I went to my OBs office the other day and when I was getting changed, I saw this. It's the speculum inside a trashcan with a mysterious liquid. As you can see, the whole device wasnt fully submerged either. This just doesn't sit right with me. This is the same speculum they ended up using on me later and they didn't rinse it or anything. Is this safe? submitted by /u/Ashlynn_Smile [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

In January, I had sex and 24 hrs later I started to itch. The sex was done on a couch and I have dogs so figured it was some bacteria infection. I went to an urgent care. They did not do an exam and gave me flagyl and fluconazole. It started to get better after a few days and then came back worse. I went to a gyno and they did swabs for STI’s bacteria and yeast everything was negative. I was told to put aquaphor on bc it looked like the skin is inflamed. I did that for two weeks. I also changed my underwear to 100 percent cotton. Then it was still itchy and then turned to a burning sensation ..read more

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For the past year I have been experiencing a fishy odor every month, I am dry, have little to no libido, and more. I am single, have tested negative for BV, Yeast, all STIs, and STDs. However, my pap smears are abnormal. I have taken every antibiotic you can name, nothing works. I use Boric Acid to relieve the symptoms, I eat healthily, I workout, have great hygiene. I have tried it all. I was diagnosed with PCOS in November, have been experiencing weight gain while in a calorie deficit for 6-8 months now, intense cravings, fatigue, and more. Every doctor tells me I’m medically fine, all labs ..read more

I'm 22 and this is first time doing ultrasound and a pap smear. Waiting for the results of the pap smear. She mentioned PCOS and asked me if my periods are irregular. My period can be late (few days to a week) but I never find that as something alarming? I know i have a inflammation but are other things considered fine? Gynecological examination: Complains of feelings of discomfort and dryness around the entrance of the vagina, Cycle length 30-35 days, period length 6-7 days In the speculum, the PVU is conical, the VU is round, the secretion is increased, the II degree of vaginal cleanliness ..read more

Recently had a family member undergone a cervical biopsy and intravaginal US and subsequently experienced some complications. There is a whole separate issue to be discussed but for that I would handle it myself, but main concern is how the above procedure was medically justified. The family member is a 52 year old female. Has not reached menopause and still having regular 24-28 day menstrual cycles. The OBGYN MD told her that her cycle is "irregular" since she is 52 yo and she "shouldn't have periods at this age". Her FSH was slightly elevated at 39 mIU/mL and DHEA-S at ~320 ug/dL. With this ..read more

I started my period yesterday, but have been having the worst itching under my boobs for 4 days now. It’s red, but no raised rash. Could this be hormone related from period? I’ve never had this happen before. submitted by /u/Active-Word-110 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Is that a thing after giving birth ? Is it normal ? A couple hours ago I didn’t even know what hymen remnants were I had a tear a 1st degree and have been in pain for 5 months and I just realised that I had hymen remnants and it’s been stitched together where I teared It’s been stitched together and stitched to my small labia I have an appointment in June with the people who gave birth to me to talk about this Is that normal to stitch it ? submitted by /u/Noname_xs [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

I was diagnosed a year ago with adenomyosis from a pelvic ultrasound. Today I had another ultrasound done to see how things are. Can anyone tell me what this is? I took a picture from the screen. I understand I need to wait for my doctor but follow up isn’t for two weeks. Can anyone tell if this is normal? Sorry the picture is blurry. submitted by /u/QueasySalt9964 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

i made an appointment with a gynecologist. i want my hymenal tags removed. i've never gone to the gynecologist before but is it possible i can get them removed on that day or will i have to schedule another appointment to do that? i know in some cases they won't even do it at all. submitted by /u/starsandlumas [visit reddit] [comments ..read more