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Q: Itchy vagina with white discharge

asked by: freshmango on June 16th, 2009

New User

Im 20, and not really sexually active (I had oral sex with a guy six months ago)...My vagina has been really itchy mostly in the morning and at night, and I have a slight discharge, kind of creamy white.... I can't really go to the doctors, and I have been using tea tree oil which helps the itching... I also noticed that my labia are kinda swollen? I don't really know what to do, and this has been going on for about three weeks... any suggestions? I thought that it might be thrush... how do i get rid of it!!!!!

Replies(10)

susan862003

replied on June 17th, 2009

Extremely eHealthy

It may be a yeast infection. Does it smell like beer or bread?

If it smells rotten or like fish, it is a bacterial infection.

It is important to treat any infection you may have. Your home remedy may just be making things worse.

LisaJoanne

replied on June 17th, 2009

Experienced User

It does sound a lot like thrush. Here in Australia you can buy over the counter remedies for this such as Canesten. If this does not fix the problem then you really need to see a doctor.

ServiceU

replied on June 17th, 2009

Supporter

it's a possibility that it could be a yeast infection. but if you use the over the counter cream, and your symptoms comes back, then you have something else. have you ever heard of that over the counter pad, it determines what kind of infection you have by your discharge. you can try that.
but it's really hard for anyone to tell, even a doctor over the phone would want to see you.
another suggestion is to research herbal remedies for females infections.

LisaJoanne

replied on June 18th, 2009

Experienced User

Even if she uses thrush cream and it comes back, it can still be thrush. Unfortunately, some women get thrush every month for years. It can be very stubborn and then you need to look at the factors that are causing the person to get it repeatedly. I haven't heard of the pad thing. It sounds very interesting.

Pmel

replied on June 18th, 2009

New User

LisaJoanne wrote:

Does that have anything to do with hygiene?

motherofhighspiritedones

replied on June 18th, 2009

Supporter

Pmel wrote:

LisaJoanne wrote:

Does that have anything to do with hygiene?

Not at all. Some people are just less resistant to thrush (thrush is the same thing as a yeast infection)just as some people get colds more often than other people.

LisaJoanne

replied on June 18th, 2009

Experienced User

It can also be caused by diet, bathing in bubble bath/bath oils, underwear fabrics and so on. You can get a fact sheet at the chemist about it if you live in Australis.

freshmango

replied on June 18th, 2009

New User

What kind of diet??? its not going away, but like i said its only bad in the morning and at night.... my diet did change right before its started, I have been eating crap food ever since I came home!!

LisaJoanne

replied on June 19th, 2009

Experienced User

Too much sugar, foods that contain sugar and foods that contain yeast all can contribute to thrush. Avoiding these foods is recommended when trying to clear it up. A good healthy diet is required to keep your immune system in good health. I should add in case you didn't know that your partner needs to be treated too as men can catch it from you and even when you get rid of it you could catch it back from them. Thrush can be a persistent thing and cause a vicious circle between you and your partner.

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freshmango

replied on June 21st, 2009

New User

thanks for your help, hopefully it'll end soon!!!!

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