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Can Tampons Cause Irritation During The Periods And Cause UTI / Yeast Infection ? How Can I Prevent The Above?

I am 42 I have one sexual partner but for 3 months have gotten what I believe is yeast infection after my periods I use tampons and have also noticed that they are causing a lot of irritation during my periods this month after my cycle I developed not only a yeast infection but also a uti with very watery discharge can you tell me why and what I can do to prevent these from coming back. I am very un comphy every month foe the past 3 months and my sex life has diminished because of these issues as it also irritates and makes the re occure.
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The important part of your history is your age in this age the UIT is very common and of course the tampons can aggravate the condition, now you have to remove it or stop using it, then have treatment for UTI you can try "XXXX " 600 mg twice a day for two days, and another is "Secnidazole" partner pack has to be taken to both of you and your partner, this regime will cure your problem, have nice day.
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Can Tampons Cause Irritation During The Periods And Cause UTI / Yeast Infection ? How Can I Prevent The Above?

HI Thank for asking to HCM The important part of your history is your age in this age the UIT is very common and of course the tampons can aggravate the condition, now you have to remove it or stop using it, then have treatment for UTI you can try XXXX 600 mg twice a day for two days, and another is Secnidazole partner pack has to be taken to both of you and your partner, this regime will cure your problem, have nice day.