A 25-year-old female asked:
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?
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Dr. Gerald Klein answered
50 years experience Radiology
See a gynecologist: sounds like vaginitis, possibly candida or less likely bacterial. He can do a culture and recommend appropriate treatment
Answered on Nov 28, 2017
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered
53 years experience Infectious Disease
Typical symptoms!: Contrary to what you seem to think (or what you have been told), increased discharge is not one of the main symptoms of yeast. Your own symptoms are e ... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered
53 years experience Infectious Disease
Could be yeast: Your symptoms could be from a yeast infection, but you really shouldn't be try to guess at it. Better to see a doctor. If that's just not practical, y ... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jeff Livingston answered
22 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Sure: Try an over the counter yeast medication. See doc if not improved.
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A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kathy Robinson answered
32 years experience Family Medicine
Not that likely: It is possible that it is yeast but not very likely because yeast infections usually cause a lot of itching. Please see your doctor for testing to det ... Read More
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