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well i'm pretty sure that i have a yeast infection, my vagina feels irritated and swolen. i am not sexually active, so i know it isn't an std. if anyone has had a yeast infectoion before can you tell me what kind of medicine or treatments you had? i'm really worried i will have to use some gross cream or something. thank you so much if you can help me!
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They actually have a one day pill I believe its called Diflican that you take by mouth that gets rid of the yeast infection without all that cream mess.
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I've had yeast infections before, and used creams. They're not gross at all, and there's kinds you will only have to use once to cure the infection. You get a tube of cream and put it in like a tampon (you should wear a sanitary napkin because some will leak out) and then your vagina will feel really, really warm for a few hours, but it's not bad at all. Then your itching should stop within a day or two and your infection will be cured shortly thereafter. The one-day creams tend to be expensive -- $15 to $20 -- but there are two-day or three-day ones that are cheaper. I find the creams not gross at all, but easy to use and effective. You can buy them at a drug store.
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my roomate had a yeast infection and she just had to drink internal stuff, like antibiotics, no creams or anything. it's been two or three months since she got it and i think it's already cured... so don't worry, i don't think they'll make you use anything gross =))
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If you experience unusual discharge and your vaginal area feels very itchy, most likely you have a Yeast Infection. It's common for girls who are not sexually active to get yeast infections. Many girls find that yeast infections tend to show up right before they get their periods because of the hormonal changes that come with the menstrual cycle. Clothes (especially underwear) that are too tight or are made of materials like nylon that traps heat and moisture might lead to yeast infections. Additionally, douching and using scented sanitary products can upset the balance in the vagina and make yeast infections more likely. Keep in mind that also certain medicines can cause the yeast infection. These include some birth control pills and steroids. Or if you're taking antibiotics.
It's IMPORTANT to see your gynecologist. In the meantime, try to stay clear of perfumed products and to use mild and fragrance-free products. It's very important for you to try to keep your vagina clean and dry, try switching to all-cotton underwear and make sure you carefully dry off after you shower. If you can, wear cotton underwear to bed or don't wear any, and always wash and thoroughly dry your underwear before wearing them. Don't lounge around in a wet bathing suit after a swim in the pool and avoid jeans or pantyhose that are too tight.
I hope this helps!
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Well make sure you tell your mom, and I would go to the doctor if I started to get worried about it. I've had one before and I used Vagisil. Its gross but it works. Hope i helped
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Eat yogurt like it's going out of style.
Supposedly it has a ph similar to that of the Vagina in its healthy state. No. It's the bacteria in yogurt. YES. It has bacteria that's similar to that of the "good bacteria" that exists naturally in the Vagina.
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