Joined: 09 Oct 2004 Posts: 52 Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Help - Infection? What to Do? Posted: 10-09-04 22:25pm
A few weeks ago I became really itchy in
my vaginal region. There were a few spots
that I pinpointed the itching to really
come from. It stopped about a week ago,
but it sometimes itches a little every few
days. I really am not sure if there was a
discharge or not. I think there was a
sort of whitish, clear one, though. Would
this be the bacterial vaginosis, a yeast
infection, or something else? Would I
need to go to a gynecologist or a regular
doctor?
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PattyV
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 May 2004 Posts: 1103 Location: Chicago area
Posted: 10-10-04 14:13pm
You would almost always notice the
discharge from either of these
infections.Have you switched soaps or
detergents lately??How about scented
toilet paper or feminine products??If you
have not had any change in soaps or
products,then you should see your doc
asap.Left untreated,certain vaginal
infections can cause problems down the
road.Good luck!Patty
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nobleview
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 23 Sep 2004 Posts: 37 Location: michigan
? Posted: 10-10-04 15:01pm
It sounds like an yeast infection. You
need to go to the doctor for and pap
smear. Yeast infections itch, have white
discharge, burn,
causes some times before your period,
stress, etc
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mistherd13
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 09 Oct 2004 Posts: 52 Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Posted: 10-10-04 15:55pm
Well, it doesn't burn. I just started my
period, and it is not as heavy as normal.
It could just be it adjusting since i'm
still young, but also it may not.
No, I haven't changed soap. I started
college, so now I use a communal bathroom
and single-ply toilet paper...
So I shouldn't try to treat it myself with
vagisil or whatnot?
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PattyV
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 May 2004 Posts: 1103 Location: Chicago area
Posted: 10-10-04 16:10pm
If you've never had a problem like
this,you should see your doc for an
initial diagnosis.Next time,if there is
one,you'll know what to do.Good luck.Patty
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mistherd13
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 09 Oct 2004 Posts: 52 Location: Jacksonville, Florida
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