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What Causes Vaginal Infection And Excessive Weight Gain?
I have an iud skyla birth control. Me and my bf have sex alot n i have no period so far for 2 months. Which my birth control said i would. I took a pregnancy test. Both negative. But i still feel like something is wrong. I am gettin really fat. I eat like 1-2 a day. I used to be a flat skinny person but now im gettin bigger. I also have mean infections easily down there. I went to the doctors n said i have bv. So i had tooken there meds n i was clear n good. I think it came back but i am not sure. I think ut might only be a yeast infection or something. It only feels yucky down there when i wake up. My question is if i should stop having sex so much unprotected ?because im on birth control so why would i use it lol am i gaining alot of weight because its an hormonal birth control?
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
Hi,
Weight gain is due to hormonal imbalance caused by birth control pill. You can use alternative contraceptive method like condom, diaphragm. Recurrence of bacterial vaginosis is common. Improper hygiene, frequent unprotected sex, diabetes, poor immunity are risk factor of infection.
I would suggest to consult gynecologist and undergo vaginal swab tests, vaginal microscopy test to confirm cause. Ointment of metronidazole can be used for 6-8 week. Vaginal suppository of clingen and lactobaccilus can be useful. Wash vagina with warm salted water and then apply apple cidar vinegar.
Maintain proper pelvic hygiene by using V vaginal pluse wash. Wear pure cotton loose inner, and change it frequently, keep the area clean and dry, avoid sex till you get better, treatment of partner also require, avoid excessive sweet in diet, drink plenty of water, eat healthy diet and do regular exercise.
Hope this may help you. Contact further if follow up needed.
Best regards,
Dr. Sagar
Weight gain is due to hormonal imbalance caused by birth control pill. You can use alternative contraceptive method like condom, diaphragm. Recurrence of bacterial vaginosis is common. Improper hygiene, frequent unprotected sex, diabetes, poor immunity are risk factor of infection.
I would suggest to consult gynecologist and undergo vaginal swab tests, vaginal microscopy test to confirm cause. Ointment of metronidazole can be used for 6-8 week. Vaginal suppository of clingen and lactobaccilus can be useful. Wash vagina with warm salted water and then apply apple cidar vinegar.
Maintain proper pelvic hygiene by using V vaginal pluse wash. Wear pure cotton loose inner, and change it frequently, keep the area clean and dry, avoid sex till you get better, treatment of partner also require, avoid excessive sweet in diet, drink plenty of water, eat healthy diet and do regular exercise.
Hope this may help you. Contact further if follow up needed.
Best regards,
Dr. Sagar
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