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At what age should I go to the gynecologist?

factnotfiction — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 20:35:19 +0000

“At what age should I go to the gynecologist?”

There really is no specific age. As soon as you have questions about your body, sexual health, STIs or birth control – that’s a great time to make an appointment. And don’t be nervous – be proud you’re taking steps to keep yourself healthy and protected.

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Do I have Herpes?

factnotfiction — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 21:09:47 +0000

“I have these little white bumps almost inside my vagina. They don’t itch, they are just there. I shared the same towel with my brother’s girlfriend when I was little, and she had herpes then. I remember the white bumps showing up shortly after then, and at that time they did itch. I’m terrified at what this is. Could you help?”

Unfortunately the only way to evaluate these bumps and to reduce your anxiety is by seeing a health care provider.

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Separating Fact From Fiction: Bacterial Vaginosis

factnotfiction — Mon, 17 Mar 2014 19:07:00 +0000

What is it?
BV is an infection caused when too much of certain bacteria change the balance of bacteria in the vagina. It is the most common vaginal infection in women, ages 15-44.

BV is not considered an STI, but having BV can increase your chances of getting one. BV may also affect women who have never had sex.

How do I keep from getting it?
Having a new sex partner or multiple sex partners and douching can upset the balance of bacteria in the vagina and put women at increased risk for getting BV.

Although doctors do not understand how BV is spread, the following prevention steps may help lower your risk of developing BV:

Not having sex
Limiting your number of sex partners
Not douching

How do I know if I have it?
Many women with BV have no symptoms. If you do have symptoms, you may notice a thin white or gray vaginal discharge, odor, pain, itching, or burning in the vagina. Some women have a strong odor, especially after sex. You may also have burning when urinating; itching around the outside of the vagina, or both.

Can it be cured or treated?
BV will sometimes go away without treatment. But if you have symptoms of BV you should be checked and treated. It is important that you take all of the medicine prescribed to you, even if your symptoms go away. A health care provider can treat BV with antibiotics, but BV can recur even after treatment.

Male sex partners of women diagnosed with BV generally do not need to be treated. However, BV may be transferred between female sex partners.

If you don’t get treated, BV can cause some serious health risks:

Increasing your chance of getting HIV if you have sex with someone who is infected with HIV
Making it more likely that you will deliver your baby too early if you have BV while pregnant
Increasing your chance of getting other STIs, like chlamydia and gonorrhea

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