A 34-year-old female asked:
I am on cyclogest pessaries. i have just finished with the antibiotics that was prescribed to me for urinary infection. now i am experiencing itchiness on my labia minara. i don't know if it is sensitivity or yeast infection. what can relieve it?
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Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
Probably yeast: Vaginal area itching after an antibiotic is very likely due to a yeast infection. Try an over the counter anti-yeast product. Choose one with active ingredient ending in "azole" (miconazole, clotrimazole, and several others). They all work equally well -- you can choose the least expensive (a pharmacist can help). If the problem continues after a few days, see a doctor for diagnosis. Good luck.
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Dr. Judith Tellermananswered
Clinical Psychology 44 years experience
It might be a yeast reaction to the antibiotics. You should see a Gynecologist Doctor to be sure of your diagnosis and receive treatment for your problem.
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