Discharge (bloody, purulent...), white wash... - general questions
in Women's Health ·
Period?
What kind of pads are you using?
What kind of pads are you using?
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Ivana33 and everyone else, I moved your posts over to the Info Desk so you wouldn't be wondering where they went. 🙂
Have any mods ever actually admitted and fixed a mistake?
in Feedback & Suggestions ·
It took me a minute to realize I was dealing with a different username. Honestly, I’d already handed out a penalty for trolling before I realized my mistake, so I went back and asked to have it cleared. It happens. 🙂
Have any mods ever actually admitted and fixed a mistake?
in Feedback & Suggestions ·
Chloe Roberts2 said:Jed gave me a strike on the Health forum, then pulled it back. A moderator is still a moderator.
You don't have a single strike from the Health forum to your name—not a single one issued or reversed (and those stay on your profile to show they were wiped).
Rhinoplasty: Experiences and recovery tips?
in Health ·
Emily Fowler59 said:Can anyone who had a bad experience with Dr. Duje Ostojić please DM me? I’d love to swap stories and compare notes.
Look, this is your final warning regarding mentioning this doctor in a negative light on this thread. One more post like this and you aren't just getting a warning card—you're getting a long-term ban. Other members have already deleted your posts, sent you warnings, and reached out privately asking you to stop. This is it. If I see one more post where you're attacking him, you're gone.
Constructive criticism and praise are both fine here, but what you're doing isn't "criticism"—it's just a vendetta. Deal with it however you want. Sue him, report him to the medical board, call the DA, the FBI, or even the White House for all I care. I don't give a damn what you do, but you will stop targeting him on this specific thread. You already said you weren't happy and that he made you dizzy. People read it. You don't need to act like a broken record.
Also, remember that everything you post on Reddit can be used against you in court. Watch your mouth so you don't end up facing a defamation lawsuit if you can't actually back up these claims with proof. 😉
Is that a Pap smear?
You’ve got Group B Strep (the stuff listed below shows which antibiotics work, which don't, and what you should avoid) and Ureaplasma. I’m not sure if they even bother treating a 10 to the 4 count—some OBGYNs just ignore it—but the list below also shows the drug class it's sensitive to. No Chlamydia, though. 🙂
You’ve got Group B Strep (the stuff listed below shows which antibiotics work, which don't, and what you should avoid) and Ureaplasma. I’m not sure if they even bother treating a 10 to the 4 count—some OBGYNs just ignore it—but the list below also shows the drug class it's sensitive to. No Chlamydia, though. 🙂
Skin fungal infection help!
in Health ·
Did you actually get a swab or just scrape the area? You need to know exactly what you're dealing with and what it's sensitive to; otherwise, you're basically just treating it blindly. If the creams aren't doing the trick, you can always go the oral route with antifungals—something like Diflucan.
Skin fungal infection help!
in Health ·
If it spreads all over, I’ll just move this thread over to the Health section. How are you even sure it’s a fungus? Did you actually get a skin scraping or a swab done? Seen a dermatologist yet? To me, this is starting to look more like an allergy. 🤷
Skin fungal infection help!
in Health ·
frozenbadger32 said:From what I can gather, most people here are dealing with vaginal infections, but my situation is a whole different beast; I’ve managed to pick up some fungal skin infections that are an absolute nightmare, leaving me covered in a rash that makes me look like an extra from a medieval epic, you know, those scenes where they show off all the plague-ridden peasants...
Anyway, I’ve been slathering myself in Ketoconazole and hydrocortisone for three weeks now, but things are actually getting worse; aside from a few spots that cleared up, everything else is just expanding or spawning entirely new patches... does anyone have any similar experiences? And please, don't get mad at me if this has already been discussed extensively—I honestly haven't had the chance to scroll through all 250 pages of this thread...
For the last ten days or so, I've cut out sugar, pastries, and junk, trying to pivot toward a healthier diet, yet this condition of mine just keeps spiraling... 😢
Where did you break out? I need to know so I can move this post to its own separate thread. 😁
No organs, no cancer?
in Health ·
You're exaggerating and being dramatic now. 🙂
Nobody ever said a healthy lifestyle doesn't have a positive impact on your health, but it isn't some magic cure-all. If I'm genetically predisposed to diabetes, slamming candy all day certainly won't help me avoid it—but that doesn't mean if I watch what I eat, I'm somehow guaranteed to stay clear. That's the point. You can't exactly rewrite your genetics. You might be able to shave off a certain percentage of risk, but genes are genes.
Nobody ever said a healthy lifestyle doesn't have a positive impact on your health, but it isn't some magic cure-all. If I'm genetically predisposed to diabetes, slamming candy all day certainly won't help me avoid it—but that doesn't mean if I watch what I eat, I'm somehow guaranteed to stay clear. That's the point. You can't exactly rewrite your genetics. You might be able to shave off a certain percentage of risk, but genes are genes.
Partials at MK
in Feedback & Suggestions ·
And why are you yelling? Using all caps online is basically shouting, and on Reddit rules, that actually gets you penalized. 🙂
Chronic Vaginal Dryness
in Women's Health ·
So, we're talking about vaginal dryness here, and the PDF attached covers women's health. 😁 There’s already a separate thread on the Health forum dedicated to male reproductive health, so please keep all those guy-related questions over there.
No organs, no cancer?
in Health ·
That’s just not how you do this. If you’re going to drop an English link, at least explain it and point out which part matters. Otherwise, it’s just a post waiting to be deleted.
And what exactly would your advice be to a woman whose mother, aunts, and entire family were wiped out by breast cancer? To a woman who has been handed proof that her own chances of getting it are terrifyingly high? Look, we all know women have their uteruses removed when fibroids get out of hand and start growing uncontrollably after having kids. So, tell me: what’s the difference between removing a healthy breast to stay safe and removing a uterus to stop a fibroid from turning into something malignant?
Angelin Jolia didn't exactly reinvent the wheel here; this is stuff that’s been standard practice for years. Women undergo mastectomies on healthy tissue to prevent a recurrence, and they have hysterectomies so fibroids don't turn into cancer...
And what exactly would your advice be to a woman whose mother, aunts, and entire family were wiped out by breast cancer? To a woman who has been handed proof that her own chances of getting it are terrifyingly high? Look, we all know women have their uteruses removed when fibroids get out of hand and start growing uncontrollably after having kids. So, tell me: what’s the difference between removing a healthy breast to stay safe and removing a uterus to stop a fibroid from turning into something malignant?
Angelin Jolia didn't exactly reinvent the wheel here; this is stuff that’s been standard practice for years. Women undergo mastectomies on healthy tissue to prevent a recurrence, and they have hysterectomies so fibroids don't turn into cancer...
No organs, no cancer?
in Health ·
Look, it’s just not the same thing. We're talking about genetics in one scenario—like breast cancer—which is basically a roll of the dice you can't control. In the other, we're talking about lifestyle choices, which you actually have a say in. Comparing the two is like comparing breast cancer to liver cirrhosis caused by heavy drinking. It's apples and oranges. You can't draw that comparison.
The genes you're born with are what they are; you can't go in and rewrite them. Sure, maybe a decent diet or exercise can nudge some risks down to a minimum, but at the end of the day, DNA is DNA. Lifestyle habits? Those are entirely within your control.
The genes you're born with are what they are; you can't go in and rewrite them. Sure, maybe a decent diet or exercise can nudge some risks down to a minimum, but at the end of the day, DNA is DNA. Lifestyle habits? Those are entirely within your control.
No organs, no cancer?
in Health ·
I honestly think A. Jolie’s doctors laid out all the pros and cons clearly enough. She knows exactly why she made this call—and look, if you're going to take a massive risk like that, who's really in a position to judge? 🤷.
And let's be real, those percentages don't mean squat when it's your own life on the line. I don't think anyone would just shrug their shoulders if there was a 30% higher chance of something happening, let alone more than that. Personally, I have a higher risk of developing lymphoma than the average healthy person, and trust me, I care. Even if it were just a 2% difference, it would matter to me, so seeing these bigger numbers mentioned shouldn't be a surprise. Besides, what she did isn't exactly groundbreaking; women facing breast cancer have been opting for preventative mastectomies for ages. The only real difference here is that, right now, A. Jolie is perfectly healthy.
And let's be real, those percentages don't mean squat when it's your own life on the line. I don't think anyone would just shrug their shoulders if there was a 30% higher chance of something happening, let alone more than that. Personally, I have a higher risk of developing lymphoma than the average healthy person, and trust me, I care. Even if it were just a 2% difference, it would matter to me, so seeing these bigger numbers mentioned shouldn't be a surprise. Besides, what she did isn't exactly groundbreaking; women facing breast cancer have been opting for preventative mastectomies for ages. The only real difference here is that, right now, A. Jolie is perfectly healthy.
No organs, no cancer?
in Health ·
Have you seen what Greta is posting?
How on earth does comparing smoking or lung removal to this make any sense? 😕
I get why she did it. Her mom died from cancer, her own risk profile is huge, and she has six kids to think about. She wasn't going to gamble with them. Honestly, if I were in her shoes, I’d do the exact same thing. 🤷
edit: velvetmoose9 🙂 😘 People are going to start thinking we coordinated our replies. 😁
That’s exactly why some women with a positive family history and high-risk genes opt for preventative mastectomies and immediate reconstruction.
It doesn't mean there's zero chance anymore—since about 5% of glandular tissue can be missed during a mastectomy—but because the vast majority of hormone-sensitive breast tissue is gone, that risk drops to almost nothing.
Breast cancer can't just pop up in another organ. Sure, metastases happen, but if there’s no primary tumor because the breast tissue is gone, there's nothing to spread.
How on earth does comparing smoking or lung removal to this make any sense? 😕
I get why she did it. Her mom died from cancer, her own risk profile is huge, and she has six kids to think about. She wasn't going to gamble with them. Honestly, if I were in her shoes, I’d do the exact same thing. 🤷
edit: velvetmoose9 🙂 😘 People are going to start thinking we coordinated our replies. 😁
Genital yeast infection help needed
in Women's Health ·
Maybe all five. 😉
I lumped them together because I see yeast infections paired with vaginal issues so often, though now that I'm thinking about it, there are definitely cases where it’s just on the skin. From what I know, you can spot fungi on a Pap smear too (though not always), or even on the slide when a gynecologist takes the sample—mine usually does a smear on that same slide during my exam.
And if this keeps coming back, they can just take a skin scraping or a swab, whatever the doctor decides. If it's actually a skin issue, you should probably go see a dermatologist after you've ruled out anything gynecological.
I lumped them together because I see yeast infections paired with vaginal issues so often, though now that I'm thinking about it, there are definitely cases where it’s just on the skin. From what I know, you can spot fungi on a Pap smear too (though not always), or even on the slide when a gynecologist takes the sample—mine usually does a smear on that same slide during my exam.
And if this keeps coming back, they can just take a skin scraping or a swab, whatever the doctor decides. If it's actually a skin issue, you should probably go see a dermatologist after you've ruled out anything gynecological.
Genital yeast infection help needed
in Women's Health ·
Alright, I decided to break this out into its own thread. 🙂 Usually, people lump these kinds of infections in with the vaginal ones, so I figured it’d be easier to keep everything together, but here we are.
My advice? If you haven't already, go get checked to make sure you don't have a yeast infection or something vaginal going on—especially since it keeps coming back in your genital area.
My advice? If you haven't already, go get checked to make sure you don't have a yeast infection or something vaginal going on—especially since it keeps coming back in your genital area.
Mosquito bites and stings
in Health ·
Thanks. 😘 I was just reading some stuff online suggesting it might be a good idea to moisturize the sting and then apply some baking soda. 😬 Usually, just plain old white vinegar does the trick for the itching, but honestly, it doesn't even itch that much anymore—it’s just swollen and red. I don't think I've ever dealt with swelling this bad before. And man, the mosquitoes out here lately have been absolute monsters; once they start targeting you, there's no escaping them.
Mosquito bites and stings
in Health ·
I'll be honest, I haven't scrolled back through this whole thread. 🙈 Can you pick up Benadryl gel over the counter? I know it’s usually for allergies and it works pretty well (talking about the oral version, though I assume the gel is basically the same thing).