This is quite embarassing: I've been experiencing burning on my perineum on and off for months now and it can be really quite painful. It's not std's or anything like that. Does anyone know what this is or have experienced this?
2007-03-21 16:12:48 · 5 answers · asked by redrobot 4 in Health ➔ Women's Health
This genital tract infection is caused by an overgrowth of bacteria that usually live in small numbers in your vagina. You may or may not have symptoms with BV. If you do, you may notice a thin, milky white or gray discharge with a foul or fishy smell. (This odor is most apparent after sex.) You might also have some irritation or itching around your vagina and vulva, though at least half of all women with BV have no symptoms.
Yeast infections are caused by microscopic fungi in the Candida family. This bug is found in the vaginas of nearly one third of all women and only becomes a problem when it grows so fast that it overwhelms other competing microorganisms. Your increased estrogen level during pregnancy causes your vagina to produce more glycogen, making it even easier for yeast to grow there. (Some researchers think estrogen also has a direct effect on yeast, causing it both to grow faster and to stick to the walls of the vagina better.)
How can I prevent these infections?
• Wear breathable cotton underwear; avoid pantyhose and tight pants.
• Sleep without underwear to allow air to get to your genital area.
• Avoid bubble baths and long baths, and don't sit around in a wet bathing suit.
• Avoid perfumed soaps, scented laundry detergent, feminine hygiene sprays, and douches.
• Always wipe from front to back.
• Eat yogurt that contains Lactobacillus acidophilus, which may help restore the proper bacterial balance in your vagina.
• Drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day.
• Drink cranberry juice. It may discourage new bacteria from taking hold.
• Don't ignore the urge to pee. And when you urinate, lean forward to help empty your bladder completely.
. please go visit a doctor.
2007-03-21 16:37:22 · answer #1 · answered by marisa 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I recommend you go to your doctor to find out what's going on. It could be as simple as a skin infection of some kind. Your doctor can work with you to get rid of it for good. I know it's an embarassing visit, but it'll be worth it in the end.
Good luck!
2007-03-21 23:20:31 · answer #2 · answered by PhysicianAssistant 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That sounds like a urinary tract infection. And Cranberry juice and yogurt can help that go away. But docs generally have these pills that you can take and it goes away almost immediately. If that is what it is, I am surprised that you have had it for so long. Poor thing:(
2007-03-21 23:20:22 · answer #3 · answered by Prissy Krissy 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If using panty liners/pads with adhesive backing, upon removing the pad some of the adhesive can cling to the crotch of the panty and cause burning in those allergic to adhesive.
2007-03-21 23:18:15 · answer #4 · answered by cass 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like an infection or irritation. You could see a gynecologist.
2007-03-22 00:08:37 · answer #5 · answered by heathermagoo13 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋