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Are infectious disease drs qualified to diagnose vaginal infections? i saw dozens of ob/gyns & they dont have the knowledge. i was only misdiagnosed

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Dr. Michelle Jones singer answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Yes: I suggest when you visit the doctor that you request complete vaginal cultures of trichomonads, candida, bacteria vaginosis organisms, mycoplasma, ureaplasma, gardnerella, atopobium vaginae, megasphaera type-1and sexually transmitted diseases

Answered 5/10/2016

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Dr. Julie Abbott answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

Of course: But OB/GYN specialists see many times more of these problems that infectious disease doctors do. Because there are so many causes of vaginal infections & symptoms, the testing & diagnosis can be complex. Perhaps a consultation with an Infectious Disease specialist to get some perspective on your problem might be helpful at this point. What you really need is an OB/GYN you have confidence in.

Answered 5/28/2016

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Dr. Sheila Calderon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

You may be confused: Have you seen a doctor for anxiety? It may be quite helpful. Mostly people that go to dozens of OB-Gyns and get told the same thing and still think they have something wrong are having psychiatric problems. Please see your doctor for this and a Phd psychologist for therapy. In the future use condoms.

Answered 2/4/2015

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Dr. Stephen Southard answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Be aware: If multiple OB/GYN's haven't been able to identify your issue from a vaginal perspective, it's very possible that an infectious disease specialist may not provide you any better input. I just want you to be prepared that doctors don't have the answer for everything. Best of luck.

Answered 7/7/2018

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