Join Our Community!
Share
Womens Health > Sexual Health - Women Forum > Yeast Infection: Re-Occuring with yellow discharge, foul sme
Yeast infection and candida albicans basics - we review causes and risk factors. Start learning how to fight yeast infections by clicking here....
Yeast infections affect warm, moist parts of the body. Learn the signs and symptoms of yeast infections as they appear on the skin, oral and genital areas....
User Profile
Q: Yeast Infection: Re-Occuring with yellow discharge, foul sme
asked by: DoctorQuestion on October 7th, 2006
Hi, for acouple of months now, I have been getting constant yeast infections, they sometimes have a foul smell, and the discharge is yellow and white clumps.. it happened for months now.. i want to know what you think is causing it

is it because i have unprotected sex with my boyfriend and he ejaculates in me all the time.. we have sex more then once a day so alot goes in i dont take birth control pills or anything.. is that what is irritating me and giving me yeast infections?

but also i have some sort of peeling/flakey skin on my vagina i dont know what is the cause for that maybe its the yeast infections

is it his sperm .. a std .. or am i geting it from giving him a yeast infectiont he first time and he just keeps on giving it back to me?


Did you find this post useful?
|
Replies(1)
User Profile
Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD
replied on October 16th, 2006
Sexual Health - Women Answer A1614
According to the symptoms you report (smelly yellow vaginal discharge, irritation…) it seems very likely that you are experiencing vaginal inflammation caused by an infection (colpitis). A yeast infection is not considered a sexually transmitted disease although the infective agent (Candida) can be imported by unprotected sex. This is because Candida normally lives in the vagina but local immune mechanisms prevent it from causing infection. During some instances (pregnancy, antibiotic and corticosteroid therapy, birth control pills, diabetes…) the immune system becomes weak and Candida can become pathogenic, causing infection.
Unprotected sex without a condom is of great importance for diagnosing re-occurring vaginal infections, but not in case of Candida-infection. You can go to your gynecologist and request a vaginal examination, a vaginal smear for identifying the level of vaginal clarity, and a Pap-test.



DISCLAIMER: "Ask a Doctor" questions are answered by certified physicians and other medical professionals who volunteer their time on eHealth Forum. For more information about experts participating in the "Ask a Doctor" Network, please visit our medical experts page. You may also visit our Sexual Health - Women , for moderated patient to patient support and information.

The information provided on eHealth Forum is designed to improve, not replace, the relationship between a patient and his/her own physician. Personal consultation(s) with a qualified medical professional is the proper means for diagnosing any medical condition.
Did you find this post useful?
|
This question has been answered by the doctor. This topic is now open for public discussion, however no comments below this point will be answered by a doctor.
Quick Reply
Search