discharge

[ilovemeganm.livejournal.com]

is it normal for some women to have more discharge than others? as a child (even as young as 6) i used to get frequent yeast infections but when the doctor recommended acidophilus capsules the infections went away. i never itch down there anymore but i have noticed that i do have discharge sometimes especially if i have just had sex or masturbated. it is not uncomfortable and odorless. has anyone else experienced this? I'm 21 by the way, and have had the same/only one partner. thanks :)

difficulty urinating after orgasm

[in-thegreenroom.livejournal.com]

Hi all,

I have noticed that sometimes, after I have an orgasm (particularly an intense one), I can't pee. This happens whether the orgasm was from partner sex or masturbation. This is something I've been aware of more or less since I began having orgasms, and I know other women who have the same experience. Anybody know what causes it?

Thanks!

yeast infection?

[trix-are4-kids.livejournal.com]

is it possible to have a yeast infection without any of the... yucky stuff?

i just ask because ive been really itchy "down there" for a while.. it comes and goes for a bit everyday, but tonight it got really bad and my inner labia are really swollen from itching/rubbing.

i thought it might have been because i was using body wash to kind of clean down there, so i switched to baby wash (not that i was vigorously rubbing, but jsut to get the outside clean) and its still bothering me. (obviously in my shower tomorrow i wont be using anything).

but up until now its never bothered me.

this has been going on for about a month (itching) and other than the actual itching (of the vagina itself, not the mons) ive had no yeast smell or unusual discharge.

any ideaS?
its really not fun to have, as you'd imagine. 

Missed Period, but negative pregnancy tests

[brenda-in-sepia.livejournal.com]

Hey ladies and gents,

My period usually arrives between the 10th and 12th of the month, so as of today I am about two weeks late. I have taken two pregnancy tests, one yesterday and one on the 17th. Both were negative. Since I would have ovulated around the 27th-28th of last month, if I was pregnant is should be showing up by now. For the past week my cervical discharge has very dry, indicating that my period should by starting. But it does not come. Is it possible at this point that I might still be pregnant?

I haven't had any symptoms other than being very tired, and if crazy dreams is a symptom I'm having those, too.

I am not on any form of chemical birth control, nor have I been for over a year, so it's not problems with bc. What else could be going causing this? I haven't had any undo stress, or significant weight loss/gain.

"Second Period"

[theflamewithin.livejournal.com]

I have been taking Marvelon 21 for about four years now and have never run into problems. Recently though, it's been driving me crazy. To sum it up. I get two periods, one during my second active week and another when I am not taking active pills.

( Longer explanation here )

What is making this happen? Could it just be the fact that this birth control is a small dose? It's just started to become a hassel. Thank you guys!

period on OTC-lo

[hardlyso.livejournal.com]

Hey girls... I just started OTC-lo after a few months off of the pill. I had no bleeding for the first 5 days of sugar pills and then bled yesterday fairly moderately, but am barely bleeding at all today. Is that normal? I know that it promises "shorter, lighter periods" but is that how they work? I read on some other site that if that happens, its "implantation bleeding" and means pregnancy. Help??

PS. if you think its pregnancy, when would be the best time to do an at-home test? Now or later?

missing period

[flickersticked.livejournal.com]

I usually have very regular periods but this month it's 11 days late. I've taken 4 (yes I was nervous) pregnancy tests and they're all negative. The only change I can pinpoint is that in the past couple months I started using a compound cream to treat my vulvodynia. I believe that the cream has a small amount of testosterone in it, it seems to me that could affect my period, does that sound likely to anyone else? Any other ideas? Thanks!

Brown menstrual blood?

[hailtomorning.livejournal.com]

Hi I'm new...this is kind of gross.

I'm having my first period on the birth control pill, and the menstrual blood is dark brown and really thick, not at all like it normally is. I'm kind of freaked out about it. Is this kind of thing normal or expected? Should I be worried?

Otherwise I feel normal. I haven't changed anything with my body other than going on the Pill about a month ago. I've had no other alarming side effects.

parsley tea! YAY!

[medstudent4ever.livejournal.com]

so, my cycle has been all over the place since i started loestrin24 and...
oh wow....i thought i was doomed. i even took 2 pregnancy tests, but was convinced my levels of hcg were too low to be detected.
then....i thought, hey, let me try this parsley tea thing and whoa- it works!
made some yesterday and today...bam...got my period.
i know, i know...it sounds holistic and weird, but i swear.

recipe:
i brought 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium pot, removed the pot from the burner, added about 1 cup of italian flat leaf parsley coarsley chopped, and then put the lid on and let it steam for about 20 mins. when i removed the lid and swirled it, it was a murky dark (but not opaque) green. then i strained the leaves and poured it in my huge coffee mug, added a squeeze of fresh lemon and drank it up. the taste made me nautious, so lemon is a must! next time, ill add a packet of splenda too.
do try!

few questions about birth control...

anyone know when you are typically supposed to get your period on loestrin24? should it come while you are taking the brown/iron/sugar pills?

anyone else experience extreme insomnia and weight gain on loestrin? did you switch to something better and more cost efficient? mine cost $55 per month.

if you're on nuvaring, does your bf/hubby dislike the sensation? i hear an overdose is possible, but is it common? what is the average monthly cost?

Post-Brazillian exercize?

[clarinka.livejournal.com]

I just went and had my first pubic waxing experience on a whim. After I got my IUD, I stopped taking hormones and my hair everywhere started growing faster and thicker, and it HAD TO STOP and it seemed like the most effective option was waxing. So here we are, with a bald cooch, and I'm baffled by some of my post-wax instructions.

She told me that I AM NOT allowed to go for a run.

It is 65ºC and beautifully sunny in Philadelphia, AND i got off of work early. I want to go for a run.

What's the worst that could happen?

ETA: Now I know better and will just go tomorrow morning. Thanks everyone!!

YI?

[serenadeinpink.livejournal.com]

Hey, I have a bit of a problem.
I have never had a yeast infection before, but I'm pretty sure I have one now, symptoms are itching & burning, pain during urination. I know I should see my gyno before I use anything, but I can't get an appointment until August. I bought Monistat, but I'm just a bit worried about not being able to see a doctor about it. Plus, my doctor is pretty far away so I'd have to wait another week until I'm off from work and able to go anyway.
So what should I do? Should I just use the monistat?
thanks so much.

Cut

[cherrybabe21.livejournal.com]

   I was shaving down there and cut the inside of my lip, is there anything you can put on it or will it heal on its own. I am just worried about it, it didn't gash it or anything more less just nicked it. I was just worried that it would get infected or something.  

BV Boric Acid and Other Treatments

[h-dcos.livejournal.com]

I had been having some mild itchiness and soreness and when I went in for my annual exam I was diagnosed with BV. I was given a 1 day treatment of Clindesse. It seemed to help for a few days but now it appears my symptoms are back. I would prefer to try and treat this at home and not go back to the doctor. I have read about the boric acid treatments but I was wondering if that is the only option? Also, can you only obtain boric acid at a pharmacy or can you get it at somewhere like Whole Foods? Same with the gel capsules, only a pharmacy or a regular store too?

Thanks!

Pregnant?

[bxmonkey.livejournal.com]

I had scar tissue removed from my tubes on 4/30/08. My period is 13 days late. I was set to ovulate at the time of the surgery. I also had sex on 5/3/08. What is the chance that I am pregnant or did the surgery mess up my cycle?

Cycle-related appetites

[unhappenable.livejournal.com]

So you always hear about women craving chocolate or whatever sort of comfort food...well, comforts them most when they are on their period.

For some reason, though, I have almost no appetite when I'm on it, and it's almost like my body knows this is going to happen, so I have the munchies constantly the week before I start (like I'm packing on weight for the winter heh). Does anyone else do this? To be honest, I enjoy the lack of appetite during, but the week before kills me! I wonder if it could be an iron deficiency? I'd hate to get a blood test just for that, though, because every time I have suspected an iron deficiency in the past, I've actually had a high count. Maybe it's something else. Or maybe this is not so abnormal? That's where you guys come in, I guess...

Dropping HBC in Glass

[purseconcierge.livejournal.com]

Hi everyone!

My name is Cassie, I've been reading this community for awhile but haven't joined until now.

I'm on Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo, I'm on my third month (two pills away from the inactive pills). Earlier this evening when I took my pill I accidently dropped it in the glass of water before I was able to take it. I immediately poured out the water and the pill didn't dissolve that much- it looked like mostly the blue dye sort of "washed off".

I accidently did this a few nights ago too. I must pay more attention when I take my pill!

What I am wondering is this: will dropping the pill in water for a few seconds affect the effectiveness of the pill? Since I've done this once before, should I be worried about anything? I am sexually active but we also use condoms and the last time we had sex was just over a week ago. There's a chance some pre-cum could have gotten into my vagina earlier today (before I took the pill).

Thank you for your help!

scent and another question

[tw3ntyone.livejournal.com]

1. Okay so the female vagina has a scent and i understand it's not suppose to smell like roses or something. However i can smell myself, pretty easily if i tried. So my question is, is that normal can you smell yourself? I've never asked anyone, and can guys smell you too, for example if your making out with this guy would he be able to pick up on your scent? Do they say anything about it?

2. I'm twenty and soon i'm going to be going to the gyno's office for my first exam, if that's what its called. I've never had sex, but i was molested as a child, and i am extremely uncomfortable with having to touch myself, and i imagine it will be worse in front of a doctor. Does anyone have a similar expirence, because i'm really nervous i might start tearing up.

[Anonymous Post]: Yeast Infection?

[jocelina.livejournal.com]

Good evening (or morning/afternoon, as the case may be), VPers.

As you probably know, from time to time the VP Team makes posts on behalf of people who wish to remain anonymous or who do not have LJ accounts. This is one such post

Thank you in advance for your helpful comments!

P.S. For more info on anonymous posts, see this link.

Jocey
For the VP Team
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i'm not sure if i've ever had a yeast infection. i've been the gyno once in the last 2 or so years, and they called me to tell me i had an "infection" but i was stupid enough not to ask what it was. (i was 16 and easily intimidated at the time haha.) so ... yeah i treated it with some suppository gel stuff and it was over.


anyway, nowwww, i'm 18 and my discharge kind of smells like bread. it doesn't itch, but i've been getting a lot in the last few months :x i realized i should stop ignoring it. right now i'm taking acidophilus supplements, is that a good idea? i'm still not quite sure what regular discharge looks or smells like. if it doesn't clear up, i know i should see a doctor. here's the problem.


i have some social anxiety issues. i am sexually active, so i want to get a full std screening to make sure i don't have an std if it's not a yeast infection. the gyno i saw was my sister's and she took me because my mom was acting weird about it. in addition, it cost a lot. i made an account at planned parenthood's website, but i'm a little afraid to make an appointment. how much will it cost if i tell them i can't put it on my parent's insurance? will they give me a pelvic exam? i've tried calling them before but hung up because i didn't know what to say or how to ask these questions. if it makes any difference, i live in california.


and i know, if i'm responsible enough to have sex, i should be responsible enough to take care of my health. i am certainly making an effort, i just need to get over these hurdles.


thank you <3

I think my BV is back :-(

[saltlesstears.livejournal.com]

The drug store is closed so I can't get boric acid. I do have some Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV). I have read about douching with it. I have never douched before. I'm not exactly sure how to do it to be honest... How do you get it up there.
I was wondering if i could just soak a tampon and put it up there? or maybe fill my Diva Cup with some ACV and stand on my head (hehe- that makes me laugh)
Thoughts Please?
-K

never ending period!

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

Hey all! So I just joined and I'm pretty eager to get my whole ordeal out there ASAP!

I've never had any real problems with my period before until now. My bf and I made a little "boo-boo" in January of this year and I ended up having to take Plan B. Surprisingly it made my period more regular than it was, and I was able to predict when I would get in the next month. Last month I started working out again, about every other day so 3-4 times a week for JUST an hour each time. In the beginning of May I went to the gym twice, each time i worked out for 2 hours. By this time I had just finished my period.

The day after the 2nd time I went to the gym I noticed that my discharge was clear as it usually is but I also noticed little spots of blood in it. I assumed that it was just old blood from my period in April (which was normal and on time)

As the days progressed I started spotting pink and brown. I had to wear a liner every day for 2 and a half weeks. I havent been exercising since the last time I went to the gym which was I believe May 5th. A few days ago it was BLACK. I tried wearing a tampon but there was minimal blood. It was as if I was done and then the next day I started bleeding FULL on like a regular period. I've been bleeding now for the past 7 days. Today I had a huge blob of blood. It's consistency has been thick and stringy. Doesnt look like it's gonna stop anytime soon. I'm assuming this is my regular period because it's on time, but I've been bleeding for a long time now! Isnt 7 days the max? Isn't that a lot of blood to lose?

Is it because I've been exercising excessively? I've also had extremely bad stress this month since finals were in the beginning of May, my bf has been underway for a month, various family issues and i also started driving lessons. Usually periods DISAPPEAR when under a lot of stress, not make an appearance for a month.. right?

hair loss and BCP

[fairis.livejournal.com]

Do all women who take Yaz and Yasmine experience hair loss to some degree, but only some badly enough to notice it? Or do only some women experience hair loss on those BCPs and others not at all? I have read a lot of horror stories online, so I'm not sure if my viewpoint is skewed. Would you say a lot of women experience hair loss on Yaz and Yasmine or just a small minority of women? Also WHY would a BCP that is anti-androgenic (dunno if that's the technical term, but hopefully you get what I mean) cause hairloss at all? I would think it would do the opposite.

My hair seems dramatically thinner to me around the temples and up, but I don't know if it's stress or BCP or what.