Whats wrong with my vagina, please help?!
Question: The last few days my vagina has been kinda sore and when i have sex after it is swollen, really swollen and it hurts. When my boyfriend tries to rub it or ect.. it hurts. Excretions are white and creamy, but not thick, my clitorial area doesnt hurt, just near the vaginal enterance and lips around it. Whats wrong? I'm faithful to my boyfriend, so i couldnt have picked somethig up from someone else. whats wrong with me and how to i fix it? My gyno appt isnt till next week.
Answers: The last few days my vagina has been kinda sore and when i have sex after it is swollen, really swollen and it hurts. When my boyfriend tries to rub it or ect.. it hurts. Excretions are white and creamy, but not thick, my clitorial area doesnt hurt, just near the vaginal enterance and lips around it. Whats wrong? I'm faithful to my boyfriend, so i couldnt have picked somethig up from someone else. whats wrong with me and how to i fix it? My gyno appt isnt till next week.
it looks like you have a yeast infection..try buying some vagisil. you can find it in the drugstores like walgreens or grocery stores in the yeast infection area..monestat also helps, and it only takes one day to treat, as opposed to a few days for some other treatments..
http://www.monistat.com/index.jsp
http://www.vagisil.com/productinformatio...
Has your bf been faithful to you tho?
Are you sure your boyfriend has brought something to you? Being faithful to him is no guarantee that's he doing the same. Either way, see your doctor.
maybe your vag. has catch a virus.you should better have no sex yet until you have visit your doc.
Sex has probably been a little rough, maybe use lube next time and it wont hurt as much, im almost positive you dont have any disese, so its okay its just too much friction with sex.
Sounds like you might have been rubbed raw.
Until your apt. my only suggestion is to keep the area moist, and take a baking soda bath. Just take a regular bath and add some baking soda, there really isn't a over do it limit I'd think 1/2 cup or so would be enough, but no need to use a measuring cup. But don't put it right on your skin there. Maybe try diaper rash cream but don't put it inside.
Too much sex? Maybe you have a yeast infection. Try drinking some cranberry juice..
Vaginal Yeast Infections - Symptoms
The symptoms of vaginal yeast infection include:
Vaginal itching that is often severe.
Vaginal discharge that is usually white, curdlike, and odorless.
Red, irritated skin around the opening to the vagina (labia).
Pain while urinating when urine touches irritated skin.
Pain in the vagina during sexual intercourse.
Symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection are more likely to occur during the week before a menstrual period.
There are other conditions with similar symptoms, such as bacterial vaginosis or a sexually transmitted disease. Itching and redness of the vulva can also be caused by a reaction to vaginal products such as soap, bath oils, spermicidal jelly, or douches. If you are unfamiliar with your symptoms, see your health professional for an accurate diagnosis.
Vaginal Yeast Infections - Home Treatment
Do not self-treat a vaginal yeast infection if you:
Are pregnant.
Are not sure your symptoms are caused by a vaginal yeast infection. If you have never been diagnosed with a vaginal yeast infection, see your doctor before treating it with a nonprescription antifungal cream. Sometimes women think they have a vaginal yeast infection when symptoms are caused by a different condition, such as bacterial vaginosis or a sexually transmitted disease (STD).
Have been exposed to a sexually transmitted disease (STD), which would require a medical examination.
Are having a recurrent infection.
Should I use a nonprescription medication for a vaginal yeast infection?
Using nonprescription medication
When using a nonprescription vaginal medication for a vaginal yeast infection, follow the directions on the package insert, as well as these guidelines:
Eat a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and nonfat dairy products. Eating right helps your body to fight off infections. Although there is no clear connection between eating foods with lactobacillus organisms, such as yogurt or acidophilus milk, and reducing symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection, these foods can be part of a healthy diet. Be aware that taking lactobacillus supplements or inserting vaginal forms of lactobacillus have not been shown to prevent yeast infections from developing in women who have recently taken antibiotics.8
Use sanitary napkins instead of tampons while you are using nonprescription vaginal medications. Tampons can absorb the medication.
Avoid using soap when cleaning the vaginal area-rinse with water only.
If sexual intercourse is painful, avoid it. Otherwise, use a water-soluble lubricating jelly (such as K-Y Jelly) to reduce irritation. Do not trust a condom or diaphragm for birth control when using an antifungal cream or suppository. Many of the vaginal creams and suppositories used to treat yeast infections are oil-based, which can weaken rubber (latex).
If the genital area is swollen or painful, sitting in warm water (in a bathtub or sitz bath, not a hot tub) may help. Or instead, you may try putting a cool, damp cloth on the area. Do not rub to try to relieve itching.
Report your symptoms to your health professional if:
You are not sure that you have a yeast infection.
Your self-treatment is not working after one complete course of therapy.
Considerations
The risk of self-treatment is that your symptoms may be caused by a type of vaginal infection other than a yeast infection, such as bacterial vaginosis or a sexually transmitted disease (STD). If you have pelvic pain or fever, you need evaluation by a health professional.
If you are pregnant, it is important to be evaluated for vaginal symptoms. Some vaginal infections, such as bacterial vaginosis, gonorrhea, or chlamydia, may increase your risk of complications during pregnancy.
Women who take the anticoagulant medication warfarin and use a nonprescription vaginal yeast-fighting medication, such as Monistat, may have increased bruising and abnormal bleeding. If you take warfarin, talk with your health professional before using a yeast-fighting medication.
If you have risk factors for an STD, discuss your symptoms with your health professional before using a nonprescription medication.
Talk to your doctor before you try unproven home treatment methods, such as applying tea tree oil in the vagina or taking garlic supplements. These treatments have not been well studied. They may even cause other problems, such as allergic reactions, in some women.9 Douching is not recommended because it can make some infections worse.
Vaginal Yeast Infections - Cause
A vaginal yeast infection is caused by an overgrowth of yeast organisms that normally live in small numbers in the vagina. Factors that encourage an excess growth of vaginal yeast include:
Using antibiotics.
Having high estrogen levels (hyperestrogenemia), such as during pregnancy, hormone replacement therapy (HRT or ERT) use, high-dose birth control pill use, and the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle.1
Having diabetes, especially if your blood sugars are not well controlled and tend to be high.
Having an impaired immune system.
Using corticosteroids, such as prednisone.
Being overweight.
Having the genital area exposed to moisture for a long period of time (for example, wearing a wet bathing suit all day) or living in a warm, humid climate.
Most yeast infections involve Candida albicans (C. albicans), a yeast that can be treated effectively with standard yeast infection medication. Recurrent vaginal yeast infections tend to involve non