My friend has a bad odor in her vagina and a little burning sensation. Can she treat it without seeing a doctor?
Dr. Nemer Charafeddine,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- No, she cannot as it needs a gynecological exam and sometimes a culture.
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I've read this before and did everything, took every drug possible and I don't think it is working. I need to protect my vaginal area I'm hypochondriac and OCD. How to make sure I'm completely clean?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- In that case, you need to consult a psychotherapist who will help you adopt ways to fight ideas of fixation on health issues mainly via cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) +/-medications if deemed nece... Read More
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How can i get rid of pimples on pubic hair and bikini area ?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Folliculitis is defined as inflammation of hair follicles; it appears as small, red, and sometimes tender pimples caused by bacteria that infect a hair follicle. It can occur on the labia majora and b... Read More
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Hello Drs, couple of days ago I noticed some blue-green-ish vaginal discharge on my pantyliner. It doesn't itch and I don't feel any different except for the discharge. What could this be?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- A number of possible causes of abnormal vaginal discharge should be looked into. In order to do that, you will need to have a proper pelvic exam and a swab culture of the discharge, because in the maj... Read More
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I am having recently,fluide secretions going out of my vagina. it's not viscous like normal secretion around ovulation time, it's more liquid (as it goes out, it feels like urine!) is that normal?!!
2 Answers
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- These secretions which are fluids are normal by that time, but it must change later.
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How can I lighten the colour of my vagina? It has a very dark brown color.
2 Answers
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- It is possible, you must consult your gynecologist.
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Is olive oil soap good for intimate wash?
Dr. Rania Mousa,
General Medicine
- No, it is not recommended and not advised, neither oil nor other soap products. Used products must have a pH similar to the vaginal pH and must have been tested for the intimate wash use.
These are ... Read More
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Hi I have vaginal discharge with bad smell sometimes,and a pain on the left or right side and sometimes both,it's under the kidney,what should I do?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Foul-smelling (bad smelling) vaginal discharge most likely indicates a bacterial vaginitis (infection in the vagina) with more than one possible type of bacteria, usually transmitted sexually. If not ... Read More
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How can women prevent vaginal cancer?
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Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- the most common cause of vaginal cancer is multiple partners chronic infections hiv get away from these causes pap test and gyneco visits
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