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Have i got thrush
im only 13 years old.. but i have noticed the labia is quite itchy some times and it seems as though when i look close there is tiny little pricks of skin, like almost bumbs but smaller
ive also found my discharge to bee fine, but around the bits where the lips cover the lavia,,(inside there theres like white thick discharge( sorry im not very good with the names) .
im really scared as i do not know what this is!
please if anyone can tell me anything id be happy :)
ive also found my discharge to bee fine, but around the bits where the lips cover the lavia,,(inside there theres like white thick discharge( sorry im not very good with the names) .
im really scared as i do not know what this is!
please if anyone can tell me anything id be happy :)
well i should really stick to it but i havnt i put it on only occasionaly !
so im going to put it on more regulary !
so im going to put it on more regulary !
Don't be nervous, if it isn't a yeast infection & it is something more serious than wouldn't you like to know that too. How long have you been treating it without it going away?
I am currently using fungal infection cream . im too nervous to see the doctor. i feel embarresed to let anyonee see.
Yeast Infection - Vulvovaginal candidiasis
Vulvovaginal candidiasis, (VVC) is a common fungal infection that occurs when there is overgrowth of the fungus called Candida albicans.
Scope
About 75% of women have a vaginal yeast infection during their lives. Vulvovaginal candidiasis occurs more frequently and more severely in persons with weakened immune systems.
Etiology and Risk Factors
Candida is always present in the body in small amounts. However, when an imbalance occurs, such as when the normal acidity of the vagina changes or when hormonal balance changes, Candida organisms can multiply. When that occurs, symptoms of candidiasis appear.
Yeast infections seem to be only rarely transmitted from one person to another through sexual contact.
The presence of certain conditions increases the likelihood of development of VVC. These conditions include the following:
pregnancy;
diabetes mellitus;
use of broad-spectrum antibiotics;
use of corticosteroid medications;
use of oral contraceptive medications; and
a weakened immune system.
Signs and Symptoms
Signs and symptoms of VVC in women may be mild or very uncomfortable, and may be similar to those associated with other types of vaginal infections. Signs and symptoms may include the following:
irritation, pruritus, and burning of the vulva and vagina;
vulvar erythema;
dysuria;
dyspareunia; and
abnormal vaginal discharge, not malodorous, which may vary in quantity and appearance, but is often described as resembling cottage cheese.
Diagnosis
Because the symptoms of VVC are similar to those of many other genital infections, making a diagnosis usually requires laboratory testing of a genital swab taken from the affected area.
Prevention
To lessen the likelihood of developing VVC, women should avoid vaginal irritants such as douches or scented products such as perfumed vaginal sprays. They should also wear cotton underpants and pantyhose with a cotton crotch to allow adequate ventilation of the genital area.
You may want to seek a doctor for relief.
Vulvovaginal candidiasis, (VVC) is a common fungal infection that occurs when there is overgrowth of the fungus called Candida albicans.
Scope
About 75% of women have a vaginal yeast infection during their lives. Vulvovaginal candidiasis occurs more frequently and more severely in persons with weakened immune systems.
Etiology and Risk Factors
Candida is always present in the body in small amounts. However, when an imbalance occurs, such as when the normal acidity of the vagina changes or when hormonal balance changes, Candida organisms can multiply. When that occurs, symptoms of candidiasis appear.
Yeast infections seem to be only rarely transmitted from one person to another through sexual contact.
The presence of certain conditions increases the likelihood of development of VVC. These conditions include the following:
pregnancy;
diabetes mellitus;
use of broad-spectrum antibiotics;
use of corticosteroid medications;
use of oral contraceptive medications; and
a weakened immune system.
Signs and Symptoms
Signs and symptoms of VVC in women may be mild or very uncomfortable, and may be similar to those associated with other types of vaginal infections. Signs and symptoms may include the following:
irritation, pruritus, and burning of the vulva and vagina;
vulvar erythema;
dysuria;
dyspareunia; and
abnormal vaginal discharge, not malodorous, which may vary in quantity and appearance, but is often described as resembling cottage cheese.
Diagnosis
Because the symptoms of VVC are similar to those of many other genital infections, making a diagnosis usually requires laboratory testing of a genital swab taken from the affected area.
Prevention
To lessen the likelihood of developing VVC, women should avoid vaginal irritants such as douches or scented products such as perfumed vaginal sprays. They should also wear cotton underpants and pantyhose with a cotton crotch to allow adequate ventilation of the genital area.
You may want to seek a doctor for relief.
Please someone help !
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