Signs of a genital infection depend upon
the anatomic localization of the infection
(where the infection is located on the
body)
1. Infections of the vulva (vulvitis)
manifest with vulva itching, burning,
local pain and local skin lesions;
2. Vaginal infections (colpitis) manifest
dominantly with vaginal discharge.
Itching, burning and painful sex can be
also present;
3. Cervical infections (cervicitis)
manifest with slight vaginal discharge and
painful sex;
4. Uterine infections (endometritis)
manifest with vaginal discharge, irregular
vaginal bleeding and lower abdominal
pain;
5. A tubal infection (salpingitis) carries
poor symptoms (slight vaginal discharge
and lower abdominal pain or discomfort)
but the consequences can be terrible
(occlusion and sterility);
6. Ovarian infections (oophoritis)
manifest with lower abdominal pain and
discomfort.
As you can see, pain is present during any
genital infection, more or less, on any
anatomic location. Pain as a symptom is
not enough to establish correct
diagnosis.
Another remark: your sex-hormone levels
(FSH, LH, estrogen and progesterone)
can’t be normal if you haven’t had a
period since the 22nd of September. It
seems likely that this is the reason for
your infertility.
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