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Taken Diflucan For Yeast Infection. Have Itchy Vagina. No Relief From Monistat Cream. Suggestion?
Question: I have severe itching near the top of my vagina.
I have taken diflucan already for a previous yeast
Infection. I have tried monistat cream. It is driving
me nuts. Suggestions?
I have taken diflucan already for a previous yeast
Infection. I have tried monistat cream. It is driving
me nuts. Suggestions?
Hello
Thank you for your query.
Firstly,you are assuming that this is a repeat yeast infection.
Even if that is the case, you should still consult a doctor and have a swab of the area, because sometimes, you might be having resistant yeast infections which require intensive treatment instead of OTC creams.
At 46, you would be perimenopausal, and the hormonal changes could make your vaginal tissue thin and friable and prone to itching, dryness and superimposed infection.
Other infections like bacterial vaginosis and trichomoniasis and chlamydial infection could also cause the itching.
Allergy to fabric, detergent, tampons, soaps, cleansers etc could give rise to allergic itching.
I would say it is unwise to use anything without consulting a gynecologist, particularly in your age group.
Avoid rubbing, cleaning or itching the area vigorously.
Use an anti itch cream like Vagisil for the time being.
Do not use allergic synthetic undergarments.
Keep the private parts clean and dry.
Avoid wearing wet moist bathing suits and exercise gear for long.
Do not use perfumed, medicated cleansers or local products.
Avoid condom use for the time being, as well as tampons.
Consult a gynecologist for a thorough pelvic examination, a pap smear if not done, culture of the itching area / any discharge.
Get your blood sugars tested.
Take care, and feel free to discuss further.
Thank you for your query.
Firstly,you are assuming that this is a repeat yeast infection.
Even if that is the case, you should still consult a doctor and have a swab of the area, because sometimes, you might be having resistant yeast infections which require intensive treatment instead of OTC creams.
At 46, you would be perimenopausal, and the hormonal changes could make your vaginal tissue thin and friable and prone to itching, dryness and superimposed infection.
Other infections like bacterial vaginosis and trichomoniasis and chlamydial infection could also cause the itching.
Allergy to fabric, detergent, tampons, soaps, cleansers etc could give rise to allergic itching.
I would say it is unwise to use anything without consulting a gynecologist, particularly in your age group.
Avoid rubbing, cleaning or itching the area vigorously.
Use an anti itch cream like Vagisil for the time being.
Do not use allergic synthetic undergarments.
Keep the private parts clean and dry.
Avoid wearing wet moist bathing suits and exercise gear for long.
Do not use perfumed, medicated cleansers or local products.
Avoid condom use for the time being, as well as tampons.
Consult a gynecologist for a thorough pelvic examination, a pap smear if not done, culture of the itching area / any discharge.
Get your blood sugars tested.
Take care, and feel free to discuss further.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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