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Is The Fishy Vaginal Smell And A Lump At Cervix Related To Infection?
probably starting about three o'clock this afternoon I noticed a fishy smell coming from the vaginal area and a white discharge. A few hours later I checked to see if maybe I was developing a yeast infection and found a large lump on the outside of my cervix close the opening. Since then I have developed some back pain and a fever. I do have an IUD in, have had it for almost 9 months. should i go to ER or?
Thu, 5 Nov 2015
Hi there and thanks for sharing your question on HCM.
Fishy smell from the vagina is usually associated with bacterial vaginosis, a bacterial infection of the vagina which is very common. Some women with bacterial vaginosis (BV) remain symptom-free for a long time. I am wondering if this is the case with you.
Insertion of an IUD carries a risk of infection, BV is among the infections that can occur post IUD insertion.
I am very concerned for you - the large lump outside the cervix, back pain and fever suggest a pelvic infection. I am worried that the lump might be an abscess,
You need to urgently go to the ER - have them work you up. A pelvic infection can result in acute and long term complications if left untreated.
Take care.
Dr Shabnam
Fishy smell from the vagina is usually associated with bacterial vaginosis, a bacterial infection of the vagina which is very common. Some women with bacterial vaginosis (BV) remain symptom-free for a long time. I am wondering if this is the case with you.
Insertion of an IUD carries a risk of infection, BV is among the infections that can occur post IUD insertion.
I am very concerned for you - the large lump outside the cervix, back pain and fever suggest a pelvic infection. I am worried that the lump might be an abscess,
You need to urgently go to the ER - have them work you up. A pelvic infection can result in acute and long term complications if left untreated.
Take care.
Dr Shabnam
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