Well, I MAY have Bacterial Vaginosis, and I am also pregnant. I had a Pap smear done, and I am waiting for my results. Well I guess I am asking if this can hurt my baby? I read in a book that it could cause the baby to be born early, and I just do not want anything bad to happen to my baby. Also, if something does happen, my husband is going to blame it all on me, and probably be upset with me. Any women have this happen to them?
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Bacterial Vaginosis is usually caused by Gardnerella bacteria.  A Pap Smear is only a screening test for cervical cancer and is not a diagnostic test.  Any findings besides abnormal cervical cells are incidental.  Your doctor should have taken a bacterial culture of your vagina at the time of the Pap Smear.  If BV is suspected at that time your doctor can look at a specimen taken from the vagina and look for what are called "clue cells".  If some are seen, he needs to wait 72 hours for the bacterial culture to confirm the diagnosis.  The culture will tell what antibiotics the BV is resistant to, and your doctor will prescribe a medication that is not resistant.  BV can cause pre-term labor, but that's if it goes untreated for a long time.  He/She will probably be getting in touch with you shortly.  If not, I would call and ASK for results, just to make sure yours didn't "fall through the cracks."
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I'm not an authority on this but just had a baby boy born last Saturday. My wife was drinking in he first month because we didn't know she was pregnant. After that she didnt touch a drop and our baby was born absolutely perfect. Mind you she never smoked the ganga. But I smoked for over 10 years very heavily. Right up to the pregnancy. Seems as soon as I stopped she got pregnant. Good form of birth control.\n\nBut I would recommend to your friend to see her GP and have an early scan and blood tests. she should be honest with the doctor. There is alot of people saying that these things do not justify abortion as the effects are not known to be detrimental always.
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I was in the same boat as you last yr. Xcept i was only a little younger.\nI was concerned about a lot of things too. But i finally got myself to make the appt. madesure a was thoroughly cleansed that day..and went.\nBefore the doc did it i spoke 2her about how worried iwas and i actually cried bcos i was so worried.\nShe pulled out the instruments and explained the procedure to me.\nAll it is, is a little tool that get put up you know where..pumped a few times to open up to the cervix..and then a little brush that looks like a mini baby bottle cleaner is used to take a sample.\nThat bit is the most uncomfortable.\nIts a HUGE relief once its over.
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It is very important for a woman to have a yearly physical exam beginning when they turn 18.  I was scared my first time when I went at 18.  I am now 47.  It is not my favorite thing to go in for my yearly physical, but I do it anyway.  It is important to find a doctor you are comfortable with since they will be checking you in your most private areas.  I have a wonderful woman doctor who is so kind and gentle.  She explains everything she is doing and let's me know ahead of time what she is going to do and what I will feel.  She also sits and talks with me first before the exam.  Early detection of any disease has a greater chance of being successfully treated.  A yearly physical with a gynecologist or a family practitioner (that's who I go to) helps detect or prevent possible problems.  Call today and make the appointment.  It'll be OK and you'll be glad you did.  Tell the nurse and the doctor that it is your first yearly exam and I am sure they will be glad to help you through it.  If not, go to a different doctor.
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MRSA is relatively aggressive but if there were any danger to your unborn baby I would hope your dr. would suggest antibiotic therapy for you.  Ask your doctor.  I don't think under normal circumstances it can harm an unborn unless it is affecting mom somehow.
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madam,\n\n         it is advised not to have an intercourse, whether protected or unprotected, until 6 weeks after a normal delivery, as the female genital tract takes that much time to recover from changed during pregnancy and labor.\n\n during delivery there will be lot of blood clots inside the uterus, everything of them is difficult to remove by any doctor, and which will come down by their own.\n\nby having an intercourse, u forced them to come down..\n\nthat's it.\n\ndon't be panic, i advice not to repeat it. take rest, consult doctor if necessary.\n\nall the best
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I did the same thing.  I asked my gyn.  He said if I don't take it (the pill) at the same time everyday, it can cause it.  I did take it a few hours late on a couple of occasions.  \n\nIf it continues, he said he could do an ultrasound up inside the uterus to look to see what would be causing it.  They fill it up first, then do the ultrasound.  I missed a few days for some reason and had to wait until I started to take the next set and since that happened, I have had no more spotting.  \n\nYou should call your gyn just for a check up anyway.  You should have a yearly pap smear.  Best wishes to you.
47695
You don't have to. Just be sure to do it safely all the time. You might want to see a doctor for a pap-smear, though. And maybe to get advice on birth control.
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Seriously, I don't know why other posters need to be so negative. CONGRATS on making the smart decision of using protection--that was definitely a good move. Condoms, if used effectively (which it sounds like you did), are 99% effective in preventing pregnanacy.  They are also very effective in preventing STDs, including HIV, but if either of you had cuts or lesions down there (that was outside of the condom) then there is a possibility that an infection could be transferred. If you're worried, I'd see a doctor. :)
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I think the word you are meaning to use is COLPOSCOPY which is a procedure they perform that takes a piece of the uterine lining for testing.  I have had one of these, and it's not that bad.  I felt a little crampy for a bit the evening I had it done, but I was fine the next day.\n\nTalk to your doctor about what concerns you should have and what affect your problems will have on your ability to reproduce.  Also, I would suggest having someone like your mom or a good friend go along with you when you have your consultation with your doctor.  It's always good to have a second set of ears to listen to what your doctor has to say.  Sometimes when you're alone and you're taking in all the information, you don't think of questions to ask until after you've left the doctor's office.\n\nI wish you the best of luck.
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It is very common, read "what to expect when you are expecting".  Guys are freaked out by the body change  and freaked out that they will hurt the baby.  It's very, very normal there's a chapter about this in EVERY pregnancy book.  Get a readin'
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This happened to me when I first found out I was pregnant and I'd never had one before. You need to talk to your dr. There are different types of yeast infections and the one needs antibiotics. I wouldn't use anything unless your dr oked it at this point. I remember reading that the first few months of pregnancy you can't take hardly any meds without it effecting the baby. I guess it is supper common for pregnant women to get a yeast infection. Like we don't have enough crap going on with our bodies! Well, congrats and good luck!
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How far is your cervix open and how do you know that it's open? If a doctor has told you it's open, then they should also be able to tell you if there is a problem or other concerns. Other wise it is normal for your cervix to change slightly depending on time of the month. Also your cervix is always open slightly, this allows sperm to pass into the vagina and period blood and other discharge to leave the vagina. \n\nThere is also a condition were the cervix muscles are not strong enough to keep it contracted. Women with this condition often have the have there cervix stitched closed during pregnancy. Excess weight or the weight of a baby during pregnancy can also cause the cervix to open further then normal.
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When you get a pap smear the DR takes a sample of your cirvex tissue with a cotton swab.  Much like the test for streap throat.  It's just not that easy though.  It can be uncomfortable, even if you have had children.  It is nothing to fear, and is quite a wonderful thing to dectect early problems like cancers.  my 19 yr old daughter has had problems with her cycle and has not had sex either.  The Dr. put her on the pill and told her not to worry about the pap smear until she was active or 25.  My personal thought....If your planning sex in the near future or have a family history of female issues,go to the Dr, if not take your time. Talk to your family Dr.  Most Dr's will understand and talk you thru that process.  Good Luck
582586
it doesn't sound good. I say, see your doctor. There may have been some complication after the birth that is just now manifesting itself. Don't wait. You have a child who needs  you to be healthy.
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Could happen. Wait a couple weeks and go see a doctor. They can test pretty early on for most STD's. Good luck with that.
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OK...let's see. 38 weeks....aren't you overdue? I am a nurse, but not a OB nurse. I do know that you have a cervical plug that forms when you are pregnant. This grows in your cervix. This "white thing" was not in your cervix was it? If you continue to bleed or not, it may be to your benefit to get to your healthcare proivder ASAP. Considering you are 38 weeks, any bleeding at this point should be considered significant. GET TO THE DOCTOR NOW....