! Your care and consern are apprecated but dont freak me out please!

ALSO if the symptoms DONT go away by the end (Sunday) of the treatment (monistat 3 cream) i will be going to the doctor Monday or Tuesday



EDIT/UPDATE: 11/6/06
By day two of my YI treatment (3day cream kind) most of the white stuff on the walls of my vag had gone away - the only symptoms were reddness, itching, and soreness/burning.

By today most of the itching and redness is gone - and i have some burning/soreness left. The skin there is still very tender and i did have a small cut appear yesterday (last day of treatment). It bled a lot for such a small cut but over all i think i am better.

I guess it really was just a BAD YI because the meds have made it go away.

However i will be watching closely for a few days/weeks to be sure and to be careful to keep it from comming back.


I wanted to say thanks to all those that responded to my post before. A SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL THE VPers THAT SAID SOMETHING OTHER THAN *go to the Doc.!*

There were some VERY helpful people that responded and a handful of commenters were VERY suportive and comforting.

so THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH!

If anything rears up again i will mention it here :)

I LOVE VP! but more than that I LOVE THAT MY VAG IS NORMAL AGAIN!

pineapple juice & flavor

[iguanasdefuego.livejournal.com]

Hi ladies. I am in an LDR and due to winning a bet with my boyfriend (lol, we bet with our sex lives) and am going to be recieving quite a bit of oral sex over Thanksgiving. My question is, how long does it take for pineapple juice to affect one's flavor? I'm not a big fan of it, but I am going to eat it because I don't have the most appealing flavor.

pregancy test

[kilgorexxtrout.livejournal.com]

ok, so i checked all the memories and whatnot, and i still have a question.
i'm a little bit nervous i'm pregnant; i haven't been showing any signs of it or whatever, but i'm just super nervous because i had sex for the first time last week, you know?
so the deal is, i don't get my period regularly. not often at all, like every two months or so? 6 weeks maybe? i don't keep track, but i don't think i've had it since early/mid september.
bottom line is, the pregnancy test i have says to take it one or two days after your missed period, but since i'm so irregular, i don't know if i've missed a period or not. i'm really really nervous, what do i do?
thank you so much for your help, seriously. i'm wracking my brain over this.