Yesterday I went out on a date, and my VAGINA was itching the whole time!...OMG but that's not all, it started burning too. I'm not even sure I have BV or YEAST anymore. I'm clueless as to what type of 'bugs' are causing my crotch-rot. I need answers soon...

I ran out of Zoloft last night...=\

I hear ya. My burning has gotten so bad that it takes up to 4 advil to even help at times. Sometimes its so bad that all I want to do is sleep so I can escape it. I can't imagine that the small amount of yeast they're seeing under the microscope is causing such pain. It almost feels like I have herpes. The burning gets so bad that I can feel it in my feet. But I know its not herpes.

hey this has nothing to do with bv but how dumb doctors are. i have been on ortho tri-cyclen lo now for 4 or 5 months, my body finally got used to it (i was bleeding in between periods a lot, got my period early for a while too but this month i was pretty much ok) and i go to pick up my new prescription of birth control today and i open the package and it's friggin TriNessa! she gave me the wrong prescription!!! i read online that trinessa is like the generic brand of ortho tri-cyclen but i was on otc-lo. and why would i need the generic one if i've been getting the regular one all this time. and why wouldn't she tell me? she just made a mistake. so i went online and read about trinessa and only read bad horrible things about depression and weight gain and no sex drive and i'm really sensitive to birth control like that so i'm definitely not going to take it. but planned parenthood isn't open on sundays which is when i'm supposed to start taking my pill so i'll have to wait till monday. which sucks because i'll have to take the pill late. >:o

if a doctor can give me the wrong prescription imagine what else they can do wrong... I HATE DOCTORS!!

i'm still doing great on yeast arrest by the way... haha

Can Femdophilous be inserted vaginally?

No.

I am no stranger to the world of BV or Yeast infections. for some reason i just cant maintain a healthy balance of bacteria every month before my period i would get a yeast infection and the doctor would give me diflucan. that threw me in the opposite direction and gave me bv so i would get the metro gel which only worsened things and not to mention was messy. so i switched to flagly and that worked only problem is it gave me a yeast infection. so after swinging back and forth a months i started taking acidophilus in pill form which helped a bit but i still had recurrences every few months. My doctor told me to stop taking birth control pill and that helped a bit too. but i got on the Nuva Ring and when i did my swinging stopped. it increased my discharge a bit but i had no more episodes of itching and burning or the odor associated with BV. my doctor sucks she says no one has an explanation as to why some women just cant maintain a balance. but i dont douche cuz it flushes out all the good bacteria as well. Douching is actually bad for you becuase the vagina cleans itself.....thats the purpose of a healthy flow of dischare..did i mention i am also prone to uti's whats up with that

HI there, I tried inserting femdophilus vaginally and it gave me the weirdest smell down there!!!YUK!!! I will never do that again!

I'm terrified of bc, but this nuvaring is sounding more and more appealing. But I'm sure it will probably just make my yeast problems worse.

has anyone taken boric acid vaginally? I've been on it for a week now (i missed a dose and just continued the next night) and It looks like everything is going fine except the next morning when i wake up i have a discharge of the boric acid; the firs thing i thought was 'great white discharge thats no good and then i remembered that i took the supository and it was white...haha. my normal discharge is back to normal its clear and can be alot of it lately (good thing if its cleaning)

but I was just wondering if its normal for some of the medicine to come out, or if all of it should be absorbed?

I also have this bad taste in my throat sometimes..anyone ever have that? I've only had this when ive had BV.
I used to have this taste all the time when the doctors just kept treating me for yeast infections every month. When i yawn its the worst, like it opens up the muscles in my throat and lets out the taste...

I know that sounds insane but i always have a bad taste in my throat when I have bv....help

I start my second week on boric tomorrow. I buy them weekly.. they are 2 dollars each no insurance

Hello..
I have been using yeast arrest suppositories( which contains boric acid ) vaginally. Yes, you will have some discharge and some of the product does leak out throughout the day.Some may find this bothersome but as long as it works for me I can handle and put up with it. Also,you should make sure to insert the suppository deep as you can so you can benefit the most from the product. As far as the bad taste in the mouth I have not experienced that.

Good Morning everyone,

Thanks to neverending, It finally hit me like a brick, (even though I have read countless women's post saying HELLO hormone problems) that hormones obviously have a major influence for most of the cases here with chronic vaginitis. There are several sex hormones that can play a factor. And I have a shit load of information to start checking into.

A few more questions have came to mind as well.
DSassy, Sorry if you have already answered these questions but I have a few if you want to answer....You being a vegan, I'm sure your doctor has told you of how difficult it is to get enough B 12 in your diet? Has he ever done a blood serum check of your levels for this? (Also, some issues can com into play to mask a definicenty even when being tested) Also, how long ago were you diagnosed with Bv, and what bullshit, as far as testing and treatments has he done?

Secondly, I'm not asking everyone to tell me what they do for a living, but what chemicals are you exposed to on a daily basis? (Just for example) women who work in bakeries...have higher rates of yeast infections, housecleaners who are exposed to chemicals daily for cleaning, increases yeast infections.

Also, there are many sex hormones that may have an impact on this......Adrenal androgens - these are supplement sex hormones stored in your body when its out of estrogen. (yes there are men too.
(vitamin C) ( remember vitamin C is needed for adrenal gland function)
Progesterone - stimulates the uterine glands to secrete glycogen and lipids (our hormones are lipid soluble. this is important. as we already know glycogen is needed by lactobillus (they ferment it into lactic acid)
Testosterone (used to produce estrogens) example of high levels of testosterone causes hairy women lol. (ummm hello my grandma has to shave lol ( also , my sister was prescribed this as a cream to increase her sex drive lol)

Most of these hormones are steriod hormones (which means they NEED cholesterol for production and maintenence. (but we need the good, high density type. (I'll find a list here soon of where this good cholesterol is found.

I'm thinking, that some of us here with the more serious causes, have progressed from a simple case of bacterial vaginosis into hormonal vaginitis.

We need to start snooping around a bit more into the issues of why Asian women are at lower risk for bv, maybe it has nothing to do with their diets. As we have alredy discovered soy plants mock estrogen. What are the effects on the body with too high estrogen and too low estrogen.

I think that some women here, may be lucky enough to manage their bv by being a tad bit more careful..try washing yourself with antibacterial soap, and your partner too. Also, bacteria does get entrapped in the males urethra....slip him in some vitamin c (makes urine more acidic) kills some bacteria lurking around. Make sure he washes his hands and yours too), as we all know men are not the cleanest creatures. (But also, it is a good idea to use a condom, as if your bv continues to come back, it has likely progressed to something more serious..such as hormonal issues, or other health problems.

Actually, I'm just a vegetarian. I still eat dairy products. I have had BV on and off since I got my period at age 14...I didn't know what it was, though, until I went to my first gyno appointment when I was 18. I've been on everything you guys have...flagyl, clindamycin, metrogel, etc. I finally just started using boric acid on my own and it's what I use to maintain a somewhat normal sex life. My gyno is wonderful but she doesn't really know what to do. She says she sees some women who get either BV or yeast over and over again and the only thing she can do is treat it and hope it stays away...so there are other women locally out there like this, they just aren't on this board!

Finally, someone listens to me.
I really honestly think this is why asian women have less problems with bv because as you have said "soy mimicks estrogen". Also, your research is impressive. Keep doing ya thing!

Ladies, we have all got to stop sticking things in our vagina that aren't supposed to be in there. I know we're all desperate for relief, but you should not put random products in your vagina hoping for miracles.

Probiotics like Fem-dophilus are enteric-coated, or whatever else - so the capsules don't break down in your stomach acid. If your stomach acid can't dissolve it, it certainly won't dissolve easily in your vagina. Fem-dophilus is designed so that the good bacteria end up in your vagina if you take it orally. So use it regularly and hope for results. And stop shoving things into your va-jay-jay's!


That's called atrophic vaginitis. There will be other signs of estrogen-loss in your body besides vaginitis, so a doctor needs to diagnose that and prescribe the right treatment.


Speaking as an Asian woman, I think there are a lot of factors involved. These observations are based purely on my experiences with living in Japan and Korea (China is a different animal).

One reason - douching. Commercial douches are not widely available in Asia, and women just don't use them on a regular basis. In America, you can walk into any grocery store and buy a douche right next to the tampons and pads. Since we know that regular douching = higher rates of BV, this is definitely one factor to consider.

I also don't think they have OTC yeast creams available, either. Actually, I think it's available but you have to go to the pharmacy and ask for it, rather than buying them from any random grocery store like with pads and tampons. This might play a factor - that women go to their doctors at the first sign of trouble, rather than self-treating. Also, in Japan and Korea, they have universal healthcare, unlike in America, so a basic GYN visit is available to all women.

Another - hygiene. In Japan and Korea, it's regular practice for both parties to shower before sex. Watch a Japanese or Korean soap opera, or even Anime, and couples never jump into bed right away, they always take turns showering first. (It's pretty funny.)

Yet another factor is that very few Asian women take BC pills regularly. I think in Japan, the figure is like less than 5% of women. One of the reasons is that BC pills haven't been available until fairly recently. But another one of the reasons women don't use the pill as much is because most women just prefer condoms, because they want to protect themselves from STD's. And since we know that semen sometimes triggers BV, the fact that more women use condoms instead of BC pills might be a reason.

Yet another factor is probiotics. In both Asia and Europe, there is a huge awareness of probiotics, and products like Yakult are consumed daily for health benefits from childhood - people think of it like vitamins. I don't know if Yakult helps with BV, but I still think there is more knowledge of probiotics in Asia and Europe than in the U.S. (Americans eat a lot of yogurt, but it's only recently that yogurts like Activia and Dan-Active have been sold widely that promote specific health benefits.)


Soap is very alkaline and can mess up the pH balance. Anti-bacterial soap can kill the good bacteria. Doctors routinely suggest washing the vagina with plain water or a pH balanced cleanser. (Dove is pH balanced and non-alkali.)

Your insight is very interesting, Lori. Thanks for sharing! I have a Filipino step-mom and step-sister. I know that my step-sister has had issues with BV as well. She is 21 (a year younger than me) and lived in the Phillippines until she was 14. So I don't really know what that says but I thought I would share.

You're welcome, Sassy. As an Asian(-American) women who suffers from BV, I can definitely say that being Asian alone does not offer any type of protection. And I do know that the disease exists in Asia - I've read about it in women's magazines, although I guess it's not as widespread according to arj75.

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Wanted to add another possible factor - in Japan and Korea, many households use washlet/bidet toilet seats that wash you with warm water. And of course, Europeans often use bidets.

It's also important to add what happens to a lot of Asians when they move to the United States. I know that when my step-mother and sister moved here, they both ate really healthy and differently than my family did. However, the longer they spent in the U.S., the more they began to eat like us. So I think Asians that come here might not really have any advantages over individuals born in the U.S. because they pick up all of our bad habits anyway!

Soap is very alkaline and can mess up the pH balance. Anti-bacterial soap can kill the good bacteria. Doctors routinely suggest washing the vagina with plain water or a pH balanced cleanser. (Dove is pH balanced and non-alkali.)
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Yes, Anti-bacterial soap is very alkaline, but it's still under debate....I have read several articles from doctors (not selling antibacterial soap lol) who have suggested doing this.

There is no debate about whether most brands of soap (not just anti-bacterial soap) is alkaline.


Can you cite them, please? I'm not challenging you or doubting you. But when you say you've read something, it would be helpful if you cited them.

And I'm fully aware that some ladies wash with antibacterial soap and it's the best decision for them. (I even wrote that in my blog - this is a YMMV situation - everyone makes their own choice.) But you said that all women should try this, without presenting the other view. All I was doing was presenting the other view so people can make an informed choice.

Here's an article that says that using antibiotic soaps on regular skin *may* create resistance:

http://www.slate.com/id/2129213/#soap

Hey, I am pg for the second time and am Strep B positive again for the second time. They do routinely test for it with a vaginal swab between 35-37 weeks. I found out early this time because I've had some UTI's and it showed up in a urine culture. Like Lori said it is just another thing that goes on down there. There does seem to be a correlation between Strep B and UTI's...I hadn't heard anything about BV. It is also very normal for pg women to have a lot more discharge than normal.

Hello Everyone...

I've stayed quiet...but wanted to give my friends an update.

I've done alot of research on the boric acid, being that I can't personally take it. I think I figured out why I had such a bad alergic reaction to it. The pesticide Boric Acid contains Sulfer.. I am alergic to any and all sulfer products, ie. Bactrium (anti biotic) and Water pills...I guess they all have some kind of Sulfer in them. "Boric acid is produced mainly from borate minerals by the reaction with sulfuric acid". So Sassy...this is the reason why I broke out in that horrible bleeding rash.. And my doctors did say that I was having an Internal Alergic reaction to something. Obviously, had they known the ingredients in the Boric, they would have been able to figure it out. So..... anyone that is alergice to Bactrium....do not take Boric Acid either.

For me...I've found a few things that I now realize what the cause of my B.V. was. My ex boyfriend....He is the culprit. How do I know??? Well, let's see...I had B.V. 1 time about 12yrs ago or so..only to return Five years ago, which was right after I met my ex. We were together for 5yrs. In which time, I had B.V. more times then I can count.

Since we broke up...we've had sex a few times, and of course, everytime, without fail...my b.v. returns. SO.... I have a new boyfriend!!! Actually, he's an old friend from my past...and we finally got together. We have had sex probably 5 times in the past two weeks, AND NO B.V. The last time I used FLAGYL VAGINALLY was right before he and I started talking which was about a month ago. So..with that being said...I'm not sure if it's the new boyfriend or it was the FLAGYL Vaginally that has taken my B.V. away.

Either way...I'm still B.V. free on my end here!! I went to the doctor again a few weeks ago..and spoke to them again about the Flagyl Vaginally. He said, the pill is just in Powder Form. They make it both in pill and gel. There's nothing wrong with inserting it vaginally. BUT...THAT'S JUST WHAT MY DOCTOR SAID!! Ask yours for advice as well!!

Hope all is well. Never Ending...could you please give me the info on your Estroil? Just PM me if you would!!

Thanks!!

I covered this in my latest blog entry, but I have a theory about this - If having unprotected sex keeps causing BV, it could be Trichomoniasis. (Keep in mind, this is just a theory.)

• According to the CDC, "Most men with trichomoniasis do not have signs or symptoms."
• Trichmoniasis shows up on a wet prep only 70% of the time. [*according to The V Book] To get a firm diagnosis, you need a lab culture.
• also according to The V Book, Trichmoniasis symptoms (foul odor, frothy yellow-green discharge) only presents in 10-15% of women who have it, because they usually have it along with BV - so the BV symptoms (fishy odor, milky-gray discharge) are noticed more (Not to mention that they are pretty similar symptoms anyway.)

So based on these facts, it's possible that some women have Trich infections that go undiagnosed. A course of flagyl will cure a Trich infection, but they are continually re-infected by their man who doesn't know he has it too.

Keep in mind, it's just a theory.

I knew very little about Trich before, and I don't think this applies to me personally. (Some of my recurrences happened when I was not having sex at all.) But reading about Trich makes me think that this might be the case for some women who always have recurrences after unprotected sex.

Hey, jewels! I'm glad to know you found your trigger. I don't have a trigger. Mine just plain won't go away. I'm going to try metrogel this time. My doctor is doing metrogel for 7 days, then once a week for a month. then once a month for four months. But I can't start on the metrogel until I get rid of this yeast infection. :'(

I do need to know something. Many of you have stated that Flagyl gives you a yeast infection. I got one from using it too. Does metrogel have a lower occurrence of yeast infections for you ladies? Thanks!

Metrogel has never given me a yeast infection. I like it a lot more than Flagyl because it has less side effects and I found it to work for longer periods of time.

Lori--I was tested for trich before when I couldn't get rid of my BV and it was negative. I've been tested for everything actually. But I think in some women, your theory is probably right. Doctors are lazy and probably just assume its BV.

I've been tested for every STD ever known to mankind, too. I've been in a monogamous relationship for 7 years (which is as long as I've had BV, which sucks) with periods of long-distance-celibacy in between. So I don't think I'm at risk for STD's, but all my GYN's insist on testing me each time. I'm perfectly fine with it, and I understand why they need to do it. But it's always funny to see them try to say to me in a nice way - "Your man could be messing around with a dirty skank-whore behind your back! And that's why we need to check you for gonorrhea for the umpteenth time!"


Yeah, I was pretty amazed when I read that "most" men who have Trich don't even have symptoms. Maybe I wasn't paying enough attention during my junior high sex ed. class.

Uhm, I used to do wet preps and let me tell you Trich is very noticable on a slide. Even when the doctors didn't test for Trich we would know if the person had it or not. I remember getting a urine culture in. The person thought she had a UTI but what we found was Trich floating around in the urine. Trich is a parasite with flagella. I wish you all could see them under a microscope. It will make your skin crawl.
Here is a link as to what they look like:
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=htt...2006-47,GFRC:en

Ummm, I'm here too bitch, and to make an apology to jewels (I have been feeling pretty bad about it actually). As if I have been suffering from bv for as long as she has...I would be taking matters into my own hands as well. Ladies the FDA passes tenamax (whatever the fucking name is) (with a 38% success rate) maybe not that low, but low enough for me to question their ethics. If you ask me why that drug was passed....I think it was to save insurance costs for wet slids.... Maybe I'm way off, but thats exactly how I feel. Isn't that drug used to kill trich? (not for sure if it was or not)

I'm losing all trust in the fda, doctors, and insurance companies......

Jewels: Welcome back!

Thanks for the info. However, this link says that the wet prep is not that accurate for diagnosing Trich:

http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/259/8/1223

"wet-mount examination detected only 53 (60%) of the cases ..."

Again, I am NOT saying anyone has Trich. But based on these stats, I think it's worth considering as a possibility for some women who are getting re-infected over and over after unprotected sex from the same guy.


I have no idea what you mean. Flagyl apparently treats Trich, too.

Lori, what I mean is the fda passed a drug to treat BV...that had only a 38% success rate? ( I think that's what it was...I'm not going back to read it, because I'm not interested in taking a drug that was passed out of pure desperate measures to treat bv. (I think the FDA is getting worried about a riot of angry women who have gone insane from dealing with bv. lol I also think they are concerned with bv a bit more now too...knowing it increases risk of contracting HIV.

I do think that trich can be missed, (early stages?) I will read that article again.... but, (for me) I think if I had trich that my worms would have a pretty damn large family by now being that I have had bv for far too long.

I did a little bit of digging on cholesterol...dietary guidelines for fats (lipids) is 20 to 35% of energy intake. I'll find the grams later...
The good sources should come from fish and nuts. We want polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids. (vegetable oils)
Interesting info (for me at least) People from cultures who consume a lot seafood in their diets....these countries (or area's) have lower rates for depression. And, fish (omega- 3 fatty acids) suppress inflammatory responses ( itis) = inflammation. (I'm the itis girl...some other ladies here are too, I am sure.) Supplements of omega's though don't do much...some say they are dangerous... (made from soy)...

I would love to attach links of information that I find, if I knew how...I'm sure it's simple. A lot of this information that I do find..is not online, but from science professors, nutrition books, and a lot of medical journals from online or the library.... I need a scanner.

Dietary fibers......digested ( in a way) by GI tract bacteria (hmm) ...there are soluble and insoluble fibers (bacteria in GI tract digest insoluble ) bran, (yuck), celery, (yuck), hulls of seeds, (yuck) skins of corn kernels..(ok, but how many ears of corn shall I eat....I will look into it......

Well, who knows. I have been checked over and over and over again for STD's, and never diagnosed with Trich. My ex was also tested, and prescribed Flagyl...to no avail. So...I agree, Trich could be present..but I don't have the symptoms. Other then the smell. No yellowish green discharge. Just the white stuff. Oh well...sorry to cause a stir guys...just wanted to say hi. Obviously...Lori still feels she's the queen...so...LONG LIVE THE QUEEN!!!

No need to reply...I won't play that game again!!!

It apparently takes less Flagyl to kill Trich than it does BV, so if you've taken a full course of Flagyl at some point, it should have killed it, hopefully.

Just want to emphasize again, though - I'm not saying any of us have undiagnosed Trich. It's just a theory. If you consider the numbers:

- only 10% of men have symptoms
- only 10-15% or women have specific symptoms
- only 60-70% diagnosed by wet prep

... the logical conclusion is that there are some women falling through the cracks. Again, I'm not saying we should all run out and get Trich cultures tomorrow. Just one of the many things to consider - if you're getting re-infected by unprotected sex over and over again.

Another possibility to consider that I read about in The V Book - some men have semen that kills lactobacillus! (Oh great.) There's no way to treat this, or even test for it. So in the end, there's nothing you can do but just use condoms.

I just think it's useful to be aware of all the possibilities.

Just to add to the STD convo...I have had one STD and I had no symptoms at all. My gyno just happened to test for it because she thought my BV symptoms could be something worse. I had been dating the guy for a little while and apparently he had it first and had never had symptoms either. It's really scary that you could have something without knowing it. Which is why I think that everyone here, if they haven't already, should definately get tested to rule that out. I took the antibiotics for the STD and nothing really changed...still had BV and all so it was kind of weird.

Lori: I understand that what you read said it is not always detected but I'm speaking from experience TRICH IS VERY NOTICEABLE.

I have said this before, semen and urine come out of the same spot on the dudes weiner lol. The urethra. So, is it too far fetched to assume that the bacteria in his urine is the cause for infection, not the semen? (There is only one hole.....)

Also, about the urine thing..isnt our urethra orifice in front of our vagina's canal, and wiping front to back, we are wiping it back to it. There is bacteria in this area...whenever urine cultures are to be done...we use wet wipes to get rid of it...(for a clean catch.) And I am now, and will, forever more not being using toilet paper. It does have bacteria on it. E. Coli is found on toothbrushes often, and since shit spores float, they surely can land on toilet paper as well.

There are too many bacteria that science doesn't even know about yet. I feel like it is a smart choice (not out there) to reduce these risks much as possible.

arj: I have thought about that, too. I always want to buy the little wet wipes they sell in the toilet paper aisle but my fiancee makes fun of me. But, I think I will. It's cleaner, anyhow.

Absolutely totally agree. (Glad you got treated, Sassy.)

Hey ladies,

Well, I had the doctor appointment today (actually two different appointments). I talked to my RN (at gyno) for about 20 minutes regarding bv. She worked at a planned parenthood clinic for 20 years ( I think that's how long she said) This is her advice that she gave me to manage BV. (Obviously, this is a personal reference, so I cannot site this information lol) She actually even has recurring BV. This is what she suggested.... (I'm a little scared about douching, but this has worked for her.

3 days, before your period, douche with vinegar and water
3 days after your period, douche with vinegar and water
In the middle of your cycle (when the eggs are coming down)..look for when your discharge changes from a white creamy texture to more of a mucous discharge, douche then as well with vinegar and water.

I think it's a little interesting, as I have felt ovulation has had an impact on our balance as well.

I think I'm gonna do the vinegar baths (strong very strong lol)..but with the same cycle approach.

Also, no std's, but I don't know what bacteria was there... my gyno referred me to another gyno (that's all I know), and my pap was abnormal, so the colpo is next week.

I have been doctor hopping since feb. trying to seek a doctor to help me with my anxiety, because i have explained to 4 doctors, that I felt that there was a health issue that was causing insomnia and these attacks in the first place. but they would just throw some prozac at me, or xanax whatever they got, and send me on my way. So, my most recent doctor (who listened) sent me in to have EKG and chest X-ray. My chest x-ray shows a mass, and my EKG my T waves are abnormal. Actually, I happy that this was discovered as I was getting tired of being treated like a hypochondriac. (Hello, I know my own body)

Please ladies quit smoking.

How old are you, arj? I've been seeking a diagnosis for over a year now (I've been pretty sick and these vaginal infections are the only "tangible" symptom I have). That's scary. I smoked HEAVILY for a while and I already know that I'm susceptible to cancerous changes in my body. I guess maybe I should press for a chest x-ray too. All doctors have been willing to do is blood work. No scans or x-rays....

Please keep us updated on your new findings. I hope everything is ok.

Morphia, I am 31 years to old lol. I have been smoking since I was 17. I also smoked pot on and off for about the same time...minus the 2 years when I was pregnant. I do think your immune system is low. I could give you chapters and chapters of information of what changes occur in your body when under high stress, or what happens to your body when you are ill for long periods. But i don't want to even open that can of worms. lol. You may want to do that just to rule it out. But, being that you are so young, it's doubtful that your insurance will pay for it. But you may have some good insurance that would take care of it..not sure what you got going on with that....

Chest X-rays aren't that expensive though, or EKG's ECG's whatever you prefer to call them. I'm not sure how much this stress test on my heart is gonna cost me. (Have to have this done because EKG was abnormal), I also have some sort of mass in my breast...but I had this checked seven years ago....it's was ok then...caused from too much caffeine. But my doctor is forceing me to have this removed. I was gonna wait and have it taken out when I got my boob job. lol.

I have a mass in my breast too that was found just a few days ago. The doctor is pretty sure its a small fibroid adenoma, which is what I'm sure you have too. They're just going to monitor it for the next six months to see if it gets bigger. When it starts to get too big is when they're going to remove it. Hmmm....most of the women on this board have way too much in common, it seems.

i've had 3 fibroadenomas. i got one removed because i just didn't like the idea of leaving it in there. then only 1 or 2 years later i got another one and then another one shortly after that. all on the same breast. i didn't get the other 2 removed because it's not necessary and i don't feel like having scars all over my boob... one of them is kind of high so if i wore a low shirt you would see it. why do we all have these? is there a link between this and bv????

Actually, oddly enough fibroadenomas are affected.. or caused by hormones..ahhh lol estrogen and progesterone. About 1 out of six women have these. The condition strangely enough improves after hormones E & P drop from menapause. Researchers are on different sides of the fence when discussing if diets high in saturated fats and high caffeine intake have a factor in this as well. (I'm on the caffeine side of the fence, I love caffiene. lol And red meat. lol.

Speaking of which..has anyone found any information with the links between caffeine and hormone imbalance? Just curious.

Most are shaped round, but mine is about an inch and n half in size and oddly shaped. I'm not really concerned about it though. I have kept my eye on it..hasn't changed much...it's not bothersome either.

But, if they do become uncomfortable, or you have several..your doctor might consider treating you with danazol. It's a fake testosterone hormone. But I really don't want a beard or acne. lol.

URGENT QUESTION!!!
I am 5 days late on my period and had sex 2 weeks ago...I'm FRICKEN freaking out as I am very young. I did use flagyl (vaginally) about after my last period, along with zinc tablets and femdophilous orally...can that delay my period in any way?? Im really scared

First, hun, take a deep breath, and relax... As every women in here is on a damn mission..we'll check into this for you..and at least tell you what we know. However, I'm brain dead right now, and haven't been thinking about women who are pregnant, or possibly may be pregnant. But I have a library of pregnancy books. I'll see what I can find. Prenancy test have came a long way, and can detect the hormone very early now a days. How much zinc have you been taking? Just remember that the little one needs that too. As far as the worries of flagyl, I don't remember for sure...I'll see what I can find...or maybe someone else here remembers???? and can give her some peace for the time being.

How old are you?

If you are prego, but aren't ready for a baby..my cousin has been trying to conceive a child for 14 years,(as many couples have) they would be happy to take it for ya. Please don't take offense to that comment... ( I had an abortion when I was 17, and it was the biggest mistake I will ever make in my life. (I'm not pro-life either though, as my friend was rapped and got knocked up by a crazy man...I don't blame her for the choice she made. (it didn't happen to me, who am I to judge)

Stress, can delay your period, and poor diet as well, and being highly active. But, I only have read 8 articles regarding probotics...actually, it was all great news (reduces many health risks for the baby)..but I only read the 8 articles..had trouble finding any disputes of not using them.

Still reading about flagyl.... (what I remember, which may be wrong, is flagyl, just hasn't had enough testing done on the effects of the fetus.. (but I'm not sure)

Go get yourself a pregnancy test, and take it with first morning urine.

Well Girls-

I'm NOT pregnant! Thank Goodness for that because I plan on starting the BORIC ACID treatment after my period ends. Did any of you (who have used b/a) get any bad side effects? Did it kill the smell? That would be my goal; killing the nasty nasty odor.

& SASSY, not to be nosy or anything but what STD did you have? I'm concerned about STDs myself. Gonoreah and Clymidia to be exact (since my piss has been burning for a while.) This never happened to me before, it started up a couple months ago. & My man's penis has a foul odor most of the time. So i'm confused as to what I might have.

If you read through this thread, the boric acid worked well at killing the smell. Two people got rashes - but one member figured out that she probably has an allergy, and another member used an anti-bac cream to treat her rash, so it probably wasn't caused by the boric. So I would say that you should try it, but if you get a rash, stop immediately and call a doctor.

HOWEVER, if your piss has been burning you, and your man's penis smells funny, you NEED to go to the doctor and get tested for STD's! I would not use any boric acid before you go.


No, using those things should not have delayed your period. Get a pregnancy test.

Good luck Chantelhugo.


Good luck, Arj75. I really hope it turns out well.

I know this is off topic but how do I get my hands on growth hormone injections?