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Vagina Issues
hi ladies - i was looking at my vagina in the mirror the other day because i had noticed some discomfort in the pubic area in general, and saw that both my inner lips (labia minor?) were super swollen and it is definitely kind of painful and uncomfortable to wipe after i pee.
ok, a little TMI coming up, sorry!
i was looking, and noticed some thicker white discharge (which could be a yeast infection - although i've had one before and that time it itched really bad, this time no itching) that was on the dry, sticky side. then two seconds later, it felt like water was leaking from my vagina, and the discharge and my vaginal opening became all watery and wet, thus making the discharge more watery itself. i've noticed in the past few weeks a wetness in my vagina/discharge that i've never had before. i'll see a wetspot in my underwear when i go to pee, like as if i had leaked a little pee, mixed with discharge stuff. my discharge has never been watery before, moist, but not watery.
i haven't had any pain during urination, urgency to pee, so i'm not sure if this is attributed to a yeast infection, uti, or maybe some other infection.
some changes lately have been stress, and had some dehydration issues a while ago where i wasn't drinking enough and had really dark or cloudy urine, but started drinking more water and urine looks normal again. Also I haven't been eating the healthiest.
i don't have insurance, so it'll be a while before i can see a doctor or find a clinic :(
ok, a little TMI coming up, sorry!
i was looking, and noticed some thicker white discharge (which could be a yeast infection - although i've had one before and that time it itched really bad, this time no itching) that was on the dry, sticky side. then two seconds later, it felt like water was leaking from my vagina, and the discharge and my vaginal opening became all watery and wet, thus making the discharge more watery itself. i've noticed in the past few weeks a wetness in my vagina/discharge that i've never had before. i'll see a wetspot in my underwear when i go to pee, like as if i had leaked a little pee, mixed with discharge stuff. my discharge has never been watery before, moist, but not watery.
i haven't had any pain during urination, urgency to pee, so i'm not sure if this is attributed to a yeast infection, uti, or maybe some other infection.
some changes lately have been stress, and had some dehydration issues a while ago where i wasn't drinking enough and had really dark or cloudy urine, but started drinking more water and urine looks normal again. Also I haven't been eating the healthiest.
i don't have insurance, so it'll be a while before i can see a doctor or find a clinic :(
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello,
The thick vaginal discharge is most likely to be due to yeast infection or candidiasis. The best tests involved in the diagnosis of candida are scrapping or swab examination of the scrapings after KOH mounting.The other test that can be done is fungal culture of the scrapings from the tongue of the vaginal swabs.
Try to avoid wearing tight underwear and pants. Wear cotton underwear as much as possible and maintain proper hygiene. You can use antifungal pessaries.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
The thick vaginal discharge is most likely to be due to yeast infection or candidiasis. The best tests involved in the diagnosis of candida are scrapping or swab examination of the scrapings after KOH mounting.The other test that can be done is fungal culture of the scrapings from the tongue of the vaginal swabs.
Try to avoid wearing tight underwear and pants. Wear cotton underwear as much as possible and maintain proper hygiene. You can use antifungal pessaries.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
Can you buy a yeast infection test kit? They should sell them at Walmart. Then, if you have one, you could try something like Monistat. But do note that you will need antibiotics if you have a UTI before the bacteria travels up to your bladder or kidneys. Are there any free city/county-run clinics in your area?
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