WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for November, 1997: Re: Desogen and yeast infections

Re: Desogen and yeast infections

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 8 Nov 1997 22:48:54 -0600 (CST)

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In reply to: Cash: "Re: Desogen and yeast infections"

At Fri, 7 Nov 1997, Cash, wrote: >
>I read a question about the possible connection between Desogen and
>yeast
>infections. I have been on Desogen for about four months to counteract
>a
>growing ovarian cyst and fibroid. I've noticed that since I've began
>taking
>Desogen that I have recurring, or almost continual, vaginal itching,
>sometimes becoming VERY uncomfortable. Is there a connection between
>Desogen
>and this problem? If so, what can be done to eradicate the itching, not
>just
>treating the symptoms? If not, what could be the possible cause of this
>
>continual itching? Over-the-counter medications are just a temporary
>relief.
>
>RC

Get a culture to confirm the cause. An infection can be treated. A discharge associated with hormaonal changes, be it the pill, pregnancy or other changes, can give symptoms but is more difficult to eradicate.

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
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Great Neck, New York
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