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Maria Fisher46 said:If it's just that one specific part of the results that's off, then there isn't really any clinical significance. What was the reason for the tests? Some symptoms, a follow-up, or just a routine physical exam?
vividsailor7 said:It’s a solid analysis.
Not really.
Betty Chase74 said:I think you made a massive mistake... trying to check everything down there with a mirror. 😁
You just gave birth a month ago. You’re still dealing with postpartum bleeding, right? If you honestly think certain tissue shouldn't be near the vaginal opening, maybe you should look up what that area is actually supposed to look like. Honestly, I think you panicked for no reason and convinced yourself something was wrong.
A year after my first baby, I happened to feel my cervix during sex and totally freaked out thinking it was something weird. I kept poking at it, Googling every symptom, and eventually rushed to my OB-GYN in a complete panic. 😳
Nothing was wrong, obviously. My uterus isn't even prolapsed; the doctor just explained that everything in there is flexible, kind of like an accordion.
Sarah Taylor14 said:Standard blood sugar levels for healthy people usually sit between 70 and 110 mg/dL. Yours was at 85 after eating, which is perfectly fine.
In a healthy body, you don't see massive glucose spikes after a meal because insulin and counter-regulatory hormones stay in balance...
Edward Rodriguez4 said:Yeah—it sounds stupid.
But look, I'm not one of those pregnant women who started out with a supermodel body, so this whole thing feels... weird for me.
If I gained weight already and I'm still gonna gain more, I'll just lose it later. Big difference is, I was never even skinny to begin with.
And what are you actually gonna do... stop eating just so your mom won't nag you? That's total bullshit.
You gotta shut people down immediately!
Seriously, the other day my friend's mom comes over and starts messing with me about my pregnancy, like, "Wow, where did that huge belly come from?!" while laughing... so I just looked her dead in the eye and said, "From hell," and she totally shut up while I just kept laughing... see what a total menace I am as a pregnant woman? 🤣
But I had to do it...
Chloe Mendoza2 said:This absolutely relentless, soul-crushing heartburn!!!!!
These disgusting, unbearable, agonizing hemorrhoids!!!!!
Honestly, if someone tells me pregnancy is some kind of "blissful" experience, I might just lose my mind.
I am beyond ready to give birth... I've had enough!
Maria Fisher46 said:First things first, I’m not an OB/GYN, so take my input with a massive grain of salt. You absolutely need to discuss all of this with your doctors, since they’re the actual experts on your specific situation.
I consider significant proteinuria during pregnancy to be anything over 300 mg per 24 hours. A Test-trak Spec. measures concentration (like grams per liter). Just keep in mind those aren't the same thing—one is total mass, the other is concentration.
Generally speaking, finding tiny amounts of protein in urine is normal during pregnancy; a result labeled as "trace" is usually fine. Higher levels are marked with one to four crosses. Typically, seeing a 1+ or higher suggests there's more protein in the urine than what's considered normal.
If you have protein in your urine combined with high blood pressure (anything over 140/90), it could point toward preeclampsia. That definitely requires immediate medical attention and close monitoring.
Since your blood pressure hasn't hit those warning levels and neither has your protein count, I think just following your OB/GYN's advice—specifically regarding blood pressure monitoring—should be enough.
Regarding the urine results, you've got me a bit confused. If I'm reading this right, you first had a result showing: "cloudy, proteins at 0.15 g/L (trace), leukocyte esterase 70 (1+), leukocytes 7-8, plenty of squamous epithelial cells, some bacteria, and amorphous urates." After that, you did a urine culture which came back sterile, all about three weeks ago. But then, two days ago, the dipstick showed four crosses for leukocytes. Did I get that right?
It sounds like your doctor made the right call by ordering a urine culture after that initial result. Again, a urine culture is much more reliable than a quick dipstick test.
Furthermore, that first result ("cloudy, proteins at 0.15 g/L (trace), leukocyte esterase 70 (1+), leukocytes 7-8, plenty of squamous epithelial cells, some bacteria, and amorphous urates") doesn't rule out contamination from vaginal discharge or skin contact. Honestly, that specific pattern doesn't look like a typical UTI to me. The fact that the culture came back sterile pretty much settles that debate.
Now we're looking at this new result with the four crosses for leukocytes. It’s entirely possible this is just more contamination. Because of that, you should probably redo the analysis—maybe start by doing it at your OB/GYN's office or with your primary care doctor.
Try to be really careful with the details: use your first urine of the morning. Ideally, it should be collected between 4 and 8 hours after your last trip to the bathroom. Make sure to clean the area thoroughly with soap and water, and ensure your hands are washed and clean before you start. You'll need to spread the labia, catch the urine mid-stream into a sterile cup (don't let it run down your skin or fingers), and make sure you don't touch the inside of the lid or the cup itself. I know being 35 weeks pregnant makes this whole process a hassle, but try your best.
If the next test comes back clean, then it was likely just contamination. If the new test shows high leukocytes or other signs of inflammation again, then go ahead and get a urine culture done.
A CRP level of 4.8 mg/L doesn't tell us much regarding a lower urinary tract infection. Basically, you could have an infection with that number, or you might not. It’s inconclusive.
Look, I've gone a bit too deep into territory outside my specialty here. That's really all I can tell you. For any other specific questions or finer details, you'll get a much more competent answer from a specialist gynecologist.
👍 Best of luck to you and your baby.
Maria Fisher46 said:Hi there,
You’ve asked some very specific questions. Here are my thoughts:
1. Your last urine sample showed leukocytes, but from what I can tell, other infection markers weren't mentioned (like proteins, nitrites, or potentially red blood cells). It’s entirely possible those leukocytes came from vaginal contamination rather than the urinary tract itself. Because of that, determining how clean the sample actually was is vital.
It's quite common to find leukocytes or even bacteria (under a microscope) in urine when there isn't an actual urinary tract infection, but rather just "contamination" during collection. A urine culture is always more reliable than a quick dipstick test.
Since your last urine culture—if I understood correctly—was sterile three weeks ago, but this recent leukocyte finding is bothering you, you could start by re-checking the urine with a test strip. Just be extremely careful with how you collect the sample to avoid mixing it with vaginal discharge or skin contact. Since this is a quick and easy thing to do at your primary care doctor or gynecologist's office, there's really no reason not to double-check with a test strip first.
Definitely talk through these concerns and any next steps with your gynecologist or primary care physician.
2. Regarding CRP, infections in the lower urinary tract (the urethra and bladder) generally shouldn't cause a significant rise in CRP, unlike upper urinary tract infections. So, a CRP test won't really help confirm or rule out a lower urinary tract issue.
Best regards. 😉
redpilot37 said:I did a urine culture about three weeks ago because my OBGYN saw blood on the dipstick. The culture came back sterile. Yesterday, the dipstick showed leukocytes ++++ (4 pluses). My doctor didn't worry since the culture was clean. I'm wondering if this is a normal finding or if it points to an infection. Also, I'm 35 and pregnant, and my doctor refuses to do a cervical swab, saying there's no indication for it. I'm mainly interested in what those high leukocytes in the urine mean, and if there's any point in getting a CRP test—would the results actually tell us anything?
Zanimaju me prvenstveno ovi poviseni leukociti u urinu(sto oznacavaju) i imali smisla da radim CRP-odnosno-bi li ono sto pokazao?