Resistant Yeast Infection

[Colleen1]

I've had a yeast infection for 6 months (candida glabrata).  I've tried over the counter medications, yogurt, and prescriptions.  I've been on Terconazole (2 wks) twice and oral fluconazole.  I'm now starting oral ketoconazole for 2 wks.  

Does anyone have any experience with this or know what I can try next?  I've been tested for diabetes and HIV.  I'm negative.

Thanks!

Colleen

[barbiegirl787]

I had this problem before, and did not know why it kept coming back, but a pharmisist told me it could be from using Ivory or Dial bar soap or Dial body wash down there...There is something in those soaps that irritate and give you a yeast infection...

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[Kryci]

First of all... go to the Dr. Sounds to me like you have an infection called Chlamydia. It's a sexually transmitted disease which causes painful intercourse, greenish/yellow discharge not to mention cause swelling and irritation. If left untreated, the infection will eventually travel from your vagina, up through your cervix, uterus, and into your fallopian tubes which will cause you to not be able to have babies. This is also known as PID - pelvic inflammatory disease... trust me on these symptoms cause I know first hand. You need to see your Dr. ASAP because the longer you wait, the worst shape you're going to be in. He/she will give you antibiotics and then re-test you once you're done them. Sometimes, not always, but sometimes a second course of antibiotics are needed. Also,  Chlamydia is a reportable disease. Meaning, the Dr. will have to inform your partner (or possibly any other previous partners if you've had symptoms which have lasted longer then your current partner). Your partner will also have to be treated for the infection as he's likely to have it as well.... does he have an discharge from his penis that is unusual in color or odor? If so, he needs to get in to the Dr. ASAP also. Even if he doesn't have symptoms, he'll still need to get in there and get either tested/treated. Also, if he has the infection, then the tip of his penis will also be quite red and irritated. Again, not all men have symptoms right away... but it will do the same thing to him - stop him from making babies.

Hope this helps. Don't be scared either. Just know that this isn't a laughing matter and that you need to get your butt into the Dr. as soon as possible... for your own health.

Oh, make sure to tell your Dr. that you've never had a pap smear done and that your partner doesn't wear condoms. He/she will need to know as much as possible about your situation in order to take the right precautions and appropriate actions to help you. Don't forget to mention that you're on Birth control pills and what kind they are.

Good luck.

[mincey]

Hi I really need to fix this problem as its wrecking my relationship!
PLEASE HELP!!!...

First of all im 18.. i have been sexually active since i was 15 i have slept with 3 people one being my boyfriend (now) of 1yr.. i am on the birth control pill i have been for since i was 16. In about september/ October of 2006 it started to hurt after sex, My vaginal lips woud get swollen and quite tender, and a bit red, we used to have sex once a day tho this changed to twice a week.. I skipped my period for 2 months in november and december. In between those two months i started to get really itchy down below, stinging a bit, a swallen vagina and really watery discharge with occasional cheesey lumps it was a creamy light yellowy/ greeny colour it was really painful and irritating.. i told my mum and she said it might be thrush and to get canasten cream at the pharmacy.. he gave me a 6 day treatment to which i used an applicator to put the tablet like things inserted in  my vagina.. i only used 3 because it cleared up.  about a month later i started to get the same thing again so i used the other three. now its gone.. i had my first period just frinsh since the time i skkipped it.. and last night i had sex with my bf for the first time in a while and it hurt me but i didnt want to say anything because hes getting angry, and its now a day later and im still quite swollen and i have 2 tears near my vaginal opening between that and my anus.. its really tender and stings.. and afterwards i have sex it burns
Any ideas whats worng??
i am sick of not being able to have sex like i used to and enjoy it!
i have never had a papsmear
and my partner doesnt wear a condom..

[Kryci]

One more thing.. when you wear the maxi pad with the plain sugarless yogurt, make sure to only wear it for about an hour. Make sure to wash the area extra well, dry extra well and then if necessary, re-apply. Remember:  Although the yogurt has it's good effects when places directly to the source, it's always best to not over do-it. If you keep the pad on longer then 1 hour, you're likely to have the opposite effect - meaning, it will cause more itching and irritation. So, be sure to clean well after an hour and re-apply if desired..... You can do this throughout the entire day.

Good luck!