I Think I Might Have Bacterial Vaginosis .

Posted on Mon, 2 Dec 2019

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Question : I think I might have bacterial vaginosis.

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Do a vaginal smear.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

If you think that may have bacterial vaginosis you may have fishy odour smell, gray discharge, itching.
To confirm that you have it you may need to do a vaginal smear.
The treatment consists on metronidazole orally or gel inserted in vagina.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)

Hello, I started getting nervous this morning because I am bleeding a very small amount. I saw a nurse practitioner 3 days ago and I was not having abnormal discharge so she said sometimes after sex the bad smell is normal and to wait a few days to see if it clears up. It hasn’t and it got worse, and this morning I started bleeding a little. If you still think I need to do a smear, where do I get that done? Or do I go buy a kit at a pharmacy?

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Do a vaginal smear and an ultrasound too.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
I don't think the symptoms you are experiencing may be related to bacterial vaginosis.
Yet you may need to do a vaginal smear to check for vaginal infection. A doctor or nurse can take secretions smear.
I believe the spotting may be related to any hormone imbalance and isn't much related to infection . Also an ultrasound may be done to check for physical issues.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T