Symptoms
Itching
Swelling a little
Sometimes it burns
I have ALWAYS had vaginal discharge, but my parents think it’s from when I was molested when I was younger (k-8th grade)
Need to knows?
I have been sexually active (I really don’t want to get lectured on this, my parents know and we got over it. I also knew the dangers) with only one person, my boyfriend (we technically our virginity to each other, too.) He does not have any STD’s and neither do I. BUT I was molested by my stepfather since I was little up until 8th grade. I am in 10th grade now.
I have been on Loestrin 24 FE birth control for a few months. I have also been on the same kind for four months before I started again. I took a break for a month
I have gone to the "girly doctor" once (they gave me medication for a yeast infection)
I have had itching for a series of days twice now. It keeps happening.
This is the fourth time in the same year that I have had a yeast infection (or something like one).
I don’t really wear tight clothing, but my underwear kind of is (thongs, boyshorts, nylon, heck I honestly don’t really know…)
I USED to wipe back to front a year ago because I couldn’t get everything off (I have no idea why) but I found out that caused it so I have been wiping the correct way since.
I clean myself "down there" when I shower and bathe. I shower usually every day but some days I don’t have time so I skip a day or two.(I really have no choice) I have been told it is bad to clean myself there, and I have been told it was good.
I have been having infections a lot lately. My mom says it’s because of my underwear but I do wear cotton, too. I don’t like tight clothing that much but I do wear it.
Here are my questions
Do I have a yeast infection again? My mom says she doesn’t think I need to see the doctor. My doctor kind of creeped me out.
If I do, could it have anything to do with my boyfriend? (I KNOW he hasn’t cheated on me and I KNOW he doesn’t have any STD’s.
Can guys get yeast infections WITHOUT having sex?
Is it good or bad to clean my vaginal area?
Besides Monistat and those medications like it, are there any natural remedies around the house I can use to relieve the itching and get rid of the infection that I can aply to the area directly and/or eat or something? (I am really poor, I can’t afford to buy more medications for it.)
Can having reaccuring yeast infections be serious?
I’m really confused here…any information on what I should do and know about would be highly appreciated. I am willing to answer any questions. Just please don’t be mean, I’m kind of freaking out here and I’m hoping that what I am having isn’t serious.
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