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What should I do? (potential yeast infection)?
My mom recently moved out, so I don't know who to talk to about this and I don't know how to ask my dad to go to the doctor about it.
I started taking "the pill" in November and I am on quasense, so I only get it once every three months. This past week was the first time I got it, and the period itself was not bad at all (only lasted 4 days). But about 2 days before I started taking the reminder pills I started to itch really bad down there. It hurt a bit to put tampons in and take them out. I dont have my period anymore, but it still itches and is sore. I have been keeping it very clean down there, so I don't know what this is. Its been going on for about 9 days now
It is very uncomfortable and sometimes painful. What could this be and what should I do?
6 Answers
- KashaLv 79 years agoFavorite Answer
If you suspect you have an infection - see your doctor.
There are various over-the-counter yeast infection treatments as well as natural home remedies, however it's best to get tests to confirm this is a yeast infection because otherwise yeast infection treatment could cause further problems. Chances are that this is a yeast infection, the symptoms add-up to a yeast infection and yeast infections are also a lot more common both in women who use the pill.
Vaginal infections can get worse as a result of menstruation due to menstrual flows effect on vaginal pH, but tampons and commercial sanitary pads can make the infection worse. As a note you shouldn't use tampons if you have an infection - tampons are a major cause of infection because of their negative effect on vaginal hygiene, using a tampon during an infection may make it worse (encouraging harmful flora, effecting vaginal pH, increased tissue damage) or may increase TSS risk.
- klepaczLv 45 years ago
Could be an STD or might be that your undies are to tight. Lacy or tight ones can lure micro organism in inflicting a yeast contamination after which additionally bubble tub can rationale a concern. Wearing tampons too lengthy or no longer the correct style is usually a concern. Also latex condoms can rationale infection, however use them besides. But you have to ask you healthcare professional. Until then hold it blank and dry, wherein extra at ease undies, and get a few vagisil creme for the itching and burning additionally a sock with a few ice in it is going to aid (some thing folks did long ago within the day, it does aid a few). These matters could make an international of change. Yeast infections are probably the most uncomfortable factor in being a lady.:) Good good fortune and notice a document.
- PETALv 79 years ago
Some BC pills are made with high estrogen and that throws off your normal vaginal baacteria balance and can cause yeast infections. However, your symptoms could be from other things.
About yeast infections: Your vagina in its normal state has healthy bacteria and bad bacteria. As long it stays balanced like that you have no problems. The balance can become unbalanced causing the bad bacteria to overgrow and multiply causing you to have yeast infection symptoms, itching, lots of discharge that over time increases and becomes clumpy. Things that can cause the bad bacteria to multiply is scented tampons, soapy soaks, soap in the area, tight underwear and pantyhose, very hot baths, high hormone birth control, taking antibiotics, uncontrolled diabetes, douching, low immune system, lack of lubrication (like with sex).
For the itching buy Vagisil cream. The Vagisil tube will last for several yeast infections.
To treat the infection. You can buy products like Monistat or Vagistat etc. They sell different types, 1 day, 3 day, 7 day. That does not mean it cures in the number of day you pick, that is just how many days you treat it, it still has to run its course. Yeast infections take a week to cure.
There are other things you can take to speed along the process. You can drink 100% cranberry juice but it has to be that and no sugar or sweeteners. I dont like to do that so I buy Cranberry tabs at the grocery or pharmacy vitamin isle. One bottle can treat several yeast infections.
Also buy acidophilus lactobacillus (AL) in the grocery or pharmacy isle. Again one bottle can treat several yeast infections.
Buy plain yogurt, This is a must to get better. Greek is better. No sugar, no fruit no sweeteners. It tastes like crap but this will really make you better. It has acidophilus in it and kills yeast bacteria. Buy a big tub and eat 3 big spoon fulls 3 times a day.
Note yeast multiplies like crazy with sugar, so if you have a yeast infection avoid sugar drinks and foods.
I personally do not like to take Monistat type products. They are expensive. I keep at my home cranberry tabs, acidophilus lactobacillus and Vagisil. That way if I ever get a yeast infection I have all the stuff I need to treat it at home. Then all I have to do is buy plain yogurt. For a yeast infection I take 2 cranberry tabs a day, 2 acidophillus lactobacillus a day, eat the yogurt as I stated above and put Vagisil on the outside for itching
Also note before bed, soak in a cool bath so the area cools down, apply some Vagisil and you will sleep in peace no itching.
Whether you treat with Monistat or my way you should see and feel improvement on a daily basis because the bad yeast bacterial should be lessening so your symptoms should be lessening. Your discharge should be less, itching should be less and discharge should be less clumpy on a daily basis. You should keep treating yourself for a week even if you are feeling better to make sure to treat it completely. If not and its getting worse then it may not be a yeast infection. It could be bacterial vaginosis or if sexual active gonorrhea or chlamydia.
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- Anonymous9 years ago
You need to go to your doctor,
or go to a pharmacy (chemist) that sells medication.
When i went to the doctor they prescribed me this cream called Canesten which also came with a Pill too!, it worked so well! it got rid of it,
My doctor also told me to make sure i'm not using ANY type of soap when washing or cleaning myself down there or in the area.
He also told me to try and take my underwear off for bed, to help that area breath and get air, (to cool it down).
Hope this works! sorry it's not allot!.
Source(s): I've had this many times in the past. Information what the doctors told me to do.