questions about yeast infections?

Question

i think i have a yeast infection, bt im not 100% sure and i would prefer not to go to the drs (i will if i need to thou!!!!)

i have vaginal discharge that, now that ive read that yeast has cottage cheese like discharge, thats how i would describe what i have. i had a large quantity of it when i woke up this morning, and had shower (due to gravity no doubt)
however, i have NO itchyness and NO swelling or redness. ther is no odour (ive read that there is no odour to yeast anyway)
im due my period in one week as well
i have been under alot of stress recently
i have been having protected sex too
pls could u answer my following questions:
1) is yeast considered as an std?
2)and would you say stress could be a main factor to getting yeast?
3)what are the treatments
4)do i HAVE to see a doctor, as i know you can buy over the counter medication, but is that safe to use in case i dont have yeast?
5)if i went to the dr, would they be able 2 tell me straight away i have yeast,

6) or would they have to take a swab off it and send it to the labs?

thanks alot to everyone!! im really panicky bcos i have a really important exam nxt friday, and am hoping i can leave it be until after then? or is it quite an urgent thing 2 get rid of? thanks!

so you can treat yeast by washing with soap down there after using the toilet every time? thanks

sorry just something more
thrush IS yeast right?
and how often is the discharge? i mean does it just go on and on, everytime u go the loo and wipe there r large quantities? thanks

Answer 1

If you have no itchyness or bad odor, it's a good possibly that it's not a yeast infections.

I'm not quite sure about the yeast considered as an std.
Stress plays the biggest role for yeast infections, that's why some women always have infections all the time.
The treatments are those like Monstat something.
You can use the over the counter meds, but if it doesn't work, you might want to see a doctor, now they have those meds that really works, it's those pills you only take it once and it works for 3 days!
Yes the dr should be able to tell you right away!

Answer 2

The cottage cheeselike discharge is a classic sign that someone may have a yeast infection.

As for the other questions:

1. No yeast is not an STD, even babies can get a yeast infection

2. Yes, stress could possibly make one prone to a yeast infection because being stressed can compromise our immune system making it easier to get an infection such as yeast

3. The treatments are antifungal creams like Monistat and pills like Diflucan (can only be obtained by a prescription)

4. Yes, it is really a good idea to see a doctor to find out for sure if this is indeed a yeast infection because it could be a symptom of something of a different infection type

5. Yes sometimes a doctor can see if someone has a yeast infection without doing culture swabs that get sent to the lab (had this happen to me about a month ago)

6. The doctor will often do a swab any way as well to check for other things that could be causing this besides yeast

Acidophillous is a good thing to take to prevent a yeast infection in the future. You can buy it in tablet form or by eating yogurt.

I would definitely recommend seeing your doctor for further evaluation to see if it is indeed a yeast infection before trying to self-treat.

Answer 3

Yes, technically yeast is considered an STI (sexually transmitted infection) IF it is something that is chronic in nature. However, stress and hormone levels play a huge part in yeast infections. Additionally, it may not be yeast at all. I always get a milky white thick discharge the week I start my period. It's normal. Your discharge will go through many different phases throughout your cycle.

There are OTC tests these days that can determine if you do indeed have an infection. They're about 20 dollars and so is the treatment. All in all $40 versus a doctor's bill is rather nice. If this is the first time it is always recommended to see a doctor instead of self diagnosing.

Answer 4

The discharge could be because you are ovulating. If you have thrush the discharge is a yellowy / greeny colour and smells like, well, yeast!! Itchiness is a symptom of thrush but you dont always get that, especially if you are in the early stages. Go and buy some caneston cream with a supository. If you dont have thrush it wont do you any harm but if you have it, it will clear it up in a matter of days.

The doctor may diagnose you straight away depending on your symptoms but if they are unsure, you would need to have a swab taken, the results take approx 1 week. Your doctor sees this sort of thing all the time and wouldnt bat an eye at you so dont worry about going to see him/her.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

1) no, its not a disease its an infection.
2)no i don't think stress has anything to do with it.
3)you can get a 10.00 vaginal pill from your doctors office. there are also kits you can buy at places like will mart or Walgreen's.
4)no you don't have to see a doctor ( cause you just did, I'm a doctor)
5)in a yeast infection you: have to pee often. you pee very little at a time. its stings, stinks and is darker then normal.
they are usually due to over cleanliness. to many baths perhaps. they can clear up all on there own, it just takes a couple of weeks. if you just want to play it natural and wait it out cranberry juice helps.

Answer 7

1.it can be transmitted during sex but it isnt classified as an std
2.it can be caused by too much stress but there are other causes as well
3.you can buy anti fungal creams/suppositories/tablets at the chemist you could change what you eat as it can be caused by a poor diet eat fish fresh fruit and veg nuts drink plenty of water cranberries and garlic are very good for yeast infections try avoiding caffeine alcohol sugar you could take warm baths with a few drops of tea tree oil in the water
4.if your not sure its a yeast infection you should go to the doctor before you use any of the anti fungal creams and stuff
5.yeah

Answer 8

a yeast infection (thrush) is not a STD at all, it is caused through ither too much yeast in the diet, lack of hygene and tight clothing.
if u do go to the doctors they will give u a pessery and some cream, as it sounds to me that you have the yeast infection on the inside of your uetrus because u have no signs on the outside or your vagina.
the doctor will tell you to avoid the following:
tight clothing
perfumed toiletries
and a yeast diet.
p.s try to bath than shower as it cleans the inside of the vagina.
GOOD LUCK!

Answer 9

I don't think washing with soap is a good idea!!! Try getting some Canesten for your thrush. You can get pessaries, cream and there is now a tablet you take orally. You get all this stuff without prescription from your chemist.

Answer 10

no yeast is not an std.
dont think it is due to stress
treatments are to keep clean, use a panty liner if possible, wash everytime u use the bathroom.
fr experience it cures faster if you see a doc
yes,
and they dont have to do a swab test.