can someone tell me what are signs you have yeast infection..wondering if i have had a mild case of it for sometime..i get inching in the butt area and the vaginal area but its not consistent..the itching ia all on the outside..
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When I get a yeast infection I have it always starts with an itch on the outside, around the labia. Then, if not treated, it goes inside, vaginally. A whitish discharge can be part of it, as can an ache-like pain. Sex is painful, feels like sandpaper. Some people say the discharge smells "fishy" although I have never noticed it.
Unfortunately I am an expert at spotting them through having so many, so haven't had one get too bad in years, but when they are bad the itch and pain are constant. Sometimes there is a slight burning when peeing, but different from a UTI; more like when the urine hits different areas, it burns.
Hope this helps,
Gin
Unfortunately I am an expert at spotting them through having so many, so haven't had one get too bad in years, but when they are bad the itch and pain are constant. Sometimes there is a slight burning when peeing, but different from a UTI; more like when the urine hits different areas, it burns.
Hope this helps,
Gin
Also when I've had yeast infections in the past and tried treating them with OTC meds, it always got worse. I have to go get an anti fungal from my doctor who tells me EVERY time to quit using the OTC meds for yeast infections because they are the worst thing you can use for one.