is this a yeast infection?!


Question: Is this a yeast infection?
I just stopped taking antibiotics yesterday, twice a day for 10 days and I think it gave me a yeast infection. Is there such thing as a topical yeast infection without the cottage cheese discharge? The labia is just very dry and itchy, to the point of flaking a little. It itches like crazy if i exercise! There is a little bit of discharge that just looks like lotion...but it doesn't come out.

I'm waiting at least a week of being off antibiotics, and if it doesnt go away then i will go to the doctor. I'm just not sure if this is a yeast infection per say? It's definitely NOT an std, so don't suggest that please. I also haven't used any new bath products/detergent. Thanks

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Here I am suggesting u an easy way which u can do yourself
Buy a small bottle of BETADINE lotion,lactacyd lotion 60 mls pack and a few Canesten Clotrimazole 500mg vaginal suppository and a few syringes of 10 cc 10 amps of distilled water
instructions to u:
Now take 1 cc betadine and 1 cc lactacyd lotion in 10 cc syringe and 8 cc distilled water
Sit on stool, remove the needle and insert the syringe in vagina as much u can and push the solution fast
let the fluid flow out when stop than push one vaginal tablet as high as u can with the help of syringe
continue it for 5 days
foul smell will disappear in 24 hours,
u can use this procedure once a week as ur personal Hygiene
u can make love as usual with condom

doctor



It does sound like a yeast infection...but it would be best to go to the doc as soon as you get the first sign. Cause diflucon only works at the first signs of a yeast infection.

personal experience



It sounds from the symptoms you’ve described, that you may be suffering from candida albicans or a “yeast infection”. There are many risk factors that could cause a yeast infection including: pregnancy, high-dose estrogen oral contraceptives, semen in the vagina can change the pH, diabetes (increased sugar in the urine), antibiotic therapy, receiving oral sex, or immunosuppressive therapy. It is important that you try to avoid wearing wet swimwear, non-cotton underwear, using dyed toilet paper, or douching; these are all factors that can alter the pH of the vagina and make the environment more favorable for a yeast infection.
Symptoms of a yeast infection may include a vaginal discharge (slightly watery, white, or even a thick substance), itching, burning/redness, pain with intercourse and/or painful urination. If this is your first experience with these symptoms, you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, less than 12 years old, have a medical disorder (diabetes or HIV), or are currently on antibiotics it is important that you seek assistance of a physician before treating yourself with an over- the -counter (OTC) product.
The most convenient and effective OTC treatment is a three-day product such as Monastat 3 Combination Pack. It is important that you avoid these products if you have a known history of a “azole” allergy. The primary ingredient in Monastat is a miconazole nitrate 2% cream and a suppository with 1200mg of miconazole. The directions are to apply the cream to the vulva twice daily as needed for itching and inserting the suppository into the vagina daily for three days. It is preferred to use this product at night after a shower, when you’re getting ready to go to bed. Side effects may include vaginal itching, burning or irritation, similar to the infection.
Other helpful nondrug therapies can include regular intake of yogurt and wearing clean, cotton underwear daily. Remember that during therapy for a yeast infection, you should refrain from intercourse and do not use tampons or douche during therapy either.




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