I have been painfully ichty down there lately. I have just been scratching my self raw. I have bought vaginel for the itching, it does no good, it just burns. What do i do? Also, if i do have one, if i have sex with my boyfriend without a condon can he get it also? Which medication works best and fastest? Thank you sooo much!
2007-03-10 11:38:10 · 14 answers · asked by jashaunte 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Yeast infections usually feel like extreme itching coming from inside the vagina, and then kind of spreading out.
Chances are this medicine burns because you have been scratching yourself raw and the skin is very sensitive. You would be better off trying a suppository cream for the infection. Try a 3 day cream. If it does not go away after that, you should get a pelvic exam to determine whether it really is a yeast infection or an STD. I would also not have sex for a while until you know its not an STD.
2007-03-10 15:14:12 · answer #1 · answered by Amanda D 3 · 0⤊ 5⤋
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2016-09-07 22:06:28 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically, he could...but rarely happens. If you realy have a yeast infection Monistat is the drug of choice. But you don't know it for sure do you? Have you been to the doctor and had a diagnosis? I'm assuming not. It may be a bacterial infection...the discharge is usuly foul and yellow in color. If it is yeast, the common discharge is cottage cheese curds (bet it's the last time you eat that :) and it could be trichomonas which has a greenish, fishy smelling discharge., You realy need to be diagnosed so you know how to treat this and with what. You can't buy some of the products that are needed over the counter.
2007-03-10 11:45:22 · answer #3 · answered by bflogal77 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, your bf can get it. Your doc can give you a little pill that will clear up your problems quickly. If you've never had a yeast infection before, I would recommend going to the doctor instead of self treating this time. Once you know what it is for sure, if it comes back then you can just go ahead and get the over the counter creams.
2007-03-10 11:43:33 · answer #4 · answered by nokhada5 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, i sympathize with you i hate yeast infections and yeah it definitely sounds like a yeast infection to me. if you go to your pharmacy they should have a few over the counter things to try, the creams sometimes don't just work on their own you have to take the pill with, I'm from the u.k so i don't know if you get caneston duo over there but its a cream and pill combo. But if you don't have that you should have something to that effect. Ask your pharmacist. The cream is suppose to be soothing so i don't know why its stinging possibly your skin is just so raw. Also its rarer in men but they can catch yeast infections from women, so i would advise against unprotected sex, infact you should probally wait until the yeast infection goes away not just for him but it could be painful for you too. The pill and cream combo is suppose to work in under 24 hours. Goodluck! Hope this helps.
2007-03-10 11:56:22 · answer #5 · answered by Natalie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you describe sounds exactly like a yeast infection. Having had one myself, I can tell you first hand that they are indeed very very painful (mostly itching). Go see your obgyn asap. Mine gave me diflucan to immediately stop the itching and also gave me some cream, cant remember the name, to use for seven days. You should really have it checked out.
2007-03-10 16:28:17 · answer #6 · answered by Tiffany G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
over-the-counter cream or suppository such as GyneLotrimin or Monistat. These medications vary from a single-dose treatment to a weeklong series of treatments.
you have a strong suspicion that you have a yeast infection because of past experiences with yeast infections and there has been no change in your sexual history (no new partner, no unprotected genital contact), you may elect to try one of the over-the-counter yeast treatments first. If your symptoms do not go away, you should then see your medical provider for an exam.
Sexual partners who have no symptoms of a yeast infection usually do not need treatment. A partner (male or female) with symptoms should see their health care provider for evaluation and concurrent treatment. While the treatment is underway, a latex barrier during sex may prevent passing the infection to a partner. HOWEVER, if you are using yeast creams or suppositories, the ingredients may damage the latex of condoms, diaphragms and dental dams. So, using a latex barrier is not recommended with these treatments because the latex may break. To minimize the risk of passing the infection to a partner and to speed healing, it is generally recommended that you abstain from sexual activity until all of your symptoms have resolved.
2007-03-10 11:44:25 · answer #7 · answered by mistyriver69 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Candida, which is a type of yeast or fungus, is normally found in the body. When your body is in balance it usually causes no problems. When the internal environment is out of balance from stress or fatigue, the yeast can over grow. Symptoms include:
~thick, white, odorless vaginal discharge (described as resembling cottage cheese).
~vaginal itching and burning.
~pain or discomfort with urination or sexual intercourse.
vulvular redness or irritation.
2007-03-10 11:43:04 · answer #8 · answered by ajd1bmf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you could give it to your boyfriend i would suggest that you go to the pharmacy and get any for of cream for yeast infections and STOP scratching it will make it worse try to keep the area clean and dry.
2007-03-10 11:50:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2014-08-05 07:58:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋