Reoccurring Infection

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u/transthrowaway7895
Sat Feb 26 02:58:40 2022 UTC
(12 comments)

Alright, I debated making a post about this, but its Friday night and I am freaking out slightly so here goes. I am one year post-op SRS (penile inversion method) and I got a BV infection... Presumably from some tainted KY lube. And then I went on antibiotics annnd was good for a few weeks and now its back.

So while I wait to make an an appointment on Monday, my question is what am I supposed to do because Google has failed me and I am in for another weekend dealing with this thing. Also what can I do to stop it from happening again?

I can't be the only trans gal to deal with this. Also antibiotics, pills or cream/gel? Which works better?

all 12 comments


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u/HiddenStill
Sat Feb 26 03:55:16 2022 UTC
(4 children)

Do you have any internal hair?

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OP
Sat Feb 26 04:45:30 2022 UTC
(3 children)

Unfortunately yes, not a lot though.

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Sat Feb 26 06:26:02 2022 UTC
(2 children)

It is possible for it to cause reoccurring infections.

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OP
Fri May 6 03:59:52 2022 UTC
(1 child)

Not sure if its relevant to the data you are collecting for the wiki but I got the issue checked out by a doctor who works with post op patients. Turns out it wasn't a reoccurring infection but granular tissue at the apex. Dilation was irritating it and causing blood, the odor, and the weird discharge. I did seem to have had a BV infection but it either was taken care of by the initial antibiotics or switch to ph balanced lube after. The doctor I saw applied silver nitrate and the symptoms improved / disappeared immediately after.

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Fri May 6 05:07:36 2022 UTC
(0 children)

Very relevant. I'll add this post to the next update. Thanks.

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u/MischiefThePony
Sat Feb 26 04:26:25 2022 UTC
(4 children)

KY is really not a good lube to use for any vag. Nor are many others.

Take a look at this: http://dangerouslilly.com/lube-guide/

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Sun Feb 27 08:57:27 2022 UTC
(1 child)

Would you all recommend coconut oil as a more natural lubricant?

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Mon Feb 28 15:36:55 2022 UTC
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(0 children)

A number of people use it and like it. It can penetrate deep into the tissue and can make for an additional softening effect. It is necessary to use non latex condoms in case because oil dissolves latex.

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OP
Sat Feb 26 04:33:09 2022 UTC
(0 children)

I definitely discovered that the hard way! Im currently off of it thankfully, using Slippery Stuff and Good Clean Love.

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OP
Sat Feb 26 04:44:55 2022 UTC
(0 children)

Also that article is great, thank you so much!

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u/Laura_Sandra
Mon Feb 28 15:45:45 2022 UTC
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(1 child)

Don´t know if you have seen it ... here might also be some hints.

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OP
Mon Feb 28 16:34:27 2022 UTC
(0 children)

I had not, but that is definitely super helpful. I have an appointment in a few minutes, but if this doesn't take care of it I will likely try that.