[puzzclar]

I need a little help. I recently had a BV infection and was on medication for it and it cleared up. But then the engine started. What do i do? this is my first time having yeast infection

[Crazy Hitch]

Hi puzzclar

Are you able to see your doctor again about this, perhaps meds?

Probiotic yoghurt could possibly be good for you too.

[SnakeCharmer]

Is BV bacterial vaginitis? Was the medication antibiotics of some kind?

Yeast infections are common after antibiotics because the meds kill off the good bacteria as well as the bad ones and that allows yeast to grow unchecked.

The symptoms of a yeast infection include burning, itching, and a whitish discharge. Very uncomfortable. It can hurt or burn during urination when the urine touches the irritated area around the vaginal opening. Sex can also be uncomfortable.

Does that sound like what you have? OTC medications for yeast infections are effective. It comes in creams or suppositories and in doses that work in one day, three days or seven days. I've only used the 7 day dose of creams. It comes with an applicator that gives you a measured dose to insert into your vagina. The applicator is easy to use and about the size of a tampon. It does not hurt, except possibly on the very first dose because your skin is so irritated. Relief can be felt within one day, but using all doses is important.

Some of the treatments come with an anti-itch cream to use on the first day. I swear it's made out of essence of poison ivy and I know several other women who agree. I don't recommend using it unless you know it will work for you.

The active ingredient in the yeast treatment is usually miconozole 2%. I usually buy the generic brand from Safeway. You can also get it at any drug store. It's usually stocked near female sanitary products. I like it because it's effective, comes in a mild cream base and costs less than the brand name. The brand name product is Monistat. That's the same drug that used to be sold by prescription only for vaginal yeast infections. It's a few dollars more than the generic, but in most stores you can get OTC treatment for less than $15 to $20.

You shouldn't home treat if you're not sure you have a yeast infection or if you're pregnant or if you've ever had a bad reaction to any medication like this before.

Below is a link to a WebMD article on the subject. It would probably be good to read it. If you have different symptoms than described in the article, it's probably important to see your doctor instead of trying to self-treat.

In my opinion, every woman needs to know how to self-treat this common problem and also when to not self-treat and go to the doctor. I grew up in the days when all treatment was prescription only and women sometimes had to suffer for days and pay out a half month's wages to treat a simple yeast infection. I'm glad those days are over.

Vaginal Yeast Infections-Symptoms

[puppydangerous]

Originally Posted by puzzclar

I need a little help. I recently had a BV infection and was on medication for it and it cleared up. But then the engine started. What do i do? this is my first time having yeast infection

I had BV last year, the doctor gave me antibiotics for the BV and a single dose yeast infection pill since BV treatment usually causes a yeast infection.

Best course of action is really to go to your gp, obgyn, or local health department, they can give you meds for the yeast infection (you can get creams and stuff over the counter, but a single dose pill is much more convenient and less messy).

-Puppy

[puzzclar]

thanks all.