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Women's Health |
Vaginal discharge01/17/2006 |
For the last month or so, I have had a very heavy, thick greenish vaginal discharge. It dosent itch, and there is no odor except for a very acidic odor. I am in a monogomous relationship, so there is no chance of an STD. I was treated once with the antibiotic factive, but there was no relief of symptoms. Please help.
Vaginal discharges can be either normal (due to hormonal changes) or due to an infection. Infections can occur from an overgrowth of bacteria or yeast that are normally in the vagina, or from a sexually-transmitted disease (STD). The only way one can determine the exact cause is by a pelvic examination, with appropriate analysis of the vaginal discharge (looking at it under a microscope with saline and with potassium chloride; and culture).
Factive is an antibiotic used to treat pneumonia and bronchitis. It is not an antibiotic that would normally treat any type of vaginal infections. It sounds like you need to see a physician for proper diagnosis, and then proper treatment with an appropriate antibiotic.
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W. Fred Miser, MD Associate Professor of Family Medicine Director, Ohio State Medicine Residency Program Department of Family Medicine College of Medicine The Ohio State University |
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