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What Are The Symptoms Of Yeast Infection?

I just started taking BC a couple of months ago, I am using Nuvaring. I have noticed that when i got use the bathroom there is a brownish flakey looking discharge when i wipe. I thought maybe it was a yeast infection but this has been going on for a while now.
Wed, 30 Jul 2014
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Hi,

Welcome to HCM.

Yeast most commonly causing vaginal infection is candida albicans. This yeast is normally present in the vagina and causes infection when a persons immunity is lowered.
This infection presents with white curdy discharge which is foul smelling and associated with itching and burning sensation in the genital area.
I do not suspect yeast infection in your case.
Brownish discharge is commonly seen in women using nuvaring and there is no need for concern if there are no other associated symptoms.
If you develop itching, burning in genital area, I suggest you undergo a microscopy and culture for a high vaginal swab to rule out vaginitis.
For now, keep the area clean and dry and take necessary precautions for nuvaring as suggested by your gynecologist.
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What Are The Symptoms Of Yeast Infection?

Hi, Welcome to HCM. Yeast most commonly causing vaginal infection is candida albicans. This yeast is normally present in the vagina and causes infection when a persons immunity is lowered. This infection presents with white curdy discharge which is foul smelling and associated with itching and burning sensation in the genital area. I do not suspect yeast infection in your case. Brownish discharge is commonly seen in women using nuvaring and there is no need for concern if there are no other associated symptoms. If you develop itching, burning in genital area, I suggest you undergo a microscopy and culture for a high vaginal swab to rule out vaginitis. For now, keep the area clean and dry and take necessary precautions for nuvaring as suggested by your gynecologist. Thanks.