WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for August, 2003: Re: ctal Itching/ Vaginitis

Re: ctal Itching/ Vaginitis

From: Alicia Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 28 Aug 2003 11:31:38 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 28 Aug 2003, zipzap wrote: >
>For the past two months I have been having some problems with rectal
>itching/burning and vaginal yeast infections. Twice during my menses I
>have had rectal itching which has later resulted in vaginal
>inflammation. I normally wear Sanitary pads during my menses. I have
>shown the problem to a gyn and he says took a swab but since I had been
>using some creams he could not see much but when he checked the PH he
>said it was 4. So he put me on a course on Lactinex to insert one
>vaginally and one taken oraly for 30 days. I have gone through this
>course for 12 days so far and once again during my periods things got
>aggravated. The symtoms aren't really bad but still bothersome. I have
>been also taking more yogurt and buttermilk in my diet lately. I am 28
>years old. I wanted to make sure the symptoms I mention seem more like
>yeast. Most of the problem I have is more of rectal itching then of
>vaginal itching. Also, is my husband at any risk of getting this
>through kissing or intercourse?

Looks like yeast ,of course your husband can get it.

-- Alicia Lapidus MD Head Obstetrics Division, Hospital J. A. Fernández Buenos Aires Argentina 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.

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