YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for July, 2003: Re: A yeast infection...or was it?

Re: A yeast infection...or was it?

From: Jessica Bardales MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 17 Jul 2003 13:15:31 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 16 Jul 2003, Anon wrote: Fungal infections interact with bacterial infections and I would like to recommend a culture of the secretion to isolate the germ.

>I have been having vaginal discharge for about 7 months now. At first
>the area around my vagina was also red and itching; I talked to my
>doctor and she said it was probably a yeast infection. I took Diflucan
>and used the external Monistat cream (I didn't want to tear my hymen
>with the suppositories), and the redness and itching went away. However,
>the discharge was still there. After a couple months (3-ish), the
>redness and itching (& burning) came back (when I got strep throat), and
>I took another Diflucan pill. The redness and itching haven't come back
>since. However, over the past two days my Labia Minora has swelled, and
>the area around my vulva has gotten quite irratable. I've made an
>appointment with my doctor, but she can't see me right away, and I'm not
>sure what to do. I really don't think it's a yeast infection anymore.
>I've never had sex so I don't think it's an STD. My periods are totally
>normal, there is no pain when I urinate, and the discharge is white to
>light brown. I was wondering if anyone had any idea of what the problem
>might be. I would really appreciate any answers at all. Thanx ^_^

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Jessica Bardales MD, SOCOG
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