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May Be Yeast Infection. Took Diflucann Pills And Monost. Having Severe Itching And Slight Discharge. What To Do?
Question: Hello,
I had what I think was a yeast infection about 3 weeks ago. 2 diflucann pills, and 2 Monostat boxes later the itch subsided after a week. My dr took a culture and said I tested + for strep but nothing I should do to treat it as I am not pregnant. The discomfort and severe itch came back 2 days ago.
I did an in home test for yeast infection.result is... I have a 5.0-5.5 PH level. Itching, burning, slight discharge. Package says I must either have bacterial vaginosis (BV) or trichomoniasis (trich) . What now? I can't go on with this itch!! I am a married, 39 yr old, healthy person otherwise... Please help
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I had what I think was a yeast infection about 3 weeks ago. 2 diflucann pills, and 2 Monostat boxes later the itch subsided after a week. My dr took a culture and said I tested + for strep but nothing I should do to treat it as I am not pregnant. The discomfort and severe itch came back 2 days ago.
I did an in home test for yeast infection.result is... I have a 5.0-5.5 PH level. Itching, burning, slight discharge. Package says I must either have bacterial vaginosis (BV) or trichomoniasis (trich) . What now? I can't go on with this itch!! I am a married, 39 yr old, healthy person otherwise... Please help
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Hello,
Welcome to XXXXXXX Thanks for your query.
There is an increase incidence of fungal and bacterial infection of the genitals during pregnancy due to immunocompromised state.
It is not safe to take any antifungal and antibacterial upto 16 weeks of pregnancy.
Because that is the period of organ development in the growing fetus and is prone for teratogenicity.
After 16 weeks Penicillin and Cephalosporin group of antibiotics are considered safe in pregnancy and can be taken for Bacterial Vaginosis.
Vaginal suppository of clotrimazole can be used in fungal(Yeast) infection.
Consult your Obstetrician for more advice.
Hope the answer helps you.
Pleased to answer other queries.
Welcome to XXXXXXX Thanks for your query.
There is an increase incidence of fungal and bacterial infection of the genitals during pregnancy due to immunocompromised state.
It is not safe to take any antifungal and antibacterial upto 16 weeks of pregnancy.
Because that is the period of organ development in the growing fetus and is prone for teratogenicity.
After 16 weeks Penicillin and Cephalosporin group of antibiotics are considered safe in pregnancy and can be taken for Bacterial Vaginosis.
Vaginal suppository of clotrimazole can be used in fungal(Yeast) infection.
Consult your Obstetrician for more advice.
Hope the answer helps you.
Pleased to answer other queries.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I am not pregnant!! You didn't answer my question... Please reevaluate
Hello,
In that case then your culture shows positive for Streptococcus infection.
So the Diagnosis is Bacterial vaginosis.
In the presence of infection the vaginal PH may be altered.
So you need to be on a course of antibiotic with is sensitive against the organism based on the culture and sensitivity report.
In that case then your culture shows positive for Streptococcus infection.
So the Diagnosis is Bacterial vaginosis.
In the presence of infection the vaginal PH may be altered.
So you need to be on a course of antibiotic with is sensitive against the organism based on the culture and sensitivity report.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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