My symptoms are as followed:
-Itchy vagina all over
-Swollen labia minora from itching
-Strange but not painful peeling in my vestibule.
-Extreme pain on my verineum.
I have no idea what this is, but i've had it for almost 2 months and i'm really starting to get worried. HELP!
2006-09-25 12:54:09 · 22 answers · asked by Julianne 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
you need to see a doctor!
2006-09-25 12:54:59 · answer #1 · answered by injection_od 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This sounds like a yeast infection. You can buy the medication for it at the store. It is called monistat. I think that there is 3 different kinds. Monistat 1, Monistat 3, and Monistat 7. The numbers mean how many days that you have to use the cream for. I recommend the 7 to make sure that it is all the way gone. I would try this first since you dont need a prescription and you wont have to waste money on a doctors appointment that will tell you this. If you try the monistat and it does nothing to clear it up then you should see a doctor.
2006-09-25 20:39:36 · answer #2 · answered by Lyndzey Jean 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a vaginal infection caused most commonly by the fungal organism Candida albicans .
Alternative Names:
Yeast infection - vagina; Vaginal candidiasis; Monilial vaginitis
Causes, incidence, and risk factors:
Candida albicans is a widespread organism with worldwide distribution. It is normally found in small amounts in the vagina , the mouth, the digestive tract, and on the skin without causing disease or symptoms (approximately 25% of women without disease symptoms have this organism present).
Symptoms appear when the balance between the normal microorganisms of the vagina is lost, and the Candida albicans population becomes larger in relation to the other microorganism populations.
This happens when the environment (the vagina) has certain favorable conditions that allow growth and nourishment of Candida albicans . An environment that makes it difficult for the other microorganisms to survive may also cause an imbalance and lead to a yeast infection.
Yeast infection may follow a course of antibiotics (particularly tetracycline) that were prescribed for another purpose. The antibiotics change the normal balance between organisms in the vagina by suppressing the growth of protective bacteria that normally have an antifungal effect.
Infection is common among women who use estrogen-containing birth control pills and among women who are pregnant. This is due to the increased level of estrogen in the body. The increased hormone level causes changes in the vaginal environment that make it perfect for fungal growth and nourishment.
Yeast infections may also occur in association with diabetes or problems that affect the immune system (such as AIDS or HIV).
Vaginal candidiasis is not considered a sexually transmitted disease. However, 12% to 15% of men will develop symptoms such as itching and penile rash following sexual contact with an infected partner.
Close attention should be paid to episodes of vaginal candidiasis. Repeat infections that occur immediately following therapy, or a persistent yeast infection that does not respond to therapy, may be the first or, at least, an early sign that an individual is infected with HIV.
Treatment:
Generally, the first incidence of yeast infection should be treated by your health care provider.
After the first infection, if a second infection occurs and is unquestionably a yeast infection, self-treatment may be initiated with over-the-counter vaginal creams such as miconazole or clotrimazole. Persistent symptoms should be evaluated by your gynecologist or primary health care provider.
Cranberry juice and yogurt are two foods that may help prevent the occurrence of yeast infections and aid in their treatment.
Medications for vaginal yeast infections are available in either vaginal cream/suppositories or oral preparations. The use oral preparation should be avoided during pregnancy.
2006-09-25 20:00:07 · answer #3 · answered by krys7777 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
2 months is a long time for a yeast infection. Could be something more serious. Go see a doctor, before it gets worse.
2006-09-25 19:59:57 · answer #4 · answered by Laura J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you have something seriously wrong. It could be HPV (causes yeast infections and cervical cancer) or some other STD. I would suggest that you SEE A DOCTOR. No one on the internet can diagnose your problem.
2006-09-25 19:56:59 · answer #5 · answered by shotohell7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a yeast infection. See your doctor.
2006-09-25 21:58:24 · answer #6 · answered by Mike 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its yeast infections go see the doctor for antibiotics
2006-09-25 19:56:34 · answer #7 · answered by Susan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could be hsv that's better than hiv. Herpes
chech up and stay within the contact rules, like don't go out with anybody new till you get checked out, you have to figure out where you got it. see a doctor and they can set you straight. there is no cure for it if you have it can only be controlled
2006-09-25 19:59:25 · answer #8 · answered by bev 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like thrush....if you have a heavy vaginal discharge aswell then it may well be...or cystitis if your urine is also painful, see your doctor and they'll take a urine sample for you and it won't be as embarrasing as it seems as they're proffesionals, don't be scared it's better to see a doctor than carry on through that pain
2006-09-27 05:51:13 · answer #9 · answered by xx_lush_xx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This isn't a difficult thing to figure out. You go to the doctor pronto.
2006-09-25 19:56:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No clue my vagina hurts after my period...See a doctor.
2006-09-25 19:55:31 · answer #11 · answered by SunniGirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋