Thursday, July 28th, 2011 at
12:01 pm
I am on a three day treatment pack of vaginal suppositories for a yeast infection. I’m supposed to use them over night, because i’m laying down and it will keep the medication in. Last night was supposed to be my third day, but I fell asleep without using the medicine. If I wait until tonight to use the final day of medication will it be less effective?
Thanks!
Saturday, February 12th, 2011 at
12:06 am
I’ve had two yeast infections, a little over a month apart from each other. The first one occured when I was unaware of my pregnancy, and this one I’m battling is taking place right before the 3-month benchmark. They seem to get worse and worse.
I took the usual yeast infection treatment I get, the night-time vaginal suppositories with the external cream. But my labia are SO SWOLLEN, and there are white patches on them. Not to mention the typical reddening, burning, discharge, yada yada. Is this swelling normal?! It’s never gotten this bad.
So help me out preggos, past preggos… what should I do?!
THANKYOUUUUU <3
Btw, there is no fishy smell.
Sunday, July 18th, 2010 at
12:13 am
A few days after my period, I noticed some itching around my crotch area. This went on for 2-3 days without becoming severe. I then had sex with my boyfriend yesterday, but it did not feel good, so I had him pull out. He noticed little chunks of white discharge on his penis, so we eventually came to the conclusion that I had a yeast infection. I have never had one before. We just went and purchased the generic store brand of Monistat 3-Day with three vaginal suppositories and three applicators (I’d heard that the actual Monistat brand burns upon application, so I didn’t want to take any chances with that). I am a little puzzled by the applicators and the suppositories, but I’ll figure it out tonight before use. I am 25 years old, to give some background.
I was wondering, since we had sex while I had the yeast infection, does he need to get treated as well? I have read that he could cause me to get another vaginal yeast infection if we had sex again after I treat what I have now. How does a male get treated for this? We will not be having sex until I am rid of this yeast infection.
Also, do vaginal yeast infections ever go away on their own, or do they always need to be cured with OTC or doctor-prescribed treatments? Are there any side effects of waiting more than a few days to get treated?
Thank you for any knowledgeable help and advice.
Thank you for all the responses so far. The itching around the vulva has gotten pretty severe today. I have researched and it seems that I have virtually all of the yeast infection symptoms (I have experienced an STI and even bacterial vaginitis in the past, and this is neither of those).
Saturday, February 6th, 2010 at
12:10 am
I had a cold and had to take antibiotics. As soon as I was done with the treatment I got a nasty vaginal yeast infection.
I was sick of taking the costly over the counter vaginal suppositories and read somewhere online that douching with vinegar would have the same effect, that is to balance the vaginal PH.
I have used it for 5 days now, diluting one table spoon of vinegar in a cup of luke warm water.
It has helped a great deal and I have been feeling so much better…no more itching and no discharge.
My question: For how long should I continue the vinegar treatment? How and when do I know when the yeast infection is gone for good?
Thanks in advance for your advice.