What are some symptoms of a yeast infection?
Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 at
4:57 am
I am pregnant. And so i get checked down there regularly. but last night me and my husband had sex. And now this morning my vagina kinda iches and burns a little. Is this normal to happen after you have sex. or do you think it could be a yeast infecton. What are the symtoms of a yeast infection?
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The symptoms of yeast infection, are: itching, itching and more itching, also a smell similar to faint onion odor. Yellowish to whitish discharge. Also the vagina as well as your entire body are going through enormous hormonal changes with pregnancy. Could simply be the intercourse irritated your vagina a little. I’m sure your getting prenatal care, I think it would be a good ideal, especially since your pregnant, to give your health care provider a call. He or She would have a much better prospective, and accurate diagnose than any of us here on the Internet. Thank you for the opportunity to address your question, and Please give that Doctor a call.
IT IS ITCHY AS YOU SAID. OR YOU COULD HAVE HAD SEX AND YOU WERE TOO DRY.
It is possible that you have a yeast infection. A woman’s body tends to be more sensitive to yeast when they are pregnant. The signs of a yeast infection are burning, itching, foul odor, and thick yellowish discharge. If you are experiencing one or all of those then you probably do have an infection. If you are still bothered by it by tomorrow I would recommend calling your doctor and he can tell you the best over the counter medication to use while you are pregnant.
The number one telltale sign of a yeast infection is a discharge that looks like cottage cheese – really gross I know. You probably dont have one yet, if thats all the symptoms you have but keep watching it. There are other infections that can be brought on by having sex though, one which I believe is called the honeymooners itch (although you dont need to be a honeymooner to get it lol) or something like that so if it lasts a few more days go get it checked out.
A yeast infection could make you itch and burn. Normally, your vagina will have an unusually strong odor that is rather unpleasant and definitely "different" from normal. You could also have a urinary tract infection of your urethra which is located directly "south" of your clitoris and "north" of your vagina. Either one is totally possible from your symptoms.
do the fact that you are pregnant check with you doctor to be on the safe side.
yes, your vagina is definatly irritated. No, its not normal, but it is typical during pregnancy. Keep it very clean, and very dry. Keep away from sugar!! Yeast harbors in warm, moist areas, and thrives on sugar. Yogurt has acidophilis, which kills yeast. Before it turns into a "full blown" yeast infection. Try this. If it does worsen, call your Dr. but being pregnant, you are very suseptable to yeast infections. Good luck!!
It’s common during pregnancy. If your symptoms don’t disappear in a day or so, I wuld definitely see a doctor.
More information on yeast infection
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/candidiasis_yeast_infection/page3_em.htm
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001511.htm
a doctor can tell for sure if you have a yeast infection by taking a swab and looking in a microscope. most of us can’t do this at home, but sometimes you can tell by the feel, look, and smell that you have a yeast infection. if your symptoms don’t match this list, or you are confused or uncertain, go see a doctor if at all possible.
feels like an intense itching, burning sensation, localized in your vagina and vulva. this itching is not always present, but can get really bad, so bad you can hardly walk, let alone ride your bike to the pharmacy or doctor to get it treated.
looks like clumpy nasty white stuff. most medical descriptions compare the discharge to ricotta cheese, but it can range from thick and not clumpy to faintly yellow to thin and clear.
it smells pretty much exactly like yeast, although the yeast used in brewing and baking is an entirely different species (Saccharomyces cerevisiae). no bacteria could smell like that, so it’s a great diagnostic.
alot of itching and burning. when u pee, it burns too. when u pee and wipe, if u notice any blood on tiolet paper is because u itched so much. area very sore. area also can be a little swelled as well.
According to "The Home Remedies Handbook by The Editors of Consumer Guide":
Most women are bothered at one time or another by the itching, burning, pain, and discharge that comes with a vaginal infection. Yeast infections can be caused by a number of organisms, many of which inhabit the healthy vagina. One of the most common causes of vaginitis is the fungus Candida albicans. Yeast infections are characterized by itching, caked discharge that smells like baking bread, and reddening of the labia and sometimes upper thighs. Yeast infections, especially recurrent ones, are a signal that your body is out of balance. Candida normally grows in a healthy vagina, but the slightly acid pH environment keeps Candida and other microorganisms from multiplying rapidly enough to cause infection. However, a variety of factors can make the body go "tilt" and alter the vaginal pH enough to allow one or more microorganisms to grow unchecked. The itching, burning, pain, and discharge are caused by the waste products of rapidly multiplying Candida (or other) organisms. There are plenty of things that can throw your body out of balance. Many women find they are more vulnerable to yeast infection under these conditions:
* Pregnancy. The hormonal changes associated with pregnancy alter the vaginal pH and increase carbohydrate (glycogen) production, which provides food for infectious organisms.
* Menstruation. Some women report more yeast flare-ups just before or just after their menstrual period.
* Antibiotics. Candida live in the healthy vagina in balance with other microorganisms, especially lactobacilli. Tetracycline, ampicillin, and other antibiotics kill the vaginal’s lavtobacilli and allow Candida to multiply. Some antibiotics, especially tetracycline, also appear to stimulate the growth of yeast organisms.
* Diabetes or a high-sugar diet. High blood sugar caused by diabetes or by a high-sugar diet can change vaginal pH and contribute to yeast infections. Some women drink lots of fruit juice to prevent bladder infections. But fruit juice contains so much sugar, it may promote yeast infections.
* Stressful times. Doctors don’t fully understand the stress/yeast connection, but many women report an increse in yeast infections during times of high stress. While yeast infections can often be treated successfully at home, be sure yeast is the culprit. Other organisms, which require medical treatment, may be causing your symptoms. If the discharge is foul-smelling, yellowish, and frothy, you may be infected by one-celled protozoans called trichomonas or "trick." If you have a heavy discharge without much irritation and notice a fishy odor, particularly after intercourse, your symptoms may be caused by a bacterial infection doctors call "bacterial vaginosis." Bacterial infections are the most common cause of vaginitis. Both of these infections require treatment with prescription medication. In addition, symptoms similar to those of vaginitis may be caused by sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhea or chlamydia. It’s important to have your vaginal symptoms evaluated by a physician to ensure proper treatment. Many women who suffer from recurrent yeast infectons have had their symptoms diagnosed by a doctor and know all too well the signs and symptoms of a yeast flare-up. If you’re sure your vaginitis is caused by a yeast infection, try these home remedies:
* Use a vinegar douche. At the 1st sign of infection, try douching with a mild vinegar or yogurt douche. Use 1-3 tablespoons of white vinegar to 1qt of warm water; for a yogurt douche, make a dilute mixture of plain yogurt and warm water.
* Bring on the boric. Several studies have shown boric acid to be a safe, inexpensive, and effective yeast remedy. Use boric-acid capsules as a suppository.
You can’t buy the capsules already made up. Buy size ‘O’ gelatin capsules and fill them with boric acid. Then insert one per day vaginally for 7 days. Check with your pharmacist for the gelatin capsules and boric acid. Boric acid hasn’t been studied among pregnant women. If you’re pregnant, skip the boric acid. Instead, talk with your physician about other treatment options.
* Use an over-the-counter fungal cream. Both miconazole (Monistat) and clotrimazole (Gyne-Lotrimin) are effective in treating yeast infections. They’ve recently become available in pharmacies without prescription. Use the suppositories nightly for 3days or the cream once daily for 1 week. Don’t stop using the medication when your symptoms subside. Use it for the full course. If recurrent yeast infections are a problem, try using one of these antifungal creams a few days before and/or after your menstrual period.
* Try yogurt tabs. Some women find relief using Lactinex (lactobacillus) tablets vaginally 1x or 2x a day and douching with vinegar 2x a day for 1 days.
* Wash out the secretions. The organisms that cause yeast infection produce secretions that are irritating to the genital tissues. The nerve endings that sense the presence of the yeast are located at the vaginal opening. Although you may have an infection inside the vagina, you can often get symptomatic relief, by simply washing away the secretions with water or with a douche.
* Stay dry and loose. Yeast organisms like warm, moist conditions, with little or no oxygen. In order to deny them the perfect growing medium, be careful to dry your vaginal area thoruoghly after bathing or showering. Avoid wearing tight, restrictive clothing that can hold in heat and moisture, and avoid lounging around in a wet bathing suit for long periods of time. Opt for loose clothing and "breathable" cotton underwear and, if you must wear nylons, wear the type that has a cotton-lined panty or crotch.
* Avoid harsh soaps, "feminine hygiene" sprays, and perfurmed products. Harsh soaps and hygiene sprays irritate the vagina and throw off its natural balance. Perfumed products contain alcohol that is drying to the tissues and hundreds of other chemicals that can cause irritation.
* Rethink your contaception. Women who take birth control pills or use contraceptive sponges appear to be at greater risk for developing yeast infections. While researchers haven’t established a cause-and-effect relationship between the Pill and yeast, some studies have shown that oral contraceptive increase the glycogen in the vagina (which provides more food for yeast reproduction). Contraceptive sponges seem to be a yeast culprit, too. We don’t know exaclty why contraceptive sponges increase yeast infections, but we do know they alter the vagina’s normal ecology. If recurrent yeast infections are a problem for you, consider alternative birth control method like condoms, a diaphram, a cervical cap, or an intrauterine device (IUD).
* Have both partners treated. Sexual partners can play "Ping-Pong" with yeast infections by passing the infection back and forth unless both partners are treated. Often, men harbor yeast organisms, especially in the foreskin of an uncircumcised penis, but show no symptoms. When one partner is treated, the other shoud be treated to avoid reinfection.
* Wash up and use condoms. Women with yeast infections should ask their lovers to wash up extra carefully before lovemaking. Couples who makelove before the infection is completely cured should use condoms during intercourse.
* Avoid routine douching. The American culture is into cleansing. But the vagina doesn’t need to be cleaned. It does that naturally. Routine douching upsets the vaginal pH and can actually cause yeast infections.
* Practice good hygiene. While yeast if usually passed between sexual partners, it can also be passed to others like childre through activities such as shared baths. To ensure you’re not passing yeast, don’t share baths or share towels with your children. Wash your hands frequently with soap and water, and wash your clothes in hot water. The hot water in your washing machine should kill the yeast organisms present in your clothes. But if you’re really worried about it, toss a cup of white vinegar into your rinse water." Wish you well.