..yeast infection? (i hope not)?!
Question: i've been having vaginal irritation, white/clear discharge, and buring on and off for a while...um, not fun. i didn't really know what a yeast infection was before, but i think i have one now and don't know what to do. i thought my symptoms were just normal with puberty or something. i'm flying overseas to pakistan tomorrow for 3wks and have no idea how to confront my mom for help. what should i do?! how long can these go untreated? 'cause i think i've had mine at least 2 months. how are these caused? i read something about antibiotics; i take an antibiotic pill for acne, is this the culprit?? thanks!!
Answers: i've been having vaginal irritation, white/clear discharge, and buring on and off for a while...um, not fun. i didn't really know what a yeast infection was before, but i think i have one now and don't know what to do. i thought my symptoms were just normal with puberty or something. i'm flying overseas to pakistan tomorrow for 3wks and have no idea how to confront my mom for help. what should i do?! how long can these go untreated? 'cause i think i've had mine at least 2 months. how are these caused? i read something about antibiotics; i take an antibiotic pill for acne, is this the culprit?? thanks!!
Only a doctor can tell for sure if you have a yeast infection by taking a swab and run some tests. Most of us can sometimes tell by the feel, look, and smell that you have a yeast infection. If your symptoms don't match this list, or you are confused or uncertain, go see your doctor if at all possible.
It feels like an intense itching, burning sensation, localized in your vagina and vulva. This itching is not always present, but can get really bad, so bad you can hardly walk, let alone sit still or concentrate on anything.
It looks like clumpy white stuff. Most medical descriptions compare the discharge to ricotta cheese, but it can range from thick and not clumpy to faintly yellow to thin and clear.
It smells like bread or beer. In fact, it smells pretty much exactly like yeast.
There are other types of infections that can sometimes infect your vagina and vulva and it's helpful to know the symptoms of all of them so you can be really sure before you go treat yourself for a yeast infection you might not have.
A bacterial infection of the vagina can feel a lot like a yeast infection if the vulval area is itchy or painful. Unlike a yeast infection, the discharge can be dark yellow, green, or brown and it won't smell like bread, it can smell like fish or something rotting. If you think you might have a bacterial infection, or if you're not sure, get I would recommend going to see your doctor as this has to be treated with prescription antibiotics.
Urinary tract infections (UTI's) are due to bacteria infecting the urethra rather than the vagina. UTI's can be fairly easily distinguished from vaginal infections by a host of symptoms, including pain or burning when urinating, blood or mucus in urine, needing to urinate often, pain or pressure in back or lower abdomen and a fever or chills. If you think you might have a UTI, don't delay, go see your doctor, because the infection can travel up past the bladder, causing kidney damage.
Another type of infection called trichomoniasis is caused by a parasite that can infect both the vagina and the urinary tract, and is primarily sexually transmitted. If you have a trichomoniasis infection, your vagina can be itchy or painful, it can hurt to urinate, intercourse can be painful, and occasionally you can experience pain in your lower abdomen. Again, you have to see a doctor to get antibiotics to treat this.
I would recommend you see your doctor just to rule out any other infections and to get a proper diagnosis and proper treatment.
Good luck :)
Yeast infection is white discharge, it looks like cottage cheese and there is itching. Any kind of vaginal infection should not go untreated because it can cause a complication known as pelvic inflammatory infection, cervicitis, etc.
My advice? Get treated before you go.
antibiotics are a major cause!just go to any pharmacy or store and buy monistat creme,its over the counter.why "confront" ur mom?yeast infections are not necessarily sexual.mostly,they are due to antibiotic use,recent childbirth and certain illnesses,such as diabetes.even using bubblebath or soaps-anything that interrupts the normal p.h of ur system.speak to ur dr who is prescribing the antibiotics,they can help.dont suffer,there is no need to !get monistat,and please tell ur mom and dr.virgins can have yeast infections.it isnt anything ur mom should be upset about.being a woman,.ur mom will understand-she has probably had several yeast infections herself.
If you do not have time to see a doctor and do not want to involve your mom, I suggest go to your local Walgreens, CVS, etc.........and explain your dilemma to the pharmacists. Maybe they have some advice on some over the counter medicine that will help. I believe they make something you can buy that will help. If possible find a female pharmacists, that might make you more comfortable when explaining your problem. I am a guy so I may not be much help. I wish you all the best and be safe while away!
Glen~
Medication can cause some irregular discharge. You stop taking antibiotics and see how it goes
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