WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for November, 2000: Re: Thanks- To Dr. Montgomery Re: yeast question

Re: Thanks- To Dr. Montgomery Re: yeast question

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 16 Nov 2000 10:02:46 -0600 (CST)

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Yeast infection is typically associated with a "curdy" vaginal discharge, however, that isn't always the case. Often it takes looking at a vaginal swab under the microscope to be sure. The material you describe could certainly be from the anything you apply either on the outside or vaginally... Lynn

At Thu, 16 Nov 2000, anonymous wrote: >
>Thanks for your reply. One last question- how can you tell the
>difference between yeast and normal middle of the month discharge? When
>I put my finger inside to feel around for stuff, I don't get anything
>much- just some thin mucousy stuff. When I've had yeast before, lots of
>clumpy stuff comes out on my fingers. Could if be that the clumpy
>discharge is from cream I have been using on my vaginal area?
>
>Thanks
>
>At Wed, 15 Nov 2000, Lynn D. Montgomery, MD wrote:
>>
>>At Wed, 15 Nov 2000, anonymous wrote:
>>>
>>>I have burning and a whitish/yellowish (I think it might yellowish b/c
>>>my vitamins make me pee yellow/green) discharge. My dr. did vaginal
>>>cultures last week to check for STDs. They came back normal. Would she
>>>have seen yeast in these cultures if it was there, or is that something
>>>you have to check for with a microscope?
>>>
>>>Thanks!
>>
>>Yeast will occasionally grow in culture, but not for sure by any means.
>>Further, you could have developed the yeast since that time. You could
>>try the over-the-counter treatment and see if it helps...
>>Lynn
>>
>>--
>>Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
>>Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
>>Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
>>Missoula, Montana
>>
>>**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.
>>
>>**Private e-mails cannot be entertained due to time constraints, consequently no private e-mails will receive a response.
>>
>>**Thank you for your understanding ;-)
>>

--
Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

**Note:  Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.  This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

**Private e-mails cannot be entertained due to time constraints, consequently no private e-mails will receive a response.

**Thank you for your understanding ;-)

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