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Q: yeast infection?

asked by: jollyjoise on February 4th, 2009

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Alright, well. The itching and stuff has been going on for a while, since bout november. But, it didn't get that bad, until about a week before my last period. and I couldn't stop itching. After I got my period, the itching sensation went down by a lot, but now there's white stuff around my labia. And, on some days there's enough it stains, sometimes white stain others clear, and on other days, it's only around my clit, not on the lips.
But it's still kinda itchy, and I think it's swollen. oh, and it's weird, but it only gets itchy at night. Idk, could this be a yeast infection? or is it normal?

please help, I'm very concerned. and I don't really know if it's serious enough to ask my doctor.

Thank you.

Replies(6)

jbear3

replied on February 5th, 2009

New User

Hi there,
It sounds like a yeast infection. Sometimes that can be a pain and last a while if you don't take anything for it...go to the local drugstore and pick up a monistat pill/cream- there are lots over the counter things for yeast infections. I think there is even something to "test" your discharge PH-balance to see if it is a yeast infection... I'm sure it will heal soon:)

Shannashaine

replied on March 1st, 2009

Experienced User

in reply

That's most definitely a yeast infection! Thats exactly what I have. I have quite a bit of white chunky stuff down there. I have had a yeast problem for many years now. I take diflucan right now 1x a week but its not helping. Sad

craig15

replied on March 7th, 2009

New User

hello

This may come off to be a shocker but I wouldn't recommend taking diflucan or monistat. Now, they may remove some of the itching and discharge but your yeast infections will keep coming back again and again.
The reason is very simple. Your not treating the root of the problem. Just simply by taking some antibiotic, kills everything good or bad in your digestive tract. This creates a candida overgrowth which is a fungus. Allowing bad bacteria to over populate not allowing good bacteria to thrive. This not only creates more yeast infections but it also creates more problems with elimination.

I hope this helps

biostudent73

replied on June 16th, 2009

New User

What if you take healthy bacterial cultures along with Monistat to treat a yeast infection, such as Lactobacillis acidophilus...spelling? That should replace the healthy bacteria if it is a pill with enough live cultures in it.
I suspect that I have a yeast infection as well. I am not entirely sure how I got it though; I didn't have sex and I am not pregnant. I haven't been on antibiotics either.
There must be other ways right?
Do the occur from sex-- intercourse-- specifically? Or just from "messing around"?

shahi81

replied on June 27th, 2009

New User

hi good day my age is 25almost four months before i have taken a vitamines caled cod liver oil..........after that some diseas attack me together like my toungh became white colour and m throught paining all the time but not too much and my stomach also make sound and paining also and at from same time i cant see long distance things........what i will do now i already visitd many doctor but still same things happenign to me i m really scared day by day i m going to eb a mental pressure waht to do now please help me please do something for me i will never forget you and i will pray for u a lot pls help me

YeastInfection

replied on July 14th, 2009

New User

Vaginal infections are usually diagnosed based on symptoms of a woman and a gynecological examination by a doctor. In some cases, a slide test can be administered by a doctor. This test examines the vaginal secretions of a woman for the presence of the yeast.
Vaginal infections can be treated with over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription drugs. They come in different forms such as creams, ointments and suppositories which are inserted directly into the vagina and applied topically for the relief of symptoms. oral medications May also be used, but they are only available through prescription.

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