Ok, I have a yeast Infection and I took the 3 day meds. Doctor prescribed them to me. I finished the meds completely, 2 days ago. And, I don’t know what’s up. I feel A LOT better, but I don’t feel perfect. And, plus. I’ve been peeling down below. So, I was curious, do I possibly need to wait it out, or get more meds? And… How can I stop this peeling? I’ve read that it could be because I shower too much… so I’m reducing that. Could I put some sort of lotion on it read now…It’s the lips.. And, I know that several females have this happen. But, it disgusts me. So…………ANY HELP? Thank you!!
I thought about neosporin…or however you spell it. I don’t know if it would be good or bad for it. There’s also this rashy area, my fiance saw it today… Now he knows why I don’t want to be physical. lol. And, I only have 1 pair of 100% cotton, but I’m settling for whatever comes next.

I would wait a few more days. Make sure you are wearing cotton underwear, aren’t using very scented body wash, no colored toilet paper. As far as the peeling..I have never had that. I would use triple antibiotic ointment or vaseline.

I just need a little help right now and from what you all have experienced maybe you can help…months back i woke up with a bad yeast infection…after treating it about a week later it had cleared up. one morning i looked down and there was a horrible large sore out of no where! It was almost black and eventually almost looked like a cancer..it hurt alot. Having had this I went to the doctor but by this point it was healed..she tested me for everything BUT herpes and have no idea why. Anyways about a month later…yet another yeast infection which was treated and cured…now about 5 months later i woke up with an irrated vulva, red and itchy, nothing that looked like blisters or sores..then had discharge and treated the yeast infection again! About 2 weeks later yet again i wake up one morning with one vaginal lip swollen…it became very red and itchy…a few days later it seemed like another yeast infection..treated and then had my period and seemed fine..i have just ended my period and my vulva is again red and itchy its somewhat more…wrinkled then usual if that makes any sense but ive never had any at least which i could see…and anypain like the first time since?
I know sometimes yeast infections can infect the skin but wondering if anyone has had a similar experience?
I am going to the doctor next week and have my apointment…just bored and curious if anyone else had gone through similar and the outcome…also randomly have run into a few nurses on here with great advice.

If sexually active un protected then it can be a std. Are you on any type of antibiotics? Antibiotics causes yeast infections in many women. Try not to have sex again until you visit the doctor because that can be why it comes back so fast.

My gyno gave me some vaginal dialators to use because I have a problem with muscle spasms down there. I recently used one and then realized that I had a yeast infection. I’ve since gotten rid of it with some Vagisil, but am not sure how I should go about cleaning the dialator so I don’t give myself another yeast infection. Has anyone ever had this problem before? What’s the best thing to do?

Can you clean it with bleach…………………and rinse well ?

I know pregnant women need to ask a doctor about medicines for a yeast infection, but is there even a problem for pregnant women to use something like monastat 7? Does a doctor have to be consluted first. I know it is recommended to do so, but I want to know if there was an over the counter medicine availble without a prescription.

You can safely use Monostat while you are pregnant. Follow the directions. You should also let your doctor know you have the yeast infection and what you used to treat it.

My wife believes that anything down there is going to give her an infection or something.

No. It is too much sugar in the diet or use of antibiotics that can cause yeast infections.

What your wife is probably concerned about is vaginal bacterial infections.

Irritation can be caused by using lotions and oils that are heavily scented or contain a harsh chemical. Irritation in that area can be highly uncomfortable and can lead to a bacterial infection.

Bacterial infections are sometimes caused by hygiene problems, (wiping issues!!) which can spread matter from the bottom to the vaginal area…causing a bacterial infection. They can also arise from dirty fingernails – any kind of hygeine issues.

There are safe lotions and oils which can be used in this area – these are usually products which are also safe to use with barrier methods of contraception, but otherwise I wouldn’t recommend using any lotions or oils (especially perfumed) in personal areas of the body.

I’m four months pregnant, and recently my doctor diagnosed me with a yeast infection. I took the medicine exactly like I was told, but I think it didn’t fully take care of the problem. What effects does a yeast infection have on the pregnancy?

You need to tell the doctor if you do not feel like it fully took care of the problem, that way it can be taken care of.

So I am positive I have a yeast infection. Problem? I can’t go to the doctor again for it, since I am a college student down in the money department.
I think the main problem was my change in diet and excessive sexual activity last week over spring break. I normally have a balanced diet and drink lots of water, cranberry juice and yogurt which my doctor recommended to keep chronic yeast infections at bay. I also got soap rubbed down there while taking a shower with my boyfriend and using non-water based lubricants without washing off throughly.

Can I keep some easy at home remedies? Nothing that will leave me smelling bad (like garlic), and won’t take more than a few days.

I’m also having a burning sensation when I pee, and it feels like I have something blocking my urethra. I’ve never felt this with other yeast infections, but it feels similar to when I used to get UTI’s. Ideas?
I’m going to schedule an appt in the morning at our campus wellness center (which is 100% free), for the UTI, I’m pretty sure that’s what part of it is, but the yeast infection medication at our Pharmacy are more expensive.
I don’t want to BUY a book. I want real advice for something to get rid of it now. I’m currently waiting on my pee sample to be processed.

Hi,

I know exactly how you feel! I used to suffer from yeast infections constantly and no matter how many different
creams and pills I tried it always came back

I was so embarrassed by it that I couldn’t bare to keep going to the doctors. In the end I found this website on the internet which changed everything and made me feel myself again. If you want to take a look, it’s at http://www.QuickYeastInfectionCure.com

Hope it works for u too!

i think i have a yeast infection i bought a over the counter cream for a one day treatment 2 days ago when i first got it burned so badly but went away i have noticed that it has gotten a little better but i still have some itching? how long does it take to go away ?

Honestly, those 1 day treatment things don’t work too well for everyone. It should have knocked out the symptoms that day. You should either buy a 3-day or 7-day pack or call your doctor so they can give you an antibiotic.

I have been breastfeeding for 10 weeks now and had a rough start. My daugher was tongue tied and I ended up with cracked nipples the day she was born. Now my nipples are still sore and it feels as though they never really healed to begin with even though I used Lanolin in the beginning. By now I was thinking that it may be a yeast infection/thrush and I went to see my doc and she said it looks like they are just sore. I also went to see a lactation consultant to take care of possible latch on problems and she said the baby latches on perfectly and she said it looks like yeast. I tried Nystatin and it didn’t work, now they told me to buy an anti-fungus creme and it makes my nipples burn like hell. I don’t know what to do anymore! Anybody ever have this kind of problem? Any suggestions and thoughts are much appreciated!

I had it on my nipples and it ended up in my mouth too and my son had it in his mouth. We kept each other infected until we both got treatment at the same time. I used a solution of 1 part white vinegar to 3 parts water and applied it with a cottonball to my nipples every few hours and swished it in my mouth 3x per day until I got the Nystatin which ended up clearing us both up. The vinegar solution did help soothe the pain and soreness though.

It seems like I always get yeast infections and I’m starting to wonder if it’s not actually yeast. My doc usually says it’s yeast, but I’ve never gotten a second opinion. Are there any other conditions, illnesses that might cause the same symptoms to occur as a yeast infection? I’ve been tested for STDs, so it’s not that. I’m just really frustrated with this and want this problem to go away! It’s hurting my relationship because I can never be intimate with my bf.
I eat yogurt every day, and use non scented hypoallergenic soaps.
I do not wear tight clothes, and I always wear cotton panties.

I guess it depends on what specific symptoms you are referring to. Itch ,irritation, and a burning sensation can have multiple causes. Yeast is fairly easy to confirm by vaginal swab and culture as well as the type of discharge…. usually a curdled discharge is indicative of yeast but there may not be much of a discharge and would only be seen by a physician using a speculum on exam. As far as itch, irritation and burning, make sure of your personal habits are not adding to the problem or are the real cause being blamed on yeast.

1. Do not use perfumed agents on the skin or anywheres near the groin because what you may be experiencing is in actuality an allergic reaction to those agents.
2. Do not use Bounch or other fabric softeners on underware for the same reason.
3. If you have very hard water or a water softener, not all the soap may be removed in the rinse cycle of the wash. When the machine stops, turn it all the way over to rinse again and add a full cup of white (clear) vinegar to the water. It is an acid and will neutralize base soaps and allow them to be removed easily from clothing. Otherwise a single drop of urine or vaginal moisture release onto the fabric will re-activate the soaps and then migration to the soft tissue causing more itching and irritation.
4. Don’t wear tight clothing that would cause mechanical irritation from walking especially if you are overweight which will accentuate the mechanical irritation.
5. Use a good sterile personal lubricant again without fragrance or gental warming gels. Use this every time for sex to prevent mechanical irritation from the get go.KEEP it simple so that what you do does not cloud the waters and cause their own harm.
6. Never use mineral oil or vaseline as a lubricant. It is actually a petroleum distallate and for some people is just as irritating as using gasoline. (plus the fact is may dissolve latex)
7. Make sure you do not have an allergy to latex if hopefully you are using condoms.
8. Spermicidal jellies can also be a source for irritation If one type is causing a problem, ask for a different formula that hopefully is not as irritating.
9. Make sure your bf takes a shower before sex especially if he is not circumcised and no condom is used. Mechanical irritation to rough up a soft tissue surface followed a smear of foreign bacteria from under a foreskin or from poor hygiene on his part can cause you to suffer. It always amazes me how many men use a public restroom, pee and never wash their hands. If that is a standard of behavior, it follows that other health habits can be poor.
10. Take a shower not a bath but if you must take baths, limit them to once a day and less than 10 minutes. Long term soaking in the tub can remove the body’s own lubrication from vaginal tissue and expose the nerve endings in the tissue causing itch and burning.
11. Avoid bubble baths for the same reason. If you disturb the natural barrier of mucous and the upper epithelial lining of these tissues, when you urinate, the salty urine will draw fluid from the lower tissue layers causeing an immediate burning sensation that will last until what remains on the labia is diluted by your own moisture.
12. when wiping the area, use a non-sented toilet paper and pat… do not rub
13. After a shower,use a hair dryer and dry the pubic area before getting dressed. A lot of moisture will cling to the hair and activate soaps,dyes and fragrances before you even start your day.
14. Do not use scented tampons and change more frequently.

These are the mechanical and allergy preventing steps you can take to maintain good genital health and prevent irritation and burning that mimick yeast infections. Most also work for men to avoid jock itch and allergies. It is just more prevalent in women due to exposed mucosal membranes of the labia. Hope that helps