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Doctor insights on: Can A Yeast Infection Convert Into Trichomoniasis

Trichomoniasis: Trichomoniasis (or “trich”) is a very common sexually transmitted disease (std) that is caused by infection with a protozoan parasite called trichomonas vaginalis. Although symptoms of the disease vary, most women and men who have the parasite cannot tell they are infected. The disease is not related to yeast. ...Read more

Trichomonas: No, but you can have both simultaneously ...Read more

No, not possible: Trichomonas and vaginal yeast are entirely different and one does not change into the other. Most women normally carry yeast in the vagina, and most women have symptoms from it (yeast infection) from time to time. Trichomonas is an STD and can only be acquired from an infected male partner. However, it can be carried for years without symptoms; new diagnosis doesn't always mean new infection. ...Read more

See answer: Discharge is common to all women and helps vaginas stay healthy by regularly flushing them out and maintaining their ph. Most women have some vaginal discharge throughout their menstrual cycle. Discharges that are relatively whitish, clear, or yellow when dried and unassociated with pain or other symptoms more likely to be insignificant and non-infectious. Recommend good gyn exam and culture. ...Read more

Below: The symptoms are similar from both types of vaginal infections.
However, if you cont to have symptoms, you should contact your DR as they have the lab results from your last exam. ...Read more

Yeast infections are: Common fungal infections. Trichomonas is a sexually transmitted parasitic infection. They are two different infections. One does not morph into the other. Take care. ...Read more

Different tests: Most yeast infections can be diagnosed by exam, without any lab test at all. Trich requires its own lab test. ...Read more

Good: Good news! yeast infections are not treated with Metronidazole gel - trichomonas is, so you were already treated for trichomonas. There is a chance you could spread it if the treatment did not work, so if you are still experiencing symptoms, let your doctor know. ...Read more

Yeast infec unlikely: Yeast infection is not uncommon after antibiotic treatment, but usually is associated with itching and a white cheesey discharge. Yellow green sounds more like persistent infection with trich or other bacterial vaginitis. I recommend that you be reexamined and retested, to include GC and BV as well. ...Read more

Can't say: You need to get tested to find out. No other way to tell. Get seen by a doctor, ideally a gynecologist. ...Read more

STD: Perhaps your partner is not quite as monogamous as you are. Trichomonas is generally sexually transmitted, but yeast may be acquired in other ways. What is the "something else"? You need to have a frank and open conversation with your partner without being accusatory. ...Read more

Treatment is simple: If you are referring to vaginal yeast infection, you should get treated with at least using over the counter medication. There are multiple anti- fungal creams at the drug store and they are not expensive. Ask the pharmacist for help.

You may also have a different type of infection, like bacterial vaginosis. Seek medical care with a gynecologist or a family physician. ...Read more

Vaginal?: 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. ...Read more

I don't know your: Symptoms. But one can develop chronic or recurrent yeast infections. ...Read more

Med eval.: 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. ...Read more

To know for: Sure, you need exam and tests. Typical symptoms of vaginal candidiasis are cottage cheese like discharge and itching. You should also get tested for diabetes if this becomes recurrent problem. ...Read more

Yeast: Some tx options include vaginal cream, ointment or suppository for sev. Days (7 to 14 days sometimes). OTC meds include Monistat (miconzole), Vagistat-1 (tioconazole), Femstat (buoconazole), Gyne-Lotrimin or Mycelex (clotrimazole). OTC meds don’t work? See your Dr. S/he may order Diflucan (fluconazole) (oral antifungal) that is taken once (occasionally needs multiple doses for complicated cases). ...Read more

Vaginal?: 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. For your first possible yeast infection - get medically evaluated to get an accurate diagnosis. ...Read more

See your doctor: This is one of those problems where a visit to your doctor is necessary to figure out what's going on. Only after a thorough evaluation, including examination and possibly labs and other tests, can your doctor correctly diagnose you and treat you effectively. ...Read more

Classic: This is typical for diabetes

close follow up with your doc is very important. ...Read more

Symptoms: Vaginal itching, thick whitish discharge, external itching or irritation are common symptoms. Diet can have an effect. So can your blood sugar levels. See your healthcare provider if it happens frequently. ...Read more

Treat it: If that is truly the correct diagnosis and not just your assumption, there are many medications available to treat it, both over the counter and by prescription. ...Read more

Get evaluated for: Definitive diagnosis. 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. ...Read more

Have diagnosis: Medically confirmed. Yeast infections may be treated with OTC meds such as: Clotrimazole, Miconazole, Butoconazole & Tioconazole. Sometimes prescription of Diflucan  (Fluconazole)may be indicated. ...Read more

Yeast infection?: If it’s your 1st possible yeast infection or you aren’t sure if it’s yeast – see your dr. Some tx options include vaginal cream, ointment or suppository for sev. Days (7 to 14 days sometimes). OTC meds include Monistat (miconzole), Vagistat-1 (tioconazole), Femstat (butoconazole) (buoconazole), Gyne-Lotrimin or Mycelex (clotrimazole). OTC meds don’t work? See your dr for oral meds. ...Read more

Consider diflucan (fluconazole): Dr. Fowler has discussed many excellent medications. If these don't work consider contacting your physician for an oral course of fluconazole (Diflucan) ...Read more

If your yeast: Infection is not responding to over the counter medications then it is probably time to see your gynecologist. Take care. ...Read more

See below: There are several over-the-counter creams that are effective. If symptoms persist, see your family doctor. ...Read more

Since you aren't: Certain - see your physician for definitve diagnosis. Take care. ...Read more

Test for Diabetes: Repeated yeast infection may be sign of elevated sugar.Get tested. ...Read more

See below: Men with yeast infections may have burning or itching at the urethra (hole in the penis). There may be a red rash as well. Monistat can be applied to the tip of the penis twice a day. If not resolving in a week, see physician. ...Read more

Vaginal discharge: A yeast infection usually yields a whitish cottage cheese type of discharge that itches and can cause swelling of the labia with irritation. Ovulation discharge usefully is thin and watery with the consistency of egg whites and does not cause any type of irritation or itching. ...Read more

If diagnosis is not: Clear - then it is prudent to be medically evaluated. ...Read more

A yeast infection: Should not impact menstruation.

Medication: There are over the counter yeast creams that work well and several prescription medications. Chance of yeast is decreased by avoiding sugar and alcohol. ...Read more

Yeast infection: Some tx options include vaginal cream, ointment or suppository for sev. Days (7 to 14 days sometimes). OTC meds include Monistat (miconzole), Vagistat-1 (tioconazole), Femstat (buoconazole), Gyne-Lotrimin or Mycelex (clotrimazole). OTC meds don’t work? See your Dr. S/he may order Diflucan (fluconazole) (oral antifungal) that is taken once (occasionally needs multiple doses for complicated cases). ...Read more

Yeast inf: Yeast inf is treatable. Eat yogurt. And get femstat (butoconazole) cream. Usually people get with antibiotics. Immunocompromised states or diabetics. Depends where the inf is? ...Read more

Tell your mom: Your symptoms. If this is your first potential yeast infection - accurate diagnosis via med eval would be prudent. Take care. A yeast infection is not an std. It is a common problem. ...Read more

Anti-fungal: If the yeast infection is in the diaper area, over the counter Clotrimazole (mycelex (clotrimazole) and others) will work well. If it is an oral infection, a prescription will be necessary. ...Read more

Yes: Especially is there is a lot of moisture. ...Read more