I had a PAP a few weeks ago and when they called to give me the results last week, they told me I had a yeast infection. They recommended I just do an over the counter treatment, so I picked up the Monistat 3 pack. So for the past three days, I've been using it.

Last night was my last night, but tonight I've noticed that I've been spotting a lot of blood. It doesn't appear to be normal spotting (something I get sometimes due to the fact I skip some periods) and it's rather...chunky. Not in a clot kind of way, but it looks like white something, perhaps discharge or even the cream? The colour is also very very light, almost pink. I would think it's spotting but again, I highly doubt it since this is nothing like the normal spotting I've experienced.

Now, I feel like I should mention the first two nights of treating the infection were rather painful. The inside of my vagina was stinging like crazy, but last night it was okay and didn't hurt since that second night.

Could this be something to do with the treatment? Could it just be normal spotting? Actually, could it even be implantation bleeding? I am on the pill and am meticulous about taking it at exactly the same time every day, but did have my partner ejaculate into me by accident about a week and a half ago.

Thank you!

I've been using Nuva Ring for about 8 months now, with no problems until now.

At first I was removing the ring on a Monday night, my period would come around Wednesday, be gone by Saturday or Sunday, and I'd insert the new one on Monday. Fine. But as each month has gone by, my period has started coming later and later, and getting closer to when I want to insert the new ring. Last month I was still bleeding lightly on the day I had to put the new ring in.

Today, I've had the ring out for 5 days and only just started my period today. I know I'll still be bleeding heavily/moderately by the time I have to insert the new one this *Thursday. I usually bleed 2-3 days heavily, then another 2 days lightly.

What I'm worried about is, can I still use tampons after I put the new ring in? It's not going to absorb the hormones at all, and reduce how protected I am? I'm not sure if that's a silly question or not, and I forgot to ask my doctor at the time. I don't mind not using tampons for a few days, but if my period is going to keep getting later and later, surely that's a sign my cycle is way out of whack?

Any clues? Thanks.

*I accidentally left the last one in for 3 days too long, but spoke to my doctor and read the booklet, he said that's fine just to take it out, wait 7 days and put a new one in. So now my day is just Thursday instead of Monday, it shouldn't be affecting this lateness tho.

Hello fellow VPers .

You guys have always given me wonderful advice , so thank you thank you thank you for that =)

I have yet another question/problem today ... I recently found a bump on my vagina . It's no where close to the actual opening or anything , but it is there , and it is painful to the touch . It's sort of in the middle between my clitoris hood and the place where my thigh ends , if that makes sense at all . When I touch it , I can sort of feel that there's some form of liquid inside . It's definitely no mosquito bite .

I've had these before , but they've gone away on their own , and they've never gotten this big . (It's almost the size of a dime now) It's normal skin color and when you take a closer look there's a white dot in the middle of it (very small, the size of the tip of a pin... I wasn't even sure it was part of the bump at first) So I'm not sure what I should do . If I don't touch it , it's fine . If I touch it , it's tender and sort of painful . I'm hoping it'll go away on its own , but it's been a couple days and it just keeps getting bigger and more tender .

Just a side note : I am sexually active but both my boyfriend and I were virgins when we had sex and I am 110% sure both of us were faithful the entire time we've been having sex . I looked up genital herpes and warts and it looks nothing like those .

I'm guessing it's some sort of cyst that wont go away ...

So wondering if anyone here had any advice/help ? I will get to see my boyfriend in two days (not a LDR but he's at a different university and his car's broken) and I'm slightly worried sex would be painful with the cyst there .

Sorry about the lengthy post , but thank you in advance ! =)

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I'm noticing a whole lot more food products that specifically say 'suitable for vegans' on the package at the regular old grocery store. It makes me feel happy :]

How about you? Do you think there is more vegan food available now than a few years ago?

Alright, so I'm desperately craving those ramen noodles that all starving college kids eat.
BUT I haven't been able to find a vegan one out there that tastes right.

I want it to taste as close to the chicken one as possible, I just don't know how to get it there.

I was considering just using a vegetable bullion cube and using it like the seasoning packet, but I'm not sure.

Any ideas or tried and true recipes?

I have a problem being vocal about my veganism. I feel bad asking for special food at restaurants, and answering questions to strangers. I usually say the least as I can. I know it is my responsibility to speak up, and I do to my family and friends, but not anyone else. Today I really was disappointed in myself.

My Bichon Frise, Faith, (4 years old), always had food problems. She never was happy and healthy until I became Vegan, and then she became Vegan. Even my omni-rooomates dog tries to steal her food. She went to the vet today for an ear infection (she is prone to overgrowing yeast) and the vet wanted to give her a chicken treat before she left. I told her she doesn't really like treats (stupid I know! What dog doesn't like treats?) and she was like oh she'll like this and gave it to her. Well, Faith threw it back up in the lobby area. I have no idea why, But I felt so bad. Shouldn't I have spoken up? I didn't want her to look at me like i was crazy for raising my dog vegan. I know when I have children I am definitely going to have these issues as well.

How "vocal" are you about your veganism?
Were you always that way?
Why do you choose to be vocal or quiet?
What tips do you have for me?

Thank you!!!

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Pictures from my visit to the local no-kill shelter. :)

How do you guys cook/prepare kale?
I really wanting to start eating more of it but the bitter aftertaste is almost too much for me to bare, is there a way to tone that down a bit?
Thanks so much

From DITL 12-8-09

A fairly typical day in December. Warnings: Naked toddler tush, too much caffeine, and raw meat

( December 8, 2009 )

DITL starring Me, The Hubby, The Boy Wonder, The Heir Apparent, The Ninja, and family.

( WARNINGS: Nursing, alcohol consumption, silly behavior, a bar, cutting down a live tree )

And the last year has been quite the year for self-examination and facing down demons. And dredging up truths about myself I'd rather not have had to face. Painful, but good for me.

SO...this is your chance. Be honest.

If I came with a warning label, what would it be?

(If you want to play along, post this in your own journal.)

Note - the original meme suggests screening comments.
I am NOT going to screen comments (other than those that are screened naturally if you aren't on my f-list, which is an open invitation for anyone who may be ghosting...particularly since I *haven't* gone all "friends-locked" on everything of substance). I don't really see the point of screening comments on this one anyway - I figure if you're brave enough to say it to my face, you can say it in front of everyone else.
Good or bad - I'd like to hear it.
Thanks.

I don't have any new photos, but this is my favorite in recent history. Taken in August of 2008 in central Maine. :)

Okay, I know you've all seen the billboards on I-71 just south of Columbus (I've posted pictures myself before).

A friend posted this on their blog yesterday - and though far be it from me to be happy for someone else's misfortune...

I really can't quite help but snicker at the juxtaposition...

Gotta watch out for those karmic lightening bolts...

Has anyone successfully ordered a Flexi T IUD online and found someone to insert in the US? I live in Virginia and i'm considering purchasing one but i'm not sure how to find a doctor willing to do the procedure (even though the devices seem very similar to the Paragard).

Also, what is the difference between the Flexi T 300 and the Flexi T 380?

How much would it cost otherwise to go to Canada or Europe and get one put in?

Thanks!!!

I didn't have the camera's exposure settings right for this twilight shot, but the feathers were so beautiful that I decided to salvage what I could in post-processing and post anyway. Hope you'll enjoy the results.

I am at such a loss right now....

Not too long ago (about 20 minutes ago) my youngest cat, Miharu, decided it would be fun to climb up the Christmas Tree. This is not the problem since our oldest was fond of it as well when she was his age.
Miharu tried to get down, but his claw became stuck and he began to cry.
Fifi, my oldest, heard him from the garage and came running towards him.

I am really not sure if she was trying to help him or (worse) she was become aggressive. To my eyes it seemed as if she was mauling him, but I'm not sure since this has never happened to me before. I screamed and tried to get them away from each other, and Miharu escaped but Fifi chased after him. Right now Miharu is in shock, his fifth nail is split from the tree. He's by my feet, relaxing. Fifi is downstairs in the garage for the moment.

What should I do? My parents have always considered either giving Fifi up for adoption or 'putting her down' because she is an aggressive cat. When she is scared she reacts violently...

What should I do?

i got my mirena at the end of october. my first post iud period began nov. 30. yes, that was TWO WEEKS AGO!!!

15 days of bleeding (it's light) is really getting to me, as well as my husband. has this happened to anyone else? how long until things go back to normal?

cpneko and I picked up an early Christmas gift for the kitties. I don't think they liked it...



( Hoomans can be soooo mean... )