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Yeast Infection?
I think I may have a yeast infection, but it's a little embarrassing for me because I'm 15 and I live with my dad and brother, and I don't want to tell them because it's embarrassing.
I looked up symptoms online and I actually think I've had the infection for a long time because it's been going on for a very long time, like two years. Is that possible? And what happens if it goes untreated for that long?
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I know it seems embarrasing to you, but your dad will most likely not think much of it (other than he probably won't know how to help). You need to see a doctor so you need to tell him ASAP.
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Oh my gosh!! this is like De Ja Vue! ohkay so this is a little embarrasing but wutever..i thought i had a yeast infection because one of my lobes (lips) in my vagina isreally streched out and swollen and i thought it was a yeast infection and i had had it for about 2 years and i didnt tell anyone but finally i told my sister and she said it was really weird but she had one too just not as bad as mine im sure everyone has one if thats your case..idk if mines different but anyways..i would tell someone just to be safe about it that is a girl though..haha guys just dont understand things like that...btw i also looked things up in a medical book and internet and it lead me to all the wrong places i was so scared but i didnt want to tell anyone cuz it was embarrasing but that what you have to do in order for some real help
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what symptoms are you having that makes you think you have a yeast infection?? You definitly need to tell some one i understand the sittuation your in a house with two men and i wouldnt want to talk to them either. So i would tell you to talk to an aunt, grandma, or woman relative if you have one, you can also talk to a school nurse/or counselor......maybe if your close to one of your friends mom's you can talk to them.... well there are some options maybe you should try some.
hope this helps
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Yes it is possible for you to have a reoccurring yeast infection for years and well it is definitely not a good thing, it is very rare for yeast infections to spread to other parts of your body and cause serious problems (if the infection had done this, you probably would have noticed by now, there would be pain and digestive problems and a whole slew of stuff.)
Left untreated yeast infections often clear up on their own when you get your period. The chemical balance in your vagina changes and the yeast can't survive. For some women, maybe like yourself, they develop it again as soon their period ends.
You really will need to see a doctor about this. Although there are over the counter treatments for yeast infections if you have had symptoms for this long and you've never been diagnosed with a yeast infection before, a doctor is the only one whose opinion you can really trust.
Don't feel too embarrassed when you tell your dad you need a doctor's appointment. Yeast infections are incredibility common; most women have one at some point in their lives. If you really can't talk to your dad about this, try a female relative or older friend, anyone who can talk to him for you, or go to the doctors with you.
Good Luck.
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