Question 1

severe vaginal pain, like a yeast infection for a week. slight purple/red discoloration. pressure and burning when urinating. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: Vaginal pain is common with yeast infections, particularly treated with over-the-counter medications. The coloration and discomfort can reflect many different types of infections as well as trauma, or immune responses again to these medications. See your doctor to be assessed particularly if it lasts more than a day or two.

Question 2

is it normal to have pain inside your vagina after a yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

Vaginal pain: Vaginal pain during or after a yeast infection is common. The yeast causing skin sloughing and irritation of the vaginal wall lining. After completed treatment this should subside, but if it doesn't say like a week out from finishing treatment I suggest you get a pelvic re-evaluation.

Question 3

how do i treat vagina  yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

Initially OTCproduct: Initially, you can try an over the counter product like Monistat, however, it may not work. The best approach is to confirm the infection in a GYN MD's office and seek a prescription product which will have more efficacy.

Question 4

what makes my vagina hurt after having a yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

Yeast: The yeast can make your tissues raw. Symptoms of a yeast infection may include: burning, redness & itching of the vulva; burning with urination & vaginal intercourse & a clumpy, white, vaginal discharge with no odor. Sometimes the discharge isn’t apparent.

Question 5

is a swollen vagina a sign of a yeast infection?

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It could be: The more common symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection are a "cottage cheeze discharge" and itching with possible local irritation and burning with urination.

Question 6

have i got a yeast infection if my vagina itches?

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A good possibilty: Could be allergic reaction, or sometimes herpes, see your gyn for an exam and culture.

Question 7

when after a yeast infection does my vagina smell?

Accepted Answer

No odor for Yeast: A yeast infection should not have an odor. If you have a vaginal discharge that is malodorous than you may have bacterial vaginosis or a std. Please see your physician if that is the case.

Question 8

is yogurt the best cure for a vagina yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

Doubtful: There are topical antifungals available both as vaginal suppositories and creams and ointments.  Yogurt is not likely to address this problem effectively, but it does not hurt to try it.

Question 9

itching vagina. not a yeast infection. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Vaginal itch: Could be one of several things, including allergic or ideosyncratic reactions to clothing or soap or other chemicals, infections, etc. The only way to solve this is to go and be examined professionally. Have a happy holiday.

Question 10

can a yeast infection spread outside the vagina to the inner thighs?

Accepted Answer

Yes: In the groin (more common in males) it is called jock itch. Yeast can become a dermatitis (skin related) and be red with even little red dots outside that are called satellite lesions. It is not that common in females but can happen. If lotrimin, tinactin, (tolnaftate) micatin help then it is definitely yeast.

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