A 38-year-old female asked:
Do i need penicilin or monistat is ok? i don't know if this is yeast infection or herpes, is really really painful to pee and after i pee i see in my vagina red spots that after a while cover with a white stuff that it is easy to clean with paper the firs
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Dr. Joseph Jeuanswered
Family Medicine 46 years experience
It : It is possible that you have both herpes and a yeast vaginitis at the same time. Usually yeast vaginitis is not a painful problem, which makes me wonder about the herpes infection you mentioned. You relly need to see your family physician or gynecologist soon to sort this out and get proper treatment. Until then take some Ibuprofen or tylenol (acetaminophen) to control some of the pain.
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Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
Sounds like herpes: Severe yeast infection could do this, but this sounds most like herpes -- and since herpes is on your mind, you may be at risk. Penicillin is useless against either herpes or yeast. Monistat will help yeast but not herpes. You need to see a doctor ASAP, the sooner the better both for accurate diagnosis and because if it's herpes, treatment must be started early to be effective.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
I have chronicle BV and yeast infection. Does yeast infection or BV cause red spot inside wall of vagina? Negative for all STD tests?
Dr. Birendra Tandananswered
Urology 36 years experience
Yes it can. See a good Gyn for the cause for chronic infection has to be found and treated. Once yhat is done you will be fine. Good luck.
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A 17-year-old female asked:
How can you tell the difference between a yeast infection and a std? I have white discharge, redness, itchiness (sometimes) vagina just feels irritated. no burning while urination..does not hurt..odourless discharge.
Dr. Hishalah Zvulonanswered
22 years experience
Infection: The only definitive way to diagnose UTI vs vaginitis is to be evaluated by a women's health provider. History, physical exam and possible culture bas... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr told me I had a yeast infection. Got a pill for one day & I went to buy Monistat because the itching wasn't subsiding & the inside of my vagina still looked white. I had sex & next day I saw my urethra area is dark brown while the rest is pink?
Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Obgyn exam: Consider having your Obgyn do an examination. Yeast infections do not typically cause a brown discoloration of the periurethral area. Your doctor can ... Read More
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A member asked:
I have a yeast infection. I am on my 3rd day of monistat 7. My vagina feels fine all day but as soon as I insert the cream it's itchy and burning is t?
Dr. Lori Langeanswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Try stopping med: Perhaps you don't have a Vaginitis at all. Consider stopping the med. You could also have a slight allergy to an ingredient in the Monistat 7.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
I had a yeast infection so I took Monistat last Thursday night. Now my vagina has a buttery smell?
Dr. Ralph Bolinganswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
May be : a different kind of infection, if discharge or odor persists, you should see your doctor. Testing can be done to insure the best treatment is applied.
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