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Yeast infection and pregnancy

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12y ago

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Some women get yeast infection from using perfumed soap/shower gel, wearing tight undergarments like thongs, not keeping your vagina dry (if you have normal discharge it is better to wear a liner), others get it from using flavoured condoms and sometimes you can get it from your partner if he has it.

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This is very common in pregnancy. You have an increased risk for a yeast infection because there is more moisture down there. If you have any itching or burning while pregnant, go see your doctor and they can prescribe something to make it go away.

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14y ago

If you are pregnant and have a yeast infection you can take one of the over the counter yeast medications for it...after consulting with your Dr. The yeast infection can cause thrush in the unborn child if not taken care of properly...also do not have intercourse as you can pass it to your partner(yes girls he can get it, but without the symptoms)and he will just pass it back to you in return... otherwise it shouldn't really affect the pregnancy except that it is uncomfortable. Make sure to wear cotton lined panties and change them often..or wear natural panty liners...not synthetic ones. If you drink a lot of caffeine this also can make it worse. Yogurt does help but not quickly... Good luck

I am really not sure how it affects the pregnancy, but I do know my doctor told me that if you get more than one yeast infection during pregnancy it can be an indication that you have Strep B (which requires antibiotics be given during labor).

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If your question is: Can taking amoxicillin trigger a yeast infection? The answer is yes. Any time you take a powerful antibiotic, the natural balance between helpful bacteria and other things that live in and on your body is disrupted. We have the fungus that causes a "yeast" infection in our bodies and when it is not held in check by natural bacteria, it gets a little too numerous and we get a yeast infection. Good argument for not taking antibiotics unless you really need them. When you DO need them, though, most of the over-the-counter cures for the yeast infection can be very helpful. You might look into other things that can help your body get quickly back to a proper balance, such as eating yogurt or taking "probiotics". The more you know about your body, the better you can make informed and intelligent decisions regarding its care.

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11y ago
  • You bladder feeling full and having the urge to pass urine if when there is none.
  • Itching on the out area of the vagina almost every other minute
  • Vaginal discharge (either white-sandy, white and slimy and sometimes with a bad odour)
  • Bloating or lower abdomen discomfort (for some women)
  • Painful sex (if you don't have some of the symptoms above, they could occur after an intercourse)
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Normally the infection will clear up within seven days. If symptoms persist, you should see your doctor and get stronger medication (e.g. Terconazole).

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Yes it is possible, try searching "ocular candida" in Google.

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9y ago

There are some cases of severe yeast infections being in the blood. These usually happen when a yeast infection is left untreated or a persons immune system is low.

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