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Re: itching

From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Tue, 24 Oct 2000 08:05:27 -0500 (CDT)


At Tue, 24 Oct 2000, Molly wrote: >
>My boyfriend and I were curious about anal stimulation. He put his
>finger in my anus and subsequently back into my vagina. I now have an
>itching sensation. I know that yeast infections are caused by fungus,
>so I believe this to be a bacterial infection. However, I have no
>health insurance and have been kicked off public aid. If it's a yeast
>infection, I can get over the counter treatment. Do you think it is a
>yeast infection or something different?

It could be either yeast or bacterial. There are no OTC treatments for bacterial infections, but a simple vinegar and water douche 3 nights in a row at bedtime might help. I am not a fan of douching normally, but this could save you a trip to the doctor.

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William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG
Clarksville, TN

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