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60 yrs old my vagina is raw and bleeding from inserting (1) ultra 25 probiotic capsule gor fishy odor?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Not normal : You should not be experiencing vaginal bleeding from inserting medication. This tells me likely you have vaginal atrophy. You may benefit from estrogen treatment. Fishy vaginal odor usually means bacterial vaginosis. This requires an antibiotic. Schedule a visit for confirmation and examination.

Answered 3/11/2023

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Probiotic capsule: Consult your gynacologist. Uou may have a vaginal infection and cultures are in order for possible treatment.

Answered 9/25/2013

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Please see your gyn: Today for evaluation and treatment , if u have an infection, please trust your gyn to treat as this did not work for u and caused a problem.

Answered 1/5/2019

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See gynecologist: Have your gynecologist or primary care doctor examine the area. Why would anyone insert a probiotic capsule in her vagina in the first place?

Answered 9/25/2013

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Ouch!: That sounds painful. You may want to talk to dr and treat possible BV with oral Metronidazole given how tender vagina is. You can also try probiotic orally. Cream for vulva & vagina may be warranted. Need an exam to make sure no lesion as cause of bleeding, barring that, try some desitin (zinc oxide diaper cream) on vulva (not in vagina) if vulva raw. Otherwise, maybe dr. Will give you some estrogen cream to help heal.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Atrophy: Meaning thin vaginal tissue. This happens as estrogen decreases with menopause. An examination will confirm it and also determine the origin of the fishy smell.

Answered 9/25/2013

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