Can you treat a yeast infection during your period
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I had a yeast infection after my last period, i just started my period yesterday and when i wipe or take out the tampon it feels like i'm using razor blades. it also feels like i'm swollen in that area which makes it hard to take out the tampon. I don't have pads at the moment or i would use them. please help.
Yes, you can get a yeast infection as a virgin. Women often get a yeast infection, for example. after taking certain antibiotics, which can disturb the normal healthy balance of the vagina.
However, it is also possible to get bacterial infections (again while still being a virgin), not just yeast infections, so it is important to get it checked out to see what organism might be causing the problem and whether a medication might be needed to clear it up.
The package insert included in yeast infection medication says if this is your first time experiencing these symptoms to go see a doctor so that is probably the best thing to do just to make sure it is nothing serious and that is treated properly. A doctor may also give you better medication to treat an infection then what you would get at the drugstore.
Not everyone gets a cottage cheese discharge or irritation. When a doctor examines the area, they can see the deposits that the candida infection makes (that you cant see deep in the vagina) - usually looking like little white plaques (which then lead to a white discharge). There is some debate within the medical community as to whether or not to treat such yeast infections if the patient is not symptomatic (as in your case).
-) it would stink to spend money on all that yeast infection stuff if you just need some antibiotics.
It is for yeast. The yeast you have is resistant to the medication you are using. Or, you can try to get tested for the specific type of Candida. There are different types such as Candida albicans, Candida dubliensis, Candida tropicalis etc. Candida dubliensis is the most resistant one. I would see your doctor and ask for a different type of treatment for it. The Lamisil usually works.
As for the Staph it depends on what kind of staph whether it is important or not.
Fluconazole does work on yeast infections as it is an antifungal. Clindamycin is different and is an antibiotic. It fights bacteria, not yeast or fungus. Clindamycin can create a situation in which you get a yeast infection. It's not used to treat a yeast infection but fluconazole is.
Hi Jessica,
It's certainly possible that the pain you're having during sex could be caused, or at least made worse, by the anticipation that it's going to be painful. But it also sounds like you are having burning and pain during your period aside from during sex.
I still think it's possibly a contact-irritation thing, especially if your doctor said you don't have an infection.
Sorry to hear that. Monistat is probably the only med they recommend for yeast infection during pregnancy. Can't your doc prescribe something?? How long can you go on like this? Good luck to you. I hope it goes away!
Hi there. Well, could be a yeast infection/overgrowth, yes. If you have never been diagnosed for a yeast infection, I would go the first time to your doctor to confirm. They'll help you treat it then and give you ideas why it is happening related to your period. So, yes, I'd see your doctor at this point.
I'm no doctor but I'm just saying it's best to get a diagnosis, maybe a swab so you can treat it accordingly rather than taking needless medication.
It is very common to keep a yeast infection and Bacteria Vaginosis (BV) during pregnancy. With the boost in hormones everything is thrown off such as your PH balance. My doctor was saying even what we eat, stress and sex could throw it off...the slightest things. So don't worry just keep your doctor informed because both can attribute to preterm labor.
Yeast infections are very common during pregnancy so don't worry. That's the only time I've ever had a known yeast infection. Sometimes women have an infection and don't even know. Just call your doc and ask him what he thinks you should do. I'm anti medicine so I'm not sure if otc yeadt infection creams are safe during pregnancy.
If you have a yeast infection the doc told me that Monstat is good to use while pregnant but I would have it checked out by the doc 1st b/c that's what I thought I had 2 & it wasn't that. I had Bacterial Vaginouses. Don't ask what that is I have no clue. I get the weirdest things down below. I am always getting UTI's and I was tested positive for the Group B Strep too. Lucky me, right.
So I during my check up last week my doctor informed me that I have a yeast infection. I was asymptomatic and had no clue I had one till he said so. He prescribed me an antifungal which is a class c drug. I didnt feel comfortable taking that so I did some research and found out that garlic has anti yeast properties and is natural. Since I didnt want to just be shoving garlic in my 'cooter' fearing infection etc.
Have any of you ladies had a reoccurring yeast infection during your pregnancy? I'm 25 weeks and this would be my third yeast infection. :( I keep doing all I can to prevent it but it just keeps coming back.
Boric acid doesn't even sound safe to take internally or externally. Boric Acid is a toxin used to kill rodents. I have heard of one home remedy for boric acid, and that is for ear aches...and that doesn't even sound safe to me. Only your OB can tell you what is safe to treat your yeast infection. I know Monistat is safe to use. Please don't ever try to self diagnose or treat yourself during pregnancy, it's not worth the consequences to your baby.
s actually VERY effective against yeast in the ears, with one drawback - dogs that it is used on tend to lose their hearing for a short period of time during its use, so you need to be very careful that your dog doesn't get out of the house or escape his leash while using it, because if he manages to wander into the street he won't hear traffic coming which, naturally, is very dangerous. The deafness resolves itself within about 30 days of discontinuing use.
Hi!
If you were my patient, I would advise you to go to see some sort of medical practicioner--if you don't want to see a doctor, see a nurse practioner.
I would treat you with Diflucan--probably with two tablets 3 days apart.
Topical Crisco work very well for the itching and irritation which surrounds the vulva and vagina,
You need to see a health care provider so that they can determine if it iS indeed yeast and not bacteria that are causing the problem.
Good luck!!
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