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Abscess Occurred In Armpit. Using Antibiotics, Yeast Smell, Irregular Periods. Hormonal Condition?

Hi there we ll about one month ago an abcess appeared in one underarm I was put on antibiotics then later another one came on the other under arm a common thing that went with the was a cheesy yeasty smell. No itching. No rash either it may link to the fact I began my period 2 years ago and am still not regular? Could it be hormones?
Mon, 5 Nov 2012
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Hello and welcome to HCM
The abscess in arm pit has nothing to do with your menstrual cycles.
There are many reasons for abscess in axilla.
It could be due to lymphadenopathy (increase in size of lymph node due to infection or inflammation) and subsequent rupture.
Various micro-organisms like bacteria, fungi and viruses can cause inflammation of the lymph node.
You need to get few investigations done.
First of all get a complete hemogram, fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) in case there is a lump in the axilla and culture studies of the pus discharged from the axilla.
This will determine the organism causing this problem.

Regarding your problem of irregular periods, it is normal to have irregular cycles in initial years after menarche due to irregular ovulation.
If the problem persists for longer time, you need to visit your gynaecologist. You mayb require some medication for a while.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
Culture wi
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Abscess Occurred In Armpit. Using Antibiotics, Yeast Smell, Irregular Periods. Hormonal Condition?

Hello and welcome to HCM The abscess in arm pit has nothing to do with your menstrual cycles. There are many reasons for abscess in axilla. It could be due to lymphadenopathy (increase in size of lymph node due to infection or inflammation) and subsequent rupture. Various micro-organisms like bacteria, fungi and viruses can cause inflammation of the lymph node. You need to get few investigations done. First of all get a complete hemogram, fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) in case there is a lump in the axilla and culture studies of the pus discharged from the axilla. This will determine the organism causing this problem. Regarding your problem of irregular periods, it is normal to have irregular cycles in initial years after menarche due to irregular ovulation. If the problem persists for longer time, you need to visit your gynaecologist. You mayb require some medication for a while. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja P Wahal Culture wi