yeast infection, Obstetrics and Gynecology FAQ - Page 8

Infection and secretion issues? Hello, Doctor: (This message is a bit long; thank you very much for your patience in reading it.) I have not engaged in penetrative sexual intercourse. Since the end of October 2017, I have noticed that my discharge has turned yellow and thick, som...

Candida and bacterial co-infection Hello Doctor: On April 20th (Friday), I visited due to itching in the vulva and vagina. The doctor diagnosed it as a combined infection of Candida and bacteria. I researched online and found that vaginal infections are mainly classified into thr...

Pap smear examination Hello Doctor, I previously had a Pap smear that showed inflammation, and after my follow-up visit, the doctor prescribed a suppository. After using the suppository, the doctor mentioned that if I don't have any discomfort, I don't need to return fo...

Recurrent Candida infections for three months, with recent appearance of pink discharge? Hello, doctor. Since I am currently abroad and unable to seek immediate medical attention, I have a question. I have been experiencing recurrent Candida infections for nearly three months, pa...

Oral contraceptives 1. Yes, you can have unprotected intercourse after starting the second pack of oral contraceptives (Alesse) on the 8th day. If you have taken the pills correctly and consistently, the risk of pregnancy is very low. 2. Feeling nauseous or having a desire to vo...

Can the antifungal suppository for Candida infection be used twice a day? The issue of recurrent candidiasis has been persistent. When it recurs, I go to the hospital, and the doctor prescribes medication, which helps, but it still recurs. Recently, it has recurred again. I would...

Symptoms present despite normal secretion analysis? Hello Dr. Huang, after puberty, my discharge often appears light yellow and has a yogurt-like consistency. Occasionally, I experience mild itching (but it's not very itchy and has no odor), and I sometimes feel a dull pain ...

Vaginal yeast infection issues? 1. After using the remaining three vaginal suppositories for four days, I returned for a follow-up appointment and was prescribed nystatin and oral antibiotics, which I had used during a previous recurrence. However, my menstrual period started on ...

Should I seek medical attention or is there a possibility of pregnancy? A few days ago, I had intercourse with my girlfriend (we used a condom and it was a few days before her ovulation). At the moment of penetration, she cried out in pain, and later we realized it might be due t...

Take contraceptives three days after menstruation? My girlfriend's period ended on December 6th, and we had sexual intercourse on December 9th. We used a condom, but later discovered that it had broken. We took the emergency contraceptive pill levonorgestrel within 3 hours a...

Vaginal discharge (white/light yellow, cottage cheese-like, acidic, slightly salty, without itching or odor symptoms)? Hello Doctor: I have a sexually transmitted infection that started at the end of June. The initial symptoms included itching, burning in the genital area, and a ...

Inability to engage in normal sexual intercourse? Hello doctor, I have been in a relationship with my boyfriend for over a year. He is my first partner, and our sexual activity has always been normal; he uses condoms and I take oral contraceptives. Recently, I have been under a l...

Genital issues Hello Doctor: Last year, I developed a dark spot in my perineal area, and a few months later, another one appeared nearby that is neither painful nor itchy and has no protrusions or depressions. In June of this year, I experienced a vaginal yeast infection that has...

Persistent yellow-green discharge? Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask about my recent visit to a gynecology clinic (I have not had sexual intercourse). The doctor said I have a fungal infection, and I have been taking medication for over a week, but there hasn't been any sig...

Vaginal issues I have a septate hymen, and after having intercourse, my hymen is now considered broken. However, I feel that the tissue of the hymen is somewhat protruding, which seems unusual. It looks like a star shape with multiple lobes, and I couldn't find anything simi...

Pap smear Hello doctor, I have been regularly undergoing Pap smear tests since I turned 30, but I don't understand why there has been a mild inflammatory response every time. Previously, I experienced vaginal itching quite easily, but it has decreased now. My Pap smear resul...

Lower abdominal discomfort or pain? It is common to experience vaginal itching before and after menstruation, but the recent onset of mild pelvic discomfort, along with an increase in vaginal discharge, could indicate several conditions. Possible causes may include a yeast infect...

Lower abdominal discomfort or pain? It is common to experience vaginal itching before and after menstruation, but the recent onset of mild pelvic discomfort, along with an increase in vaginal discharge, could indicate several possibilities. This may include conditions such as a y...

Lower abdominal discomfort or pain? Itching in the vagina before and after menstruation is common, but recently experiencing some dull pain without any other symptoms, along with an increase in vaginal discharge, could indicate several possibilities. This may include conditions s...

The discharge consists of deep pink blood clots? Hello Doctor: A couple of days ago, I visited the obstetrics and gynecology department and was diagnosed with a mild vaginal yeast infection. During the internal examination, there was some bleeding from the posterior cervix. After...