Yeast infections and lubricants
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yeast-infection
Hi,
I thought it was yeast and self-treated as I've gotten them before. I'm pretty sure its yeast but since posting this I did experience another OB. Initially it started off as a yeast infection and the meds for it stopped the itching and treat it but I realised that the itching persisted and it felt more like how I felt when I had my primary OB. I was still taking the acicyclovir since my first OB around June 8 I've just increased the intake during this OB. I'm treating the Y.
ve been examined, or have had swabs and had yeast ruled out. If it is yeast, it may be easily treated with an anti-fungal. But some women get recurrent infections that leave when treated and come back, or never fully resolve- sometimes they have yeast that is resistant to the typically used anti-yeast treatments.
t use any of the flavored kinds and then have intercourse as that is just to make oral a little more...pleasant and can cause yeast infections if used for anything else. Water-based is supposed to be your best bet if you are prone to yeast infections, though there are other types of lubricants. If you have questions, someone at Spencer's or an adult store would be your best bet to find out what would work best for you.
Some types of condoms (latex) may cause allergic reactions. Some lubricants contain sugar, which can promote yeast infections.
Swelling and painful itching can be a sign of a yeast infection. Frequent urination with pain could be a bladder infection. The rash later that day could have been an allergic reaction caused by lubricants (even water based can give people an allergic reaction) or condoms (although it doesn't sound like you used one?). There are even odd cases of women being allergic to a man's sperm. If your partner has a sexual history or any known STDs or STD symptoms you should probably get checked.
ve always had sensitive skin and all of that, I also constantly get yeast infections and UTIs. Because of this, my partner and I make sure we use water-based lubricants. Right now we use KY Yours and Mine. However, it doesn't seem to do the trick. I know oil can tend to irritate the vagina, but water based lubes are just not good enough and I always have pain when we use them.
Athlete’s Foot, nails (onychomycosis), mouth (thrush), digestive tract, esophagus, vagina (vulvovaginal candidiasis) and other parts of the body. Yeast infections occur most frequently in moist areas of the body. Although Candida albicans are the most frequent offenders, other types of yeasts (fungi) are known to cause infections.
Petroleum jelly is the absolute worst thing to use as a sexual lubricant. Its really hard to was off well because its oil based & it can seal in the bacteria and yeast and cause more infections or make them worse. They can even cause UTIs and bladder/kidney infection because the bacteria can get pushed into your urethra & because the petroleum doesn't get flushed out when you pee, it can travel up into your upper urinary tract.
t help but panic at what I would usually consider usual for me in terms of yeast and have read that HSV can be atypical and not always blisters. Urine does not burn and actually provides relief. I'm usually very careful and so this is causing me some stress. Also, do you think I have any need to test for syphilis, hepatitis, or HIV? My partner in question is a heterosexual male in his late twenties or early thirties. I believe I have had the series of hepatitis vaccines.
Hi, you may have already checked into this, but I remember something similar when I had recurrent yeast infections, which were caused by the treatments for my recurrent bladder (UTI) infections. Miserable feeling!!! I know now that antibiotics do that to me, so when I have to take them, I also get an Rx for Diflucan, an oral medication for the yeast infection (creams are just yucky, and even after repeated uses, wouldn't clear it up for me).
Seems unlikely., Yeast infections are typically present and obvous most of the time and while they can make skin quite sensitive and even fragile, they should be apparent at other times as well, not just after intercourse or masturbation.
Has anyone had multiple yeast/BV infections? I've had 3 so far and I think I'm having another! I'm going to ob tomorrow and I'm sure I'll get some meds. It's frustrating. Anyone Else?!?! Please help.
I was having servere pain in my middle back in the right side so at 1 am on the 5th I went to the er at that point was 22 weeks and 4 days they admitted me into labor and delivery where they found out the pain was due to a kidney infection they kept me on an IV with antibiotics until I was discharged this morning they sent me home with more antibiotics to take to finish fighting the infection but since I got home this morning my vagina has been kinda itchy when I itch it it hurts could that be a
I've heard you can take monistat for a yeast infection. But I would talk to your doctor first. Treatment for a yeast is different than bacterial, and you should make sure you don't have any other complications before starting something.
Some factors that may increase susceptibility to yeast infections
Increased stress
Use of oral contraceptives
Diabetes
Pregnancy
Use of antibiotics (protective bacteria are destroyed by antibiotics, allowing yeast overgrowth)
Signs and symptoms
Increased amount of discharge
White, clumpy (cottage cheese-like), discharge
Redness, itching, burning in vaginal/vulvar area
Treatment
Since yeast is normally present in the vagina, it is unrealistic to try to eliminate all yeast.
Indulge in plenty of foreplay or use water based lubricants like KY jelly before and during intercourse. Apply warm compresses and wear cotton clothes. If the symptoms persist then get it checked out from a gynecologist.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps.
I used to get yeast infections every time I had intercourse. The only way I was able to stop this from happening was by douching with a vinegar and water rinse right after having sex. It was a major inconvenience but it definitely stopped the ongoing yeast infections. And on those occasions when I was too "lazy" or "relaxed" to get up and douche, the infection would return without fail. A vinegar douche really does help, but it is a major "mood disrupter.
i read that this kind of sex causes infections and there is a probability of getting pregnant. my partner doesn't like condoms and doesn't prefer lubricants. i believe the absence of such items might cause problems, i mean health problems. how can i decrease the risks and how to make it unpainful as much as possible? are there any tips regarding eating certain food before anal sex?
You cant have vaginal sex and then go right to anal sex or vice versa. Its not healthy and it brings bacteria. The yeast infection you probably had, but had sex with your husband anyways before getting treated and then you keep passing to each other. That happened with me and BF. But...if you have no signs of a yeast infection, then your husband is the one that needs to go to the doctor to get medicine to clear it up.
I have been getting non stop UTI and Yeast Infections for the last 3 years, twice a year. @ yeast infections a year, and 2 UTIS a year. I recetly was taking a antibiotic for my UTI well those symptooms gt better and later I noticed constant itching and white thick yeast smelling discharge and now thy precibed me DIFLUCAN. I wanna know why does this keep happeing to me?
I noticed the change when I started wearing tampons? can it be that, I also heard, I could be allergic to semen frm my dr.??
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