Vaginal Problems with estrogen issues

[Carly7784]

Hello- this seems to be a neverending topic but I am desparate. I have always had sensitivity in my vaginal area. I was prescribed PREMARIN  Vaginal Cream for low estrogen. I am 27 also. So, after always having burning/iching/redness/swollenness et al a doctor suggested I had a low estrogen problem. I am also prone to yeast infections, so it's hard to differentiate symptoms of these two issues. I still have these symptoms and I am not sure how to get RELIEF. It gets to the point sometimes where I cannot walk.

I started using non-latex objects, condoms, lube-- everything. And I try to always use non-allergenic soap etc.

This is what confuses me. Recently I did not have these burning / swollen symptoms, then I had intercourse and they came immediately the following morning. Can intercourse induce this problem or re-occurance?

Also, I heard plain live-cultured YOGURT can help. Is this true? Or is this a home remedy only for yeast infections? At this point I feel I am going back and forth between yeast infections and low estrogen symptoms. Needless to say I am losing my mind and am in agony.

Any suggestions? OR home remedies? Baths? Anything would help.

Thank you

[wintersong]

Oh, I almost forgot to mention.

You should really make an appointment ASAP with your OBGYN! and schedule for a pap.

If it gets to the point of you being unable to walk, which sounds terrible with a yeast infection.Temporary relief won't help solve the problem, since the severity sounds like you'll need antibiotics. There is a possibility of it being a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) that also causes yeast infection sensitivity. It not treated, UTI could cause some serious damage to other nearby organs that could require surgery to correct in the long run. Don't second guess yourself. Your health is priority. Goodluck to you, hun!

I also suggest you hold off on any sexual activity until the problem is corrected.

[wintersong]

Hello Carly,

Sorry to hear that you've had to endure such frequent occurrences of vaginal pain. I hope you find the relief you're looking for soon. I'am not a professional but as described of your yeast issue, I heard that there is a percentage of women who just happen to have sensitive vaginal areas, dealing with yeast infections daily, which could be from an overactive bacterial growth. Note that these are "good" bacteria help clean the vagina. But if you've started experiencing this since being sexually active, it could be from an STI: sexually transmitted infection, different from an STD--since the two of you are sexually active. Usually, the women who struggle with this daily had it since they were girls, so there's no way one could have had intercourse since birth. But having a prolong yeast problem could be from infection, or sensitivities to other people bacteria. Is your boyfriend washing his private area thoroughly? You could be having a reaction to the bacteria from his sweat glands and private area.

For some instant relief, try drinking cranberry juice (100% natural. No cocktails or fruit juices since they contain high levels of sugar, which triggers the reproduction of yeast).  

[Carly7784]

IN addition to my comment above. I have been testes for all STDs etc and so has my partner, so it's something having to do with my area,
best