as an antibiotic, Amox-clav kills all bacteria, both the good ones as well as the bad. This does leave women more susceptible to yeast infections. A yeast infection will itch and burn, and can be spread like an STD so it is important to treat ASAP. You can try to prevent this next time by eating yogurt with active cultures during your course of antibiotics.
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Yes, itching can be a symptom of a yeast infection. That is not the only symptom but could be an indicator.
Yes, some of the symptoms of yeast infection is burning, itching, and blotting.
A yeast infection can cause swelling in the entire vaginal area. Scratching the itching makes it worse. Use a medicated ointment such as Vagisil to calm the swelling and the itch.
No, itching and burning have nothing to do with menstruation - these symptoms suggest that you have a vaginal infection such as a yeast infection, get an over-the-counter yeast infection treatment or go to your doctor for tests and treatment.
You itching your private parts. If you have a consistent itch, see your doctor. Maybe you have a yeast infection.
It sounds like it could be a yeast infection. If you have never had one, you should go to the doctor to be sure that it what you have. If you have had them before and know you have a yeast infection, use a 3 or 5 day vaginal yeast infection medication.
There are several possible causes; Yeast infection: A common fungal infection that can cause itching, burning, and swelling in the vaginal area. Bacterial vaginosis: An overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina that can cause itching, burning, and a fishy odor. Sexually transmitted infections: Certain sexually transmitted infections, such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and herpes, can cause itching, swelling, and pain in the vaginal area. Allergic reaction: An allergic reaction to certain products, such as soaps, lotions, or condoms, can cause itching and swelling in the vaginal area. Vulvodynia: A chronic pain condition that can cause itching, burning, and pain in the outer part of the vagina.
Candida is another name for yeast infection. The symptoms for a yeast infection are itching and redness in the area of infection. Some babies can get candida in their throat.
A yeast infection alone will not cause infertility, except in that you will be itchy and uncomfortable, and probably not in the mood for sex. However it is very important, especially if this is your first yeast infection, to see your doctor to confirm that it really is a yeast infection. Other conditions *can* cause infertility, and women who are not familiar with the difference may ignore them. Some of these conditions are pelvic infections, or the very common "bacterial vaginitis", which if untreated can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease, and infertility. In addition, sexually transmitted diseases can be mistaken for a yeast infection; these include gonorrhea and herpes, both of which cause itching like a yeast infection. Symptoms of a yeast infection include itching, burning, redness, and irritation of the vaginal area, swelling of the vulva, painful or frequent urination, and excessive vaginal discharge that is thick and resembles cottage cheese (it also has a distinctive smell). Sex with a yeast infection can be painful due to these symptoms.
A yeast infection is not a sign of chlamydia.
A Yeast Infection
A yeast infection is caused by a fungus, and staph by a bacterium; but a yeast infection of the skin can cause skin compromise that makes it easier for a staph infection to occur.