Kinda a personal question with TMI, so do not continue reading if this is not your cup of tea. ***that was the warning*** So, for the past few months, I seem to have the symptoms of a yeast infection about a week or so before I start my period. I've never had problems with yeast infections before, I'm 33 and I think I've had maybe 2 or 3 before this started happening. Here comes the TMI... It seems like symptoms of yeast infections I've had with the itching, but it slightly burns when I pee, but the pee burning is more like when you have a UTI and it burns a little when you pee. Not from pee getting on your private area that is sore from the infection. There is also a slight discharge, but it is clear and I don't notice an odor, but I'm also not sniffing the toilet paper. So, my question is, is this normal to have yeast infections before your period, or could it be something else? Could it just be part of your body changing as you age? (I've noticed alot of that going on the past couple years. ) I've tried using the OTC yeast infection treatments and it doesn't seem to do any good. Once my period comes, the symptoms seem to go away. Thanks in advance.
Have your doctor check for bacterial vaginosis. It's similar to yeast infection, different from UTI or bladder infection. Also check for kidney infection. Definitely see OB/GYN. The antibiotic treatment, if prescribed, will save you from the awful discomfort. Good luck and hang in there!
Well since the OTC are not working & your symptoms have continued it is time to see your Gyno
See my other response as to a remedy using Caprylic Acid Supplements... and drinking them along with lots of water.. they work SUPER well..
as for the symptoms going away once your period begins . IF in fact this is a yeast infection, you aren't imaging that wow, it goes away once menstruation begins ... The reason yeast infections get so bad right after ovulation (mid-cycle) is because on the case when you ovulate, you get a surge of Progesterone... well that surge then renders your privates.. more alkaline , hence a breeding ground for yeast... not to mention, the surge in Progesterone causes you to become a more insulin resistant,. well if your diet already consists of sugar, white flour, fermented foods , then your yeast symptom definitely can worsen after ovulation... AND your cravings..
The yeast treatments docs give you don't work because they only address the outside area .. whereas, yeast needs to be treated from the inside out...
I would try the Capryl Supplements (take as directed on label) and drink lots of water. I find that I only ever need one and on rare occasions need two....
good luck
Me and my sister get them frequently. A lot of what causes ours is sugar. Yes its true, the more sugar you eat the more your body produces the "bad bacteria" and poof yeast infection. The reason I state this is because before your period I know a lot of women crave and, sometimes unsubcontiously, eat a lot more sweets. It could be that hitting your period boosts the "good" bacteria, which is rather common. I usually get two or three a year and have since I was young. It is just common to me anymore.
There are also so many more issues that could cause this. My quick fix is:
I always watch my sweet intake.
Always wipe front to back.
Never! use scented toilet paper or perfumes down there.
Granny panties.
And a vitamin. Dont have it on me right now but I can Pm you the name or you can google it. All it does is boosts good bacteria to grow.
ETA-Just read your responses A L gave you the name of the suppliment I take. hmmm. Also with this being new to you see your doc... There could be something more changing in you. But that is how I avoid them
I don't have any evidence for my suggestion, but it sounds like your pH is changing.
Okay, just found a thread with this topic, lots of comments here:
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Undiagnosed-Symptoms/Vaginal...
Here's another article:
http://womenshealth.about.com/od/vaginaldischarg1/a/vagin...
In short, you are not alone!
Go see your doctor. It can be typical for women to get a bit of a yeast infection around their periods which clears up with the period, HOWEVER no infection is ever "normal."
I take anti-biotics for chronic acne which has me in a constant battle with yeast (TMI question gets TMI answer :-P). It isn't normal, but I know what's causing it. I address it with probiotics, cotton undies, avoiding triggers like bubble bath, and OTC treatment when if flares up (which is basically when I miss the probiotics for a day or two).
Anyway, this is exactly the reason you have health insurance. Use it.
You really need to see your doctor. It could be a yeast infection but since the discharge is clear it most likely is not. Have you put your finger up inside and looked to see what color the discharge is? If your finger has a whitish discharge with clumps of thicker darker white then it is most likely a yeast infection. I suggest that the white might not show up on toilet paper and panties.
If the discharge is not white and because you have burning when urinating you definitely need to see the doctor. You could have a more serious infection.
Hmmm...well, anytime you had burning, whether you think it's a UTI or not, get it checked out b/c you don't want to keep an infection like that since it can eventually spread to your kidneys.
It seems to be a good sign that it disappears once menstruation starts, but it's odd that it happens beforehand...
My advice: go to your GYN and tell him/her exactly what you put here. It may be embarrassing, but you would know for sure whether or not to worry
I have that problem a lot and I get UTI's easy so my dr told me to go to the store and buy test strips to test your pee. You can get them for UTI and others for Yeast. I find them at CVS. The brand I get are AZO and they are easy to read. And I know if I need to go to the dr or not. It's worth getting just for your piece of mind.
Go to your Gyn as this needs attention. There are many things it could be, most of which need the attention of a doctor including recurring yeast infections which can cause damage......good luck!
Bacterial vaginosis is similar to a yeast infection but is an overgrowth of bacteria. You will need to see your gyne for a diagnosis and antibiotics.
