i just started my period and it has been itching down the that general area, does this mean that i have yeast infection? how do you know if you have yeast infection?
2007-03-16 08:34:28 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Yeast infections will itch and have discharge. May or may not be foul smelling.
Perhaps you are dry there or having a reation to a soap.
2007-03-16 08:39:35 · answer #1 · answered by MommyTwice-TwiceTheLove 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's possible it's a yeast infection. Yeast infections are itchy and cause a discharge. Some women are prone to them if they eat too much sugar when they PMS.
To be on the safe side, wear a pad rather than a tampon. You can use an OTC treatment while on your period as long as you wear a pad. If that doesn't clear it up, call your doctor.
2007-03-16 15:43:12 · answer #2 · answered by Meg M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily. You could be irritated by the pad (if you're wearing them).
The sympoms of Yeast Infection are itching and a foul, white cottage-cheese-like discharge.
Keep an eye on it and keep it clean. If the bad discharge appears, see your doctor.
2007-03-16 15:44:39 · answer #3 · answered by Tara662 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually if it is a yeast infection it will be yellowish and have a bread-y or kinda sour smell to it.
2007-03-16 16:00:53 · answer #4 · answered by playboyprincess6904 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋