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How To Confirm A Yeast Infection?

I am pretty sure I have a yeast infection. My symptoms are itching, slight redness on the interior of my vulva, and thin but "chunky" discharge (I also just started my period but the texture is very different than usual). I've never had a yeast infection before and the online resources say I should see a doctor since it's my first one. I'm going to make an appt with my gyn. on Mon, but what I'm wondering is, could I start an OTC treatment today anyway? The itching is pretty bad.
Thu, 12 Jun 2014
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Infectious Diseases Specialist,  's  Response
Hello,
Welcome to HCM,

The history and the symptoms are suggesting me that you may be having fungal infection as fungus are the normal commensals of the genitals which will be kept under control by the helpful organisms, whenever there is a imbalance in the environment these fungus will multiply and produces its symptoms.

As you have planned to meet your doctor for physical examination and confirm your diagnosis I would suggest you to follow

1.Maintain good hygiene of the genitals
2.Oral Antihistamines, thrice daily for 3 days
3.Oral Anti fungal like Terbinafine
4.Topical anti fungal cream.
Thank you.
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How To Confirm A Yeast Infection?

Hello, Welcome to HCM, The history and the symptoms are suggesting me that you may be having fungal infection as fungus are the normal commensals of the genitals which will be kept under control by the helpful organisms, whenever there is a imbalance in the environment these fungus will multiply and produces its symptoms. As you have planned to meet your doctor for physical examination and confirm your diagnosis I would suggest you to follow 1.Maintain good hygiene of the genitals 2.Oral Antihistamines, thrice daily for 3 days 3.Oral Anti fungal like Terbinafine 4.Topical anti fungal cream. Thank you.