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Yeast Infection
So i was at the doctors about two weeks ago getting an annual pelvic exam and my doctor said everything was fine but its just that i had a yest infection so she gave me a pill that i only had to take once and she said it would clear within 3 to 5 days..well it kinda went away but now the cottage cheese like discharge is back and i'm really irritated down there. I dont wanna waste another visit back there but is there anything i can do? Like something I can buy? Also, on my pelvic exam they found atypical cells and couldnt identify them so i have to go back in 3 to 6 months for another one but they dont know what the cells are and they don't want me to be worried but i kind of am..so just curious if this has happened to anyone else and if you could tell me what might happen? Thanks! By the way i am sexually active if that helps..
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Ok,since your doctor has told you that you have a yeast infection you don't have to worry about it being anything else. You can go to your local drug store and pick up a box of the monistat. It comes in a 7day, 3day and 1day treatment. I reccomend buying the one day to just use it and get it over with. It is about $20 and it should clear up within a few days and you wont be irritated. About the cells, that has happened to atleast two females that I am close with. They are probably going to want to do a biopsy to get a better look at the cells. These screenings have become very important recently because doctors have found that some of these Atypical cells are coming from women coming into contact with the HPV(human papilloma virus). Don't panic, a lot of these cells actually clear up and go away on their own, but some types of HPV can cause cervical cancer. There are a lot of people who have HPV and it doesnt make them feel different or anything but it can cause abnormal pap tests. You may not even have HPV and sometimes they do not know the cause of abnormal cells, but they will want to be sure if they can. Talk to your doctor about getting the Gardasil shot that protects women from most forms of HPV that cause cervical cancer. Just because you get abnormal paps does not mean you will get cervical cancer, but it is important to educate yourself on the facts. Get the shot and always protect yourself when having sex. Your abnormal cells could just go away on their own in months and you will be fine. Good luck.
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for the yeast infection. a warm bath with baking soda should do the trick and help the irritation, after words just rinse off in a warm shower
sorry i can't help with the cells
feel better!
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