Question 1

can vaginal dryness cause yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

No but : Yeast can cause vaginal dryness but not the other way around.

Question 2

can vaginal dryness during sex cause yeast infection two days after intercourse?

Accepted Answer

: Vaginal dryness does not cause yeast infection, but it can make the genital area more sensitive to irritation from friction during sex, causing symptoms similar to yeast infection. It also is possible that what you thought was "dryness" actually was an early symptom of yeast infection.

Question 3

vaginal itching and unusual vaginal dryness after taking wrong otc yeast infection medicines actually had bv ?

Accepted Answer

Possible: If you mean that you treated for yeast but are afraid you have bvv instead.  You may need to see your doctor for an accurate diagnosis.

Question 4

can vaginal dryness occur after treatment for a yeast infection? if so, what are ways to treat the dryness?

Accepted Answer

See Below: Vaginal dryness occurs when the ovaries produce a decreased amount of estrogen. This can occur at certain times in a woman's life, and may be permanent or temporary. Certain medications can cause this and some women experience this after treatment of a yeast infection. Use vaginal moisturizer and if not better, need to be seen by GYN.

Question 5

its been a month since i got treated for my yeast infection, why do i now have dry vagina.during intintercourse or when im horny , can't get wet?

Accepted Answer

Dry vagina: It takes time to heal the vagina after the infection.  Try a half teaspoon of "live" yogurt e.g. Activia introduced into vagina each day.  This will help the vagina rebuild its natural bacteria content.  Do not douche as this makes matters worse.  Also take the yougurt orally as this also helps.  Avoid intercourse for awhile until your tissues are healed.

Question 6

can vaginal dryness cause reoccurring yeast infections...had this problem for years but symptoms go away if i regularly masturbate?

Accepted Answer

See answer: As vaginal tissues become drier they lose the acidic protection of the natural lubricant and vaginal environment less effective at fighting infections making yeast infections and utis more likely. Most common in post-menopausal women, much less at age 21. In younger women, cause(s) less obvious. Common in diabetics. Unaware of any scientific validation of masturbation preventing but interesting.

Question 7

vaginal dryness and discharge. the discharge looks almost like toilet paper residue but its not. std and yeast infections negative.

Accepted Answer

Vaginal discharge: Sounds like a yeast variant or simply a change in vaginal secretions due to a virus or hormonal change. Get a gyn checkup to be sure.

Question 8

can vaginal dryness as the result of hysterectomy /menopause cause severe itching that feels like a yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

Vaginal Dryness: Reduced estrogen levels are the main cause of vaginal dryness. Estrogen, a female hormone, helps keep vaginal tissue healthy by maintaining normal vaginal lubrication, tissue elasticity and acidity. These factors create a natural defense against vaginal and urinary tract infections. But when your estrogen levels decrease, so does this natural defense, leading to increased urinary tract infection.

Question 9

i am experiencing vaginal dryness, itching, burning, and abnormal vaginal discharge (itchy, cheesy discharge). my vulva is very tender and red from the irritation. it seems like another yeast infection, which i get very regularly. why would that be?

Accepted Answer

See a gynecologist: sounds like vaginitis, possibly candida or less likely bacterial.  He can do a culture and recommend appropriate treatment

Question 10

i have vaginal discharge my doctor treated me for bv, yeast infection and chlymida and i still have discharge what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Vaginal infection: With everything you described, you should follow up with your doctor and make sure all of the infections are gone.  Bv and chlamydia are both a bacterial infections and the treatment may make your yeast infection worse.

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Vaginal itching and unusual vaginal dryness after taking wrong otc yeast infection medicines actually had bv ?

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Can vaginal dryness occur after treatment for a yeast infection? if so, what are ways to treat the dryness?

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Its been a month since i got treated for my yeast infection, why do i now have dry vagina.during intintercourse or when im horny , can't get wet?

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Can vaginal dryness cause reoccurring yeast infections...had this problem for years but symptoms go away if i regularly masturbate?

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Vaginal dryness and discharge. the discharge looks almost like toilet paper residue but its not. std and yeast infections negative.

A member asked:

Can vaginal dryness as the result of hysterectomy /menopause cause severe itching that feels like a yeast infection?

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I am experiencing vaginal dryness, itching, burning, and abnormal vaginal discharge (itchy, cheesy discharge). my vulva is very tender and red from the irritation. it seems like another yeast infection, which i get very regularly. why would that be?

A member asked:

I have vaginal discharge my doctor treated me for bv, yeast infection and chlymida and i still have discharge what could it be?

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