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What Causes Itching Around Vagina Along With Redness?
Posted on
Wed, 2 Sep 2015
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Wed, 2 Sep 2015
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Question : A week ago I had itching around my vagina and I thought I had a yeast infection. I took the monistat I day ovule and the itching is gone, but now my area is red and there is white discharge that I believe is coming from my urethra. Is this part of the yeast infection?
Brief Answer:
It may be a yeast infection.
Detailed Answer:
Your description sounds like a yeast infection (particularly if the white discharge is somewhat curdy, smells yeasty). Sometimes a 1 day treatment does not treat adequately.
Most likely it is a continued yeast infection, but could possibly be a reaction to the medication. My guess is more likely that it is a yeast infection.
At this point I'd recommend going in to see a doctor as they can have a look, take a swab, and prescribe medication. Sometimes if a yeast infection is persistent, oral Diflucan can take care of it.
It may be a yeast infection.
Detailed Answer:
Your description sounds like a yeast infection (particularly if the white discharge is somewhat curdy, smells yeasty). Sometimes a 1 day treatment does not treat adequately.
Most likely it is a continued yeast infection, but could possibly be a reaction to the medication. My guess is more likely that it is a yeast infection.
At this point I'd recommend going in to see a doctor as they can have a look, take a swab, and prescribe medication. Sometimes if a yeast infection is persistent, oral Diflucan can take care of it.
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