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Old 06-11-2006, 03:09 AM   #1 (permalink)
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my gyn said it was a yeast infection, i was prescribed a one time pill, it went away for about two days and came back. i'm seeing her again next week, because i don't think it is a yeast infection and i want to know what it is, so i can go on the appropriate medication for it.

sorry if i'm being too graphic... but it's been like this for a number of years now, not on and off - every single day.

basically, theres alot of moisture, and the discharge is yellow and there's a very strong smell. from what i've read, a yeast infection feels very itchy and uncomfortable - i don't have that. and the discharge would be white and thick.

is there anyone who has experienced this and can tell me what it is?
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Old 06-11-2006, 04:20 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Hmmm, I wish I could give you some good advice. Have you tried a search on google? Gosh, I'm sure a million things pop up, as it is probably a S/E of so many different things...I just hope it's nothing bad. Do you go for your regular paps? Is everything normal?
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This is all I could find:

Vaginal discharge is abnormal when it is excessive in amount, yellow or green in colour or foul smelling.
It may be due to infections:
- Fungus eg. thrush
- Bacteria eg. gonorrhoea, chlamydia
- Protozoa eg. Trichomonas
- Viral eg. Genital herpes, warts.

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Vaginitis
Vaginitis is an inflammation of the vagina. The most common symptoms are itching burning and abnormal vaginal discharge.

Most women will experience some form of vaginitis during their life times. The most effective way to prevent vaginitis is to understand its causes and follow advice to reduce your risk.

Normal vs. Abnormal

Every woman has some vaginal discharge, and every woman's vagina contains organisms necessary to keep bacteria in normal balance. When the normal balance is upset, the vagina may be susceptible to organisms which ordinarily would be killed or controlled. The result may be an abnormal discharge which may irritate tissues, causing swelling, itching and burning of the vulva, and/or unpleasant odor.

Pelvic examinations are usually required to determine the kind of infection you may have and the proper treatment for it. There are three major types of vaginal infections, including monilia, trichomonas, and bacteria.

Monilia

Monilia, sometimes called "candida" or "yeast" is probably the most common form of vaginitis. It is caused by a fungus which does not pose any serious health hazard, but can be very annoying.

The main symptom is itching of the vagina and surrounding area, accompanied by a thick white, discharge usually having a strong odor. Although monilia is not considered to be a sexually transmitted disease, it is possible to catch monilia from your sexual partner. Uncircumcised males may harbor the fungus under the foreskin, which would look red and scaly.

Treatment

If you are experiencing symptoms of monilia, see a clinician or doctor as soon as possible.

Monilia is treated with an anti-fungal medication. This may be in the form of vaginal suppositories, creams or tablets and should always be used as prescribed.

Trichomonas Vaginalis

Often simply called "trich" (trick), this form of vaginitis is caused by single-celled organisms (protozoa), which may be found in both men and women. Trich is considered a sexually transmitted disease, but it may also be passed from person to person on washcloths, towels or bathing suits.

Trich is not as common as monilia, but the symptoms are just as annoying. Symptoms include a greenish-yellow discharge accompanied by an unpleasant odor and sometimes itching. Men usually have no symptoms.

Treatment

Treatment for trich is usually a tablet called Metronidazole or Flagyl taken orally. Both sexual partners should be treated simultaneously. To prevent re-infection, a condom should be used during sexual intercourse until treatment is complete. Re-examination after treatment is essential.

Bacterial Vaginosis

Bacterial vaginosis is caused by bacteria which normally inhabit the vagina, but under certain conditions, begin to overgrow.

Symptoms of bacterial vaginosis include a heavy, vaginal discharge having an unpleasant odor. The discharge is usually very liquid and can be irritating.

Treatment

Bacterial vaginosis is treated with antibiotic vaginal creams or suppositories and oral antibiotics.

Males may harbor these bacteria with no obvious symptoms. Check with your clinician to find out if your partner should also be treated. Condoms are recommended during intercourse to prevent reinfection and both partners should be reexamined after treatment.

Using Medication

Use all the medication as prescribed. Disappearance of the symptoms may not mean disappearance of the infection.

Check with your clinician about any other medication you may be taking. Some kinds may make your vagina more susceptible to infection. Infection spreads in moisture and heat. Keep the vulva as dry as possible.

Prevention

Poor diet, lack of sleep or the presence of other disease or infection can lower your body's resistance to vaginitis. Medications such as antibiotics, hormones and excessive douching also can increase susceptibility. Other contributing factors may include psychological factors, childbirth, cuts or abrasions, intercourse without enough lubrication and even tight-fitting clothing

If you are unsure of your sexual partner's contacts outside your relationship, insist that a condom be used during sex.

Using a condom will help prevent sexually transmitted diseases (STDS) and vaginitis. There is evidence that lamb skin condoms do not protect against STDs because the membrane is too porous; use latex condoms instead.

If you notice any genital sores or penile discharge, do not have intercourse until you and your partner have been treated.

Do not use bubble baths, feminine hygiene preparations, deodorant tampons or colored and scented bathroom tissue.

Wear white cotton underwear and change at least every 24 hours.

Always wipe from front to back after a bowel movement. Bacteria from the anal area can cause vaginitis.

Douching is usually not necessary for feminine hygiene. If you feel the need to douche, use a solution of water and vinegar.
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From what I know, Candida usually has a sweet smell - like beer and will produce a whitish to yellowish discharge.

If it smells "fishy" at all and the discharge is greenish/yellowish, then you have another infection and you need to go back to your GP
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thank you so much for going to the trouble of researching that. i recently had my first pap smear, so i guess when the results come in i'll see if everything's normal or not. but i am going back to the gyn next week, so i'll ask her about all those other infections.

i don't know if this is normal for a gyn - but she's always busy delivering babies, so if the appointment's not cancelled at the last minute, it's very rushed. i think because i'm not pregnant, my issue isn't considered important. maybe if she had put more thought into it the the first time i saw her about this - a week ago, i wouldn't have to be coming back
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Hi Bec,

I had the same experience!!!!!!!! EKKK!!!! THAT SMELL!!! My doc and others asked if I had a yeast infection and I was like...isn't that itchy and gross 'down there'.... and since I didn't have THOSE symptoms, they never would help me treat it.

ha ha.. ANYWAY...it wasn't until I went to a Chinese Herbalist and then another herb/nutrition center that both places said I had CANDIDA. Which is a yeast infection...Ironically, it's rearing it's ugly head as I type...how can I tell? That 'smell' that you describe is coming back as well as my pretty pink tongue is starting to turn white again (thrush). Antibiotics just perpetuate the infection and it will get worse and worse. If this is truly what ends up being what you have, acidolphilus chewables (good bacteria) on a daily basis will get the candida under control. I used to take a blueberry flavored one with each meal and just got lazy. Apparently, we all have this and always will have it in our bodies but sometimes it gets out of control. I was intrigued to learn from many, many cysters here that they have candida too...

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I kept having infections down there. Since January I've been on Flagyl either the pill or the gel a total of five times, and the antibiotic doxycycline twice. And then self treating with OTC medicines for yeast infections. Last week I had another bacterial infection. I got so sick of the recurrent infections that I searched for natural remedies and found that using a garlic bulb as a suppository would help. Apparently garlic has antifungal and antibacterial properties. So I said what the heck and tried it. Since my infection was really bad, I cut it in half, wrapped in gauze and used some Astroguide lube to help get it up there, and left it in over night. I did that for three nights and on the fourth night I used two acidolphilus capsules as a suppository to add some good bacteria up there and I've felt great ever since. I think the bacteria and the yeast were developing a resistance to the meds. Let me know if you have any questions.
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there are different kinds of yeast which can get out of balance in a woman's system. candida is a very common one. but there are others. i think if you look on a Monistat package in the grocery store, it lists different kinds of yeast that it treats.

the last vaginal yeast infection i had, she prescribed diflucan (fluconozole) and I needed a 2nd pill to completely clear it up. but in the past one treatment cleared it up. i guess it just depends on the situation. some days are better than others. but they probably won't give you a 2nd diflucan until a week after you took the first one, if that is what you took. or maybe it is not yeast and you need a different medicine. it is good that you have an appt. if the Dr cancels, is there a nurse or someone else you can see?
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I screen pap smears so I know a lot about infections of the female tract, It sounds like a common BV, bacterial vaginosis, infection. It can be itchy but the biggest thing is the yellowish discharge and it is very smelly. It is also WAY MORE COMMON than a yeast infection. It will show up on a pap.
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Lubby23: thanks for that info. i'm going to ask about that when i go in on friday, because i had a pap at my last visit.

ChelNY: i was also prescribed fluconozole, i suppose if it isn't a bv, i'll need to take it again and hope it clears up.
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Hi,

Can I just add in, I had this problem for a long time and my GYN told me it was a yeast infection but I was not iching and there was no white discharge it was yellowish brown and smelled even after I took a shower about an hour later I had an oder. When you go back to your gyn and she checks you out and gives your what ever medication to treat your symptoms, (don't think I'm crazy) try placing a hot iron on the seat of your panties before you put them on. When you have yeast infection or I guess any kinds of infection in the vaginal area there are spores that live in the seats our panties and you could be re-infecting your self after you take your perscribed medication and the vicious cycle starts all over again. I don't get any vaginal infection anymore.
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