Can a yeast infection escalate to a cervical infection if it is left untreated?
CERVICITIS. Yes. Untreated vaginitis becomes cervicitis due to spread of infection.
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Can your yeast infection move up to become a cervical infection if not treated?
No. A yeast infection is an infection of the vagina and the opening of the vagina. It will not cause an infection in the cervix or uterus. The over the counter meds to treat yeast and pretty effective. Yeast grows due to sugar, so if you have yeast stop all sugar, carbs, fruit, pop, alcohol.
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Hi! Can I still have a cervical biopsy even if I have yeast infection at the moment of the exam?
Yes. The cervical biopsy results will not be compromised if there is also yeast present.
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If you have a yeast infection how can I use OTC medicine when I don't have a cervix anymore won't it just run out or will I have to take pills for it?
Cervix not relevant. The otc medication goes into the vagina. It won't matter if there is a cervix at the top of the vagina. Some medication might run out the vagina, but nothing runs out the top, which is closed.
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I had three cervical polyps removed about 21/2 years ago, I have been having a white discharge again, not thick like a yeast infection, is it possible I'm getting them again
Typically . Typically polyps will present with abnormal uterine bleeding, spotting between periods, etc. Or are asymptomatic.Therefore most likely not. However if you experienced similar symptoms before, i suggest you have an evaluation repeated since they have a tendency to come back. Hope this helps.
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I had a surgical abortion 3 days ago and I now have a yeast infection. Is this dangerous since my cervix hasnt healed?
NO. Usually related to antibiotic use, easily treated with either oral fluconazole ( Diflucan ) or vaginal suppositories ( Monistst 3 ) . Please consult your gyn.
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I have tested positive for strep b, with some cervix inflammation and no yeast, though all my symptoms suggest a yeast infection. Any ideas?
Treat the Strep. Strep is present in the vagina in about 1 out of 3 women. It usually does not cause problems, but if you have unexplained symptoms (inflammation) it could be the strep - an antibiotic from your physician should clear that up.
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9 days late, fluttering above pubicbone, nauseous after anything I eat, pinching feeling in ovaries & cervix, neg home test. Yeast infection to blame?
Blood test. possibly, pregnancy test should be positive if pregnant, maybe consider getting a serum blood test.
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Does azythromicin affect trivora? Also I had a yeast infection and my obgyn checked my cervix said I had the infection, if I was pregnant could hetell
No affect. It has long been believed and said by some that antibiotics decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills.
But accordance with mayo clinic, thre is no long term study to confirm this belief.I will say it will not affect trivora or any other bcps effectiveness.
No you can not tell if you are pregnant in early pregnancy by looking at cervix.
Why you did not ask these questions to your gynecologis.
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No. The only antibiotic known to affect birth control pills is called rifampin. The idea that the birth control is affected by all antibiotics is a popular misconception.
Also, while the cervix might look different when you are pregnant, this is not accurate. You should check a pregnancy test!
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Diagnosed with yeast infection and my cervix is irritated I have thick white discharge with alittle pink. 22 weeks pregnant is this normal?
Yeast vaginitis . Yeast vaginitis is common in pregnancy. Can get treatment of causes discomfort .
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Can your yeast infection move up to become a cervical infection if not treated?
No. A yeast infection is an infection of the vagina and the opening of the vagina. It will not cause an infection in the cervix or uterus. The over the counter meds to treat yeast and pretty effective. Yeast grows due to sugar, so if you have yeast stop all sugar, carbs, fruit, pop, alcohol.
Read more...
Hi! Can I still have a cervical biopsy even if I have yeast infection at the moment of the exam?
Yes. The cervical biopsy results will not be compromised if there is also yeast present.
Read more...
If you have a yeast infection how can I use OTC medicine when I don't have a cervix anymore won't it just run out or will I have to take pills for it?
Cervix not relevant. The otc medication goes into the vagina. It won't matter if there is a cervix at the top of the vagina. Some medication might run out the vagina, but nothing runs out the top, which is closed.
Read more...
I had three cervical polyps removed about 21/2 years ago, I have been having a white discharge again, not thick like a yeast infection, is it possible I'm getting them again
Typically . Typically polyps will present with abnormal uterine bleeding, spotting between periods, etc. Or are asymptomatic.Therefore most likely not. However if you experienced similar symptoms before, i suggest you have an evaluation repeated since they have a tendency to come back. Hope this helps.
Read more...
I had a surgical abortion 3 days ago and I now have a yeast infection. Is this dangerous since my cervix hasnt healed?
NO. Usually related to antibiotic use, easily treated with either oral fluconazole ( Diflucan ) or vaginal suppositories ( Monistst 3 ) . Please consult your gyn.
Read more...
I have tested positive for strep b, with some cervix inflammation and no yeast, though all my symptoms suggest a yeast infection. Any ideas?
Treat the Strep. Strep is present in the vagina in about 1 out of 3 women. It usually does not cause problems, but if you have unexplained symptoms (inflammation) it could be the strep - an antibiotic from your physician should clear that up.
Read more...
9 days late, fluttering above pubicbone, nauseous after anything I eat, pinching feeling in ovaries & cervix, neg home test. Yeast infection to blame?
Blood test. possibly, pregnancy test should be positive if pregnant, maybe consider getting a serum blood test.
Read more...
Does azythromicin affect trivora? Also I had a yeast infection and my obgyn checked my cervix said I had the infection, if I was pregnant could hetell
No affect. It has long been believed and said by some that antibiotics decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills.
But accordance with mayo clinic, thre is no long term study to confirm this belief.I will say it will not affect trivora or any other bcps effectiveness.
No you can not tell if you are pregnant in early pregnancy by looking at cervix.
Why you did not ask these questions to your gynecologis.
Read more...
No. The only antibiotic known to affect birth control pills is called rifampin. The idea that the birth control is affected by all antibiotics is a popular misconception.
Also, while the cervix might look different when you are pregnant, this is not accurate. You should check a pregnancy test!
Read more...
Diagnosed with yeast infection and my cervix is irritated I have thick white discharge with alittle pink. 22 weeks pregnant is this normal?
Yeast vaginitis . Yeast vaginitis is common in pregnancy. Can get treatment of causes discomfort .
Read more...