what are ALL of the signs/symptoms for a yeast infection??
December 5th, 2009 by admin | Filed in Yeast Infection Treatments
also, if you have one…what are the treatments and what do you need to expect?
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The most common symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection are:
Vaginal itching.
Irritated genital skin.
Pain or burning in the genital area with urination or sexual intercourse.
In some cases, white vaginal discharge that is usually curdlike and odorless. Some women have no noticeable discharge.
Symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection are more likely to occur during the week before a menstrual period.
How is it treated?
A vaginal yeast infection is usually treated with an antifungal cream or suppository that is put into the vagina or a single-dose antifungal tablet taken by mouth.
Nonprescription vaginal medications are available for treating a vaginal yeast infection; vaginal boric acid capsules are another option. If you have had a vaginal yeast infection before, are not pregnant, and are certain your present symptoms are the same as during the previous infection, you can self-treat your infection. If you have a yeast infection that keeps returning despite treatment, see your health professional. A recurring yeast infection can be a sign of another health problem.
Yeast infections are common during pregnancy. If you are pregnant, do not use any medication without first discussing your symptoms with your health professional
I itch so much i go crazy
Go to the Doctor while you waite to get in to a drug store and tell the pharmacist your problem they will help you out with the problem in the short term
DO NOT skip the doctor drugs from him or her and about 3days to week you will not have problem
Please no home treatment get the drugs and make sure it is a yeast infection NO Matter how much it sounds like the rest of us
If this is your "first", don’t self diagnose–it could be so many other, more serious issues going on "down there"….get yourself to a ob/gyne, stat!
itching itching itching. you can buy over the counter medicine at the drug store. one day cure to 7 day cure meds available
Itching, discharge, perhaps a rash and pain. Go to the drug store and get some Monistat because it works very well – it used to be a prescription but they let it be sold over the counter a few years ago.
http://www.monistat.com/index.jsp
Vaginal Yeast Infection Defined
A vaginal yeast infection is an excess growth of yeast cells in the vagina. Yeast infections are very common in women of childbearing age but can occur at any age. Although they can very uncomfortable, vaginal yeast infections rarely lead to serious health problems.
Symptoms of Vaginal Yeast Infection
The most common symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection are:
Vaginal itching.
Irritated genital skin.
Pain or burning in the genital area with urination or sexual intercourse.
In some cases, white vaginal discharge that is usually curdlike and odorless. Some women have no noticeable discharge.
Symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection are more likely to occur during the week before a menstrual period.
Causes of a Vaginal Yeast Infection
A healthy vagina normally contains many bacteria and small numbers of yeast cells. The most common bacteria found in the vagina, Lactobacillus acidophilus, help prevent other organisms, such as yeast, from growing in excess and causing an infection. About 70% to 90% of yeast infections are caused by a strain of yeast called Candida albicans.
When there is a change in the normal balance of organisms in the vagina, yeast can overgrow, causing symptoms. This imbalance can be caused by many factors, including use of broad-spectrum antibiotics for other conditions, high estrogen levels (as during pregnancy or hormone replacement therapy), or certain medical conditions, such as diabetes or HIV infection.
Diagnosis of Vaginal Yeast Infection
Vaginal itching and a white vaginal discharge that is odorless and looks like cottage cheese are classic signs of a vaginal yeast infection. However, it’s easy to misdiagnose a vaginal infection. If your symptoms are not typical of a yeast infection, you aren’t certain of your diagnosis, or you’re pregnant and have symptoms, see your health professional. A vaginal exam and possibly a culture of vaginal discharge can help diagnose whether another type of organism is present.
Treatment of Vaginal Yeast Infection
A vaginal yeast infection is usually treated with a vaginal antifungal cream, tablet, or suppository for several days. While some women prefer taking a tablet by mouth, oral treatment may be reserved for recurrent infection that may be caused by yeast throughout the body. This is mainly because oral medication affects the entire body, and vaginal treatment limits its effect to the genital area. Oral antifungal medication can cause side effects such as headache, nausea, and abdominal pain; vaginal treatment is unlikely to cause side effects.
Nonprescription vaginal medications are available for treating vaginal yeast infection; vaginal boric acid capsules are another option. If you have had a vaginal yeast infection before, are not pregnant, and are certain your present symptoms are the same as during the previous infection, you can self-treat your infection. If you have a yeast infection that keeps returning despite treatment, see your health professional. A recurring yeast infection can be a sign of another health problem.
Yeast infections are common during pregnancy. If you are pregnant, do not use any medication without first discussing your symptoms with your health professional.
Reoccurrence of Vaginal Yeast Infections
Yes. A yeast infection is considered to be recurrent if you have four or more infections that cause symptoms and are unrelated to antibiotic use within 1 year. Severe or persistent yeast infections are a problem for about 5% of affected women and can be related to diabetes, pregnancy, or another health condition.
If you have a recurrent vaginal yeast infection, your health professional may do a culture to confirm that yeast is present. You may also be tested for certain conditions that could be making you more vulnerable to yeast overgrowth, such as diabetes or HIV infection.
you can now buy over the counter medicine but usually it is very bothersome itchy and smelly if it gets bad enough the guys usually say it looks like cottage cheese between your lips
The most common symptoms tend to be itchy-ness, a change in discharge color, thickness or amount, or if your discharge starts to give off a fishy smell. But be aware that people are sensitive to their own smells, and if you’re looking for it, a small smell could seem like a whole lot to you.
Some of the things that cause a yeast infection can be stress, or not getting enough sleep, but there are other ways, too.
To cure it, you can get over the counter creams or pills, or you can just ignore it if it doesn’t bother you too much. Chances are it might go away after a week or two (this has happened to me a few times), but if it doesn’t clear up after a week or so you should probably ask your doctor.