YEAST INFECTION

[LVAN]

I am being treated for a yeast infection with boric acid suppositorys for a wk now and i am still having irritation with intercourse. my symptoms are painful intercourse. this pain is only with certin positions, usually when he penatrates the pain is external around my vulva more or a irritation if anything. I dont have any discharge. could this be something other than a yeast infection. my doctor has said nothing about trating my partner. i have been tested for stds and they all came back neg. I know this can be a symptom of woman who are estrogen during the change of life.I am on birth control estro step and i sometime go from one pill pk to anoother with out having a period for a few months at a time could this cause this problem. these symptoms have been going on for over 2 months now. i also had contact with gold bond powder a few months ago and this is when all of this started. this is really worrying me that it may never go away.

[Alan Rockoff, MD]

There are many causes of pain during intercourse.  That's really beyond my expertise.  However, yeast infections cause rashes and discharges, not just pain.  I think you need to ask your gynecologist either for an opinion or a referral to look into this.  Meantime, I suggest lubrication during intercourse.

Best.

Dr. Rockoff

[petrified]

not sure if you're still checking responses............you may have vulvodynia..........look up on internet for symptoms.

vulvodynia can cause the pain you explain

good luck