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Yeast Infection? I've never had a yeast infection, but I am beginning to believe I may have one. I know the clearish thin discharge is normal for women, but occasionally I will have a thicker white discharge that does have an odor. I have no reddish, itching or burning. Any suggestions? (And please don't suggest going to the doctor because if I were planning on doing that any time soon, I wouldn't be on Yahoo! answers.)

yeast infection? i have a yeast infection and i cant afford the meds for it right now. im totally broke. i was wondering if it will go away by itself? or if theres any home remedies that will help it or make it go away because i have a rash because of it now and i want that gone too. help!!!! thx

Yeast infection? I'm 21 and I was just at the doctor's today. I've never had a yeast infection before but my doctor told me that the anitbiotics I just finished have given me a yeast infection. She gave me a 1 day treatment and advised that I pick up a 7 day pack of monistat. What am I to expect while trying to cure this? I've heard it like "runs" out of you? Any tips or advice would be great.

yeast Infection? I don't know if I have one, but i have yellowy-green discarge and i mean sometimes there is so much that it soaks through. & there are these weird black specs in my discharge too. The smell is horrible, realllly strong fishy odor, and sometimes I am itchy down there. Also is there a way if i had it that I could treat it without going to the doctor, I have a fear of the doctors and would like to avoid it but I will go if I need to. & is a yeast infection fatal? Please no mean answers... No, I am not sexually active

Yeast INfection? what are symptoms of it and are bumps included and if not what could it be? if all the symptoms lean to Yeast Infection?

YEAST infection?!...? do yeast infections hurt, can you tell if you have it. what are the signs? & what exactly is it. "down there" has been smelling bad for the past week & someone thought i had yeast infection...could i? pleaseeee help!!! thank you sooo much!!! thanks i dont think i have it because i am not itching...but saying that made me itchy..haha, but thanks anyway :]

Homeopathic yeast infection pills have yeast in them? How does that work? I actually am pretty sure I have bacterial vaginosis, but I got Nature's Cure homeopathic yeast control pills because they have yeast in them, which I figured would help. but it got me wondering... how in the heck is it supposed to work for a yeast infection??? I've seen other brands of remedies labeled "homeopathic" with candida yeast as a main ingredient, as well, so it's not just Nature's Cure being weird.

Dog has Yeast Infection How can i cure it? My dog has a yeast infection and I don't have enough money to take it to a vet. Are there any home remedies or shampoos that I can use to cure the yeast infection? Thank you.

Can a yeast infection affect when you start your period? I've had a yeast infection for the past couple days and I've been treating it with Clotrimazole to kill the fungus. What's weird is that I've had symptoms for my period for the psat week now, and I haven't started yet. Could this be a result of my yeast infection?

When my yeast infection goes away will I start to loose weight easier? I have had a butterfly chest yeast infection a while now and it is going away with the help of medicines called Threlac and some other kind of powder. I have also had some weight gain which is in part due to some medicines I have taken. If my yeast infection goes away will that help reduce my weight? I mean like it's shaped like a butterfly across my chest. It is going away. :) Just really slowly.

How long does yeast infection medication take to fully work? I was prescribed pms-Fluconazole for a yeast infection (a pill you take once) and I took it on Tuesday. The package says that the symptoms should be gone within a couple days, and they are, but it does not say how long it takes to completely get rid of the infection. I know you shouldn't have sex while you have a yeast infection so you don't pass it back and forth and am wondering if I am clear for intercourse again or how long I should wait. Any advice would be great.

Can a yeast infection escalate to a cervical infection if left untreated? Or are they different? I've had both before, but can a yeast infection turn into a cervical infection if left untreated? Or are they different things?

Can a yeast infection be caused by the antibiotic cream prescribed for bacterial vaginal infections? I seem to have acquired a yeast infection three days into taking my medicine for my bacterial vaginal infection. What should I do? Continue taking the antibiotic gel until it's gone and then get yeast infection medicine? Is this normal? Help.

Can a combined yeast infection and bladder infection cause a delay in your period? I have a yeast infection and a bladder infection! My period was due around last week, but that's also when both of my infections had started. (The bladder infection could have started earlier.) I heard that a yeast infection usually doesn't delay your period, but what about both of them combined? I'm taking medication for both of them now as well.

Can a yeast infection affect your fertile cervical mucus? If I have a yeast infection during my fertile days, will it skew my cervical mucus? Will I not be able to get pregnant this month because I have a yeast infection around my time of ovulation?

How to prevent yeast infection when on antibiotics? Every time I am prescribed any anti-biotic, I get a yeast infection. Can a doctor prescribe something to fight off the yeast in advance or is there a reliable way to prevent it with home remedy or diet?

Can a yeast infection cause my partner to get bumps on his penis? Recently I had a yeast infection, I treated it with the Monistat pack, now my boyfriend has small red bumps on his penis. Is this a common result of my having a yeast infection or does it sound like something different? Also, have can he be treated so we aren't passing it back and forth to one another?

Can a cat get a yeast infection from licking a yeast infection? I know this sounds like a gross question but, I had a yeast infection in my belly button (odd, I know, but the doctor confirmed it) and I woke up one morning to my cat licking my belly button!!! Gross. But anyway, is it possible that he will get a yeast infection in his mouth now? If so, how would I treat it or what signs do I need to look for to tell if he has one?

Can a yeast infection from diabetes be transmitted sexually? I didn't believe the article I received saying that my yeast infections could be from eating too much sugar until I noticed I started having some symptoms right after eating candy ( Yeah, I know I shouldn't eat it). Anyhow, the symptoms seem to go away when I control my sweet tooth better. But would the same thing happen with someone who got the yeast infection from me. I mean, would the yeast infection be treated (with antibiotics) as an STD?

How long will a yeast infection take to cure without any special treatment? I recently had a urinary tract infection, due to unsanitary bathroom conditions at school, and took antibiotics. though the UTI was cured, a yeast infection developed and is now the main source of discomfort. I'm planning on picking up monistat from the store, but I'm also wondering if it is okay to just let it heal naturally... and how that would work and how long. thank you.

How prevalent is yeast infection and what is it? I would like to know what yeast infection is, whether it is the same thing as candidas. Also what percentage of women develop it.

How long after you have a yeast infection can you become sexually active? I noticed symptoms of a yeast infection Saturday, & actually got a LIVID yeast infection on Monday. I used the 3 day Monistat treatment and i actually got a prescrption also. The next day, it was gone. I still use the cream because sometimes it can get itchy=/. Is it alright for me to become sexually active again?

What kind of yeast infection medicines should pregnant women use? I know pregnant women need to ask a doctor about medicines for a yeast infection, but is there even a problem for pregnant women to use something like monastat 7? Does a doctor have to be consluted first. I know it is recommended to do so, but I want to know if there was an over the counter medicine availble without a prescription.

What is the difference between a yeast infection and vaginal discharge? I think that I may have a yeast infection. What I want to know is this, is Monistat a safe treatment for a yeast infection? I haven't gone to a doctor to get it verified and don't plan on it but I want to make sure it's safe before I start using it. Also, if this is just regular vaginal discharge, will using Monistat bring up any side affects?

What are the signs of a yeast infection? I have a yeast infection. I am treating with Monistat. But before I used the medicine today, besides your normal signs, my mom told me that these symptoms are also of a yeast infection. Bloating, nausea, pukeing on long car rides or from the smell of coffee, spotting, and being really tired. I think these other symptoms are signs of pregnancy, not related to my yeast infection. What do you think?

When yeast infection creams drain out of the vagina, are they supposed to smell bad? Im using this vaginal yeast infection cream and it's applied internally. When it drains out of the vagina, is it supposed to smell bad?

How to treat a yeast infection in the belly button? My friend has a yeast infection in her belly button and no insurance, so no doctor. So, is there any way to treat it and clear it up using over the counter things? She has been getting them since she was a teen (then she could go see a doctor though). Not overweight and not a hygeine problem either. It's only ever there too, never goes anywhere else on her.

How long does it take for a yeast infection to start showing symptoms? If me and my boyfriend had sex while i had a yeast infection, and he contracted the yeast infection, how long would it take for symptoms to start showing?

Is it possible to get a vaginal yeast infection from a man? I very rarely used to have vaginal yeast infections. Now I recently started dating this guy, and it is the second time I get a yeast infection in about a month.

how long after a yeast infection can i start using tampons? i think tampons may have given me a yeast infection. it's been treated and the symptoms seem to have went away this past wednesday night. when can i start using tampons again? my next period should be in a few days to a week.

How can i avoid a yeast infection while taking an antibiotic? I am very sick with a sinus infection and my doctor prescribed me an antibiotic. The problem is i really don't want to deal with a yeast infection. So what can i do to avoid getting a yeast infection and still take the antibiotics?

How to heal a yeast infection naturally? I have been fighting what I am guessing is a yeast infection for over a week now. It hasn't gotten extremely bad until today, I am not wanting to take an antibiotic because I am 34 weeks pregnant. Any suggestions or ideas for natural solution to clear this up?

What is the difference between yeast infection and a bladder infection? How do you get them? I been having a pain down there like if I cut my self shaving. I burns when I pee or just walk around. I have asked a couple of people and they say it might be a bladder problem and the others say it might be a yeast infection.

How do I prevent a yeast infection while on antibiotics? I just started taking Amoxicillin for a minor infection - twice a day for ten days. I've never gotten a yeast infection from antibiotics before and I don't know how likely it is that I'll get one this time. Is there anything I can do to prevent it? I know plain white yogurt helps. Should I do that before or during my antibiotic course? Any other advice? Thanks. I should have clarified. I have an ear infection.

If I recently cured a yeast infection but still have the same symptoms, is it okay to purchase more medicine? I recently had cured a yeast infection with the seven day cream, but the symptoms still proceed. I am sure it's a yeast infection due to the fact that when I got my recent pap done, the doctor only reported yeast. Is it okay to purchase more medicine?

What are the siymptooms/signs of a yeast infection and what is a yeast infection in a male? Can a male get a yeast infection? What r the signs/symptoms? Is there anyhting that will happen to ur balls Do u get little dots that are itchy on your scrotum if you have a yeast infection? My genitals and butt dont smell

How can I treat yeast infection without monistat? I've tried monistat 3 times now and I cannot shake a yeast infection. I went to the doctor and was diagnosed with it and she prescribed me a pill. I've taken the pill before and it did not work. I am not spending 70 bucks on a stupid pill that doesn't even work. Are there any home remedies that I can try?

Is it common to have a yeast infection right before your period? I had a yeast infect for like a week and was treating it naturally. I started spotting about to start my period and the symptoms (I won't mention them I'm sure you know what I'm talking about) stopped. Is it normal to get a yeast infection right before your period? I've never noticed it before but maybe some itching. I'm 22 if it matters. Thanks in advance for your answers. No sex or anything in a month or so.

What is the difference between cooking yeast and a yeast infection? I was just making pitas with my mom (I'm homeschooled) and I'm wondering what the difference between yeast that you put in bread and a yeast infection is.

Is a yeast infection the same kind of yeast as used in baking? Is there more than one kind of yeast? Could a girl get a yeast infection from touching active yeast meant for baking?

What happens if you have a yeast infection and no antibiotics? What happens if you have a yeast infection and run out of antibiotics? Do you explode with the yeast of 10,000 bavarian hard pretzels?

Can a yeast infection cause you not to get pregnant? My husband and I have been trying to have our first baby for 5 months now. Im ovulating this week until the 24th. My husband and I now the routine by now. We started to have sex when ovulation began, ever other day. But about a day ago I got a yeast infection. I called my doctor and scheduled an appointment for thursday, but I was wondering maybe from experience. Does a yeast infection decrease your chances on having a baby?

Can a yeast infection be diagnosed at urgent care? So I have been having symptoms of a yeast infection for a few days, have tried an OTC method and it has not helped. Since it is Sunday tomorrow, therefor not being able to go to a regular doctor until Monday or Tuesday. I was wondering if a yeast infection can be diagnosed at an Urgent Care setting? Please no funny business.

What does yeast infection look like for baby boys? My son has 2 red areas that i thought was a rash until i asked a question earlier and someone suggested it may be a yeast infection. There is an area above his penis, its bright red and kinda circular with little red dots around it..then the other is on the side of his testicles it looks the same. It looks really red and painful but it doesn't even seem to be bothering him? Do you think it's a yeast infection or just a rash?

Is it possible to have a yeast infection for years? I have what I think to be a yeast infection, I have tried both a tablet and a pill taken orally to rid myself of this. It has gotten a lot better, but is still not completely gone. Could this be a really bad yeast infection? Thinking back I remember about two years ago having yeast infection symptoms, and feel I may have been ignoring them for these two years until they got unbearable this year. Is this possible and would it make my yeast infection harder to get rid of?

How do I know if i've passed a yeast infection to my boyfriend? I'm 18 and i've been taking tri-cyclen lo birth control for about 4 months. I frequently have yeast infections and i never know if i could be passing the infection to my boyfriend. We don't use a condom but he pulls out. So if i have a yeast infection can it be passed to my boyfriend. How would he know if he had a yeast infection? What would be the symptoms for a male yeast infection? How do we both get rid of completely and prevent it from happening?

What are the remedies to eradicate yeast infection? What are the remedies used to eradicate yeast infections in women and how long does this medication take to get rid of this infection?

Can you give a yeast infection to a breast fed baby? My son has had diahrea, it's weird, it looks like there's cottage cheese type looking chunks in it. The doc did not actually see his poop. But he tested him for microplasma & rhodavirus, both came back negative. He has no fever. I'm taking him to the doc again today. But I've only had 1 yeast infection before, so it's hard for me to tell if maybe I have one. If I had a yeast infection & my baby gets breast milk, could he get a yeast infection?

How do I know when a yeast infection is gone and I can eat a lil sugar again? i think my yeast infection is caused by too much sugar..when do i know for sure it's ok to eat a little sugar again without the infection coming back?

What are the sympotoms of a yeast infection in a 3 year old? We just returned from the doctor, and I took my 3 year old daughter because she has a frequent urge to urinate. I assumed he would say a urinary tract infection, but he said it is the start of a yeast infection. Can that cause frequent urination?

At what point can a yeast infection no longer be treated by natural methods? I am taking 600 mg of Garlic, 365 mg of Caprylic Acid per day, and two acidophilus capsules with 5 billion bacteria in them per day. The yeast infection is already to that cottage-cheesey stage. How long should I continue my treatment before I seek medical treatments like Diflucan. Can the yeast infection at this point even be treated by natural methods? Thank you.

How long after using a yeast infection cream do I wait to have sex? On Monday my doc tor prescribed me with a 3-day treatment for my yeast infection, it's called Clotrimazole 3. It's this cream thing. Anyway, I just finished it last night. How long should I wait to have sex?

How to treat a vaginal yeast infection during pregnancy? I am on the 10th week of pregnancy and I have a vaginal yeast infection. My doctor has prescribed me metronidazole and miconazole nitrate. I read about the metronidazole and found out that it PROBABLY can be harmfull (birth defects). So, now I would like to know how harmfull can be the yeast infection if I do not treat it during the pregnancy. Or may be the is a way to treat it with something save?

What happens if you use yeast infection medicine and your not sure if you have a yeast infection? I'm not sure if I have a yeast infection or not I do have some itching and white vaginal discharge but I don't know if it could be something else. Should I be precautious and just use the medicine? Will it cause something else to happen to me if I don't have one?

How to get rid of yeast infection without going to the doctors? I'm 16, and am pretty sure I have a yeast infection. I don't live with my mom, and I don't want to tell my dad to go buy anything and I can't drive. I think it'd be weird to tell anyone to go buy anything for it.. So what could I do to cure this or if you have to buy something what do you get for it? Help please. I don't want it to get worse.

Can a yeast infection be passed on to a male partner? I have never had a yeast infection before and I didn't know if my husband should be taking some precautions to so he doesn't end up with it. What can he do to prevent it from spreading to him?

How do you clean a dildo after a yeast infection? My gyno gave me some vaginal dialators to use because I have a problem with muscle spasms down there. I recently used one and then realized that I had a yeast infection. I've since gotten rid of it with some Vagisil, but am not sure how I should go about cleaning the dialator so I don't give myself another yeast infection. Has anyone ever had this problem before? What's the best thing to do?

What is the best way to treat a yeast infection? I've had this yeast infection for a long time. My gynecologist gave me a pill for it, but it didn't work. I tried a suppository and that didn't work either. I'm sick of this! Also, my yeast infection spread to my boyfriend. Is there a way to cure this never ending thing?!? And is there something that my boyfriend can be treated with as well?

Is it possible you can develop yeast infection while taking antibiotics? My daughter shes taking augmentin antibiotics for 4 days now. It seems like she has a yeast infection because she's having some discharge and icthing.Is that possible while your on antibiotics for couple of days only?

Is it okay to treat a yeast infection with over the counter medications while pregnant? I am 6 months pregnant. Is it safe to use monistat etc to treat a yeast infection, or do I need to see the doctor?

What kind of soap should I use during a yeast infection? I am using Suave Moustourising Bead body wash right now in some mango scent. And I have a yeast infection. Is this a bad kind of soap to be using for dealing with a yeast infection and outer rash? I read that it is not a good idea to use soap "down their" and that may be the reason I have one. Can you gently wash the outside area but just not get soap up in? Cause that sounds unclean to me no to wash the area in general.

What are the symptoms of a yeast infection? I don't think I've ever had one and I don't want to make a doctors appointment if its just a yeast infection.

Can an untreated yeast infection cause havoc on other systems in the body, such as sinus and respiratory? If you leave a yeast infection untreated, is it possible for it to cause sickness for other systems in your body, such as sinus problems? I don't see how the two are related, but is it possible for something like that to happen?

How to get rid of a yeast infection naturally while pregnant? I have a yeast infection and pregannt. I want to know if there is a way to get rid of it with out taking medication or medicated cremes. Any suggestions?

What are some easy home remedies for yeast infection? I am a believer in natural home remedies. Please share with me what is effective and works for yeast infection.

How to get rid of a yeast infection? I am showing symptoms of yeast infection. How to get rid of a yeast infection?

How long does yeast infection cream stay in the body system? I recently had my first yeast infection and i used a three day cream. After the treatment, the itching and white creamy discharge stopped but 4 days later I'm still having a yellowish discharge which looks like the treatment I used. I dont have any more discomforts, just the yellowish discharge which smells abit like the cream. Is this normal?

How long does it take for yeast infection symptoms to completely stop after taking Monistat 1 dose?? I took the prefilled Monistat 1 ovule 4 days ago and I swear within a couple of hours the painfully intense burining/itching of the inside stopped almost completely!! When I woke up the next morning, I couldn't even tell I had a yeast infection. Well, I am still having very very slight external vaginal itching but not alot. I'm also having slight odorless discharge. I am pretty certain it was a yeast infection I had b/c after taking the Monistat, my symptoms almost completely went away but why am I still iching even slightly after 4 days when it's supposed to be a 1 day treatment?

Is it possible to have a yeast infection without the itching? Lately I have experienced a lot of white clumpy discharge, and also a strong odor. I have been tested for any possible STD's and the results were negative. I'm pretty sure it is a yeast infection, but i dont have any itching.

How can you get rid of a yeast infection? Ok I think my sister has a yeast infection but she dosen't want to go to the doctor ( she is only 13 and scared. ) How can I help her?

How would you treat medicine resistant yeast infection? My friend has a 3 year old (just turned 3) who is potty trained during the day but still wears a diaper at night. She has a yeast infection diaper rash that is resistant to prescription meds. Her mom also feeds her yogurt as well as acidophiles. Nothing works. I suggested removing foods with yeast from her diet for a while and changing brands of diapers. Any suggestions to help would be appreciated.

Can my husband get a yeast infection in his mouth if I have never had a yeast infection? A friend says yes, because women have yeast in the vagina even when there is no infection. Do you agree?

What effects does a yeast infection have on pregnancy? I'm four months pregnant, and recently my doctor diagnosed me with a yeast infection. I took the medicine exactly like I was told, but I think it didn't fully take care of the problem. What effects does a yeast infection have on the pregnancy?

What is the difference between a yeast infection and discharge? I am 13 and NOT sexually active. I don't have my period, and I keep finding white sticky stuff un my underwear. Some people on here tell me it's a yeast infection and that makes me scared. Please don't answer this if you are not for sure about it. Thanks a lot!

How the heck does an insurance company consider a yeast infection a pre-existing condition? My insurance company is trying to dispute a bill because I had a yeast infection. They're claiming it's a pre-existing condition! WTF!!! A yeast infection? It's not like that is some serious condition that I knew about. I went to the doctor and found out I had one. What a rip off!

What are homeopathic remedies for systemic yeast infection? I saw a program with a checklist for systemic yeast infection. I answered "yes" to nearly every question! I already know about yogurt and probiotics. What other things I should be incorporating? This is NOT for specific treatment of a vaginal yeast infection, rather an overgrowth of fungus throughout the body. Instead of "homeopathic" maybe I should have specified "natural" remedies instead -- such as certain foods, vitamins, or supplements to use. Thanks for all the suggestions so far!

How long can you have a yeast infection before you notice it? Can you have a yeast infection for a few months, and not even notice?

How will the doctor treat my yeast infection if im already on antibiotics? I've basically been on atibiotics for like a month going on two months because penicillin did not get my tooth infection out so im on new antibiotics and its probaly the reason i have a yeast infection. but i cant stop taking my antibiotics for my teeth infection. what could the doctor do for me?

Can a untreated yeast infection affect other parts of your body? My friend has a yeast infection, but because she has diabetes her doctor says nothing can be done about it to get rid of it completely. She has experienced severe pain in her head for the past week, can this be due to her yeast infection?

Can a yeast infection affect your labia minora? I noticed that after I had a long 2 month yeast infection my labia minora became a brownish color and before it had been pinkish is this due to the yeast infection? If so will it ever go back to pink once the infection is fully cured?

How to cure a yeast infection naturally? Does anyone know how to cure yeast infection naturally? My brother has serious problems and has visited several doctors but he is stil not OK. Please help.

How do I get the yeast infection egg in there? I am a guy and I think I might have a yeast infection because the summit of my unit throbs with pain and has an unpleasant discharge. Anyway, I know chicks put a Monistat egg up in there, so how would I fit it in there?

What are the symptoms of a yeast infection? I'm just wondering, what are the symptoms of a yeast infection? I have white secretions coming out of my vagina, and sometimes the can look like little globs. Now I'm not entirely sure that is normal. Can somebody give their opinion on what it might be?

what are the chances of a yeast infection being a early symptom of being pregnant? me and partner had intercourse 7 days ago.... i started getting a yeast infection 2 days ago... can it be that i might be pregnant? or is it just a yeast infection? we had no intercourse until the day i started with the yeast infection. i am not on any antibiotics, my diet has not change, not using any birth control as we are TTC. please any help regarding this would be much appreciated.

How to tell if dog has a yeast infection? I think my dog may have an intestnal yeast infection when he did #2 today it looked like a long slime or jelly looking stuff. Is there anything i can give him for this?

Can you get a yeast infection from having intercourse while in the shower? I've heard that something with the water and having sex can cause a yeast infection. Is this true?

How long does it take for a yeast infection to go away? I was diagnosed with a yeast infection, and started treatment Wednesday night. I started using the Monistat, and continue to use it, but have also taken the oral medication too. How long does it normally take for the yeast infection to go away? Thanks for your help! How long will it take for the burning and itching to go away. It's still red and sore and itchy.

What over the counter Yeast infection med? I have never had a yeast infection and need advice about what to buy ? Some good brand or even remedies too would help?

What are some other problems that might have the same symptoms as a yeast infection? It seems like I always get yeast infections and I'm starting to wonder if it's not actually yeast. My doc usually says it's yeast, but I've never gotten a second opinion. Are there any other conditions, illnesses that might cause the same symptoms to occur as a yeast infection? I've been tested for STDs, so it's not that. I'm just really frustrated with this and want this problem to go away! It's hurting my relationship because I can never be intimate with my bf. I eat yogurt every day, and use non scented hypoallergenic soaps. I do not wear tight clothes, and I always wear cotton panties.