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Q: Swollen clit yeast infection

asked by: blndfalcon on February 19th, 2008

New User

I've been taking Yaz birth control for over a year. I began taking Amoxicillin for a sinus infection Friday.

My clit seems to be swollen, slightly itchy, and has clumpy white discharge around it. It hurts to touch, and when it is touched it itches. I find sitting in hot water or holding a cool rag over it soothes it a little.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

(I know that antibiotics may cause a yeast infection, but I am very unfamiliar with all of this, and I can't talk to my mother about it, and my boyfriend's answer to everything is "I don't know either.")

Replies(7)

Galaxy

replied on February 19th, 2008

Supporter

Sounds like it. It is easily fixed, however. The pharmacist can give you a pill and pessary combo that will knock it on the head. Meantime, try putting some live yogurt on a pad - the friendly bacteria will start redressing the balance inside your vagina and it is also very soothing.

tk821

replied on March 4th, 2008

New User

agree with above poster

The timing of the antibiotic does make this seem like a yeast infection. Try the yogurt as above poster suggested. I had done some internet research and some people swear by AZO but I've never used it myself. Others reccomend boric acid. When I was on a very strong antibiotic my Dr. also gave me a probiotic to prevent the yeast infection. Perhaps you could call your Dr. to let him/her know whats going on and they can help you from there. Good luck!

Shannashaine

replied on March 15th, 2008

Experienced User

Yeast Infections.

Antibiotics definitely cause yeast infections. I have a yeast infection right now and it started when I took augmentin for a sinus infection. I cannot get rid of this darn thing. And I do not have diabetes or hiv. Yeast infections are not always so easy to get rid of .

justinsgirl21

replied on November 26th, 2008

Experienced User

can yeast infections get worse or occur after oral sex.

Shannashaine

replied on November 29th, 2008

Experienced User

in response.

I think if a woman has a yeast infection, it is best for her to not have oral or regular sex. A woman with a yeast infection in the vagina will be irritated and sex would make it more irritated. And I just dont think it would be sanitary to engage in oral sex if the woman has a vaginal yeast infection. Any other questions, please let me know.

Marnoray

replied on November 18th, 2009

New User

Yeast infection? =/

Shannashaine,
I have the same symptoms as the first poster but like you I have been taking augmentin ( just finished the last pill today) I also do not have diabetes or any std's. I'm also in college and unable to get to my doctor anytime soon. I was worried about this not being a yeast infection since it was discharge from the clitoris rather that the vagina. Do you think I should just go get some monistat or vagisal to see if it works?

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