I had the same problem for about a year, when I finally decided to go see my OB-GYN. Turned out to be LICHEN SCLEROSUS. She said it is something she sees quite often. She said many pcp's are not even aware of this and they keep treating the patient for a yeast infection. LS can be treated but it is something you will have for your lifetime once you get it. It is thought to possibly be an autoimmune disease, but not yet proven, as I understand. It goes dormant after treatment and then will resurface. If left untreated it can cause scarring and a lot worse. GOOD LUCK!!
I am so glad to hear that I am not the only person going through this type of irritating situation in which I call the never ending yeast infection. It is pure torture!! To make things worse, I am seven months pregnant, so my OB will only allow me to take over the counter meds which help...NOT AT ALL!!
I told my OB that there are days that I feel like "cutting my cooch out of my body" b/c I am soooooooo irritated!!
I have no clue what to do!!
It will go away for about a week, then lo and behold, it comes back with what seems to be a vengeance!!
Any suggestions for a pregnant woman would be greatly appreciated!!
How did your itchiness resolve itself? What did it turn out to be?
I'm having very similar symptoms, but mine have lasted 2 months or more, as my daughter was being weaned. And a mother friend of mine, whose daughter is also gradually weaning, is having almost identical symptoms.
We live in Romania so don't have access to many of the more natural remedies that might be available in the States.
We're grateful for any input you can give. Especially if weaning was connected.
Thank you.
My pcp is not an OB. I already had a yearly check up scheduled with my pcp for tomorrow so I am going to go and see what happens. If she has nothing to offer, I will make an OB appt.
I have not been using any new detergents, soaps, etc and I don't douche or use fem spray. The only thing I can guess is swimming alot...in June and July I was taking my boys to the pool 3-5 times per week. And I live in GA so it's super hot.
Thanks for your comments!
Is your PCP an OBGYN? If not, I'd go to one. If so, go back and tell her you're not getting any better.
In the meantime, is there anything different you're doing? Change laundry detergent recently? Change your soap? Are you spraying with any feminine sprays? Using any different type of lube for sex?
I've also heard somewhere that there are different kinds of yeast, and some need to be treated with different types of antifungals.
This is just a wild guess, though. Go back to your OBGYN if you arent getting better.