♥ Most girls will experience vaginal itchiness at some point in their lives, but mostly when the hormones are trying to balance out and/or pregnancy. It is vital that you know exactly what is causing this itchiness as several diseases can cause scar damage to your fallopian tubes.
The Most Common Cause For Vaginal Itch
♥ One of the most common causes for your vaginal area to be itchy, is a yeast infection. A yeast infection occurs when your hormones are imbalanced and sorting themselves out, douching, warm & moist climate in underwear, non-breathable underwear, antibiotics and/or medical treatments (chemo), the birth control pill, any scented toiletry products (toilet paper, pantie liners, tampons, & wipes) and several other reasons. A yeast infection will not affect the cycle of your period.
The Most Common Cause For Vaginal Itch
♥ One of the most common causes for your vaginal area to be itchy, is a yeast infection. A yeast infection occurs when your hormones are imbalanced and sorting themselves out, douching, warm & moist climate in underwear, non-breathable underwear, antibiotics and/or medical treatments (chemo), the birth control pill, any scented toiletry products (toilet paper, pantie liners, tampons, & wipes) and several other reasons. A yeast infection will not affect the cycle of your period.
What's The Worst Thing To Treat A Yeast Infection?
The most common mistake made with a yeast infection is when you wash your vaginal area with soap and/or soapy washcloth. The ingredients in soap are loved by yeast and your infection will double. Each day as you continue to wash with soap, will set you back and increasingly get worse and worse.
♥ Don't be alarmed, but yeast infections can eventually open up from scratching and bleed. Depending on how much you itch and how much soap you've used, an odor can develop and discharge can change to a cottage cheese texture.
♥ Water is the absolute best thing for your vaginal health. If you really feel you need something to rinse your vaginal area with then please use a dilution of 4 Tbsp vinegar and 2 Cups water (douche).
What Are The Symptoms Of A Vaginal Yeast Infection ?
♥ The symptoms for a yeast infection will vary from person to person. The vaginal area will become inflamed, red, itchiness inside the vagina and on the outer labia spreading to the clitoris.
♥ You may experience a stinging sensation when you urine or a burning irritation during sexual intercourse. Some may have a different kind of discharge that is clumpy, thick, and cottage cheese like resemblance or thin & yellowing . There isn't usually an odor associated with a yeast infection unless it has been left too long and is progressively getting worse, but many do claim to smell a "beer-like" smell.
How Do I Treat A Yeast If I am Not Pregnant?
♥ If you are familiar with yeast infections, then you probably already have MONISTAT on hand or a similar anti fungal creme in your cupboard. If you are new to this and it's your first time treating a yeast infection, you may feel quite overwhelmed at all the different choices available for treatments. I've listed most of the widely used products so you have an idea of what to look for at the drugstore
♥ It's important to learn the chemical ingredient in each of the different treatments so you know whether or not it worked and if you need to see your doctor for a persistent yeast infection, you want to make sure he doesn't prescribe you the type you've already tried
♥ Monistat offers a variety of packages to treat your yeast infection. You'll need to try them out before you'll really know which one you prefer. There is a tube of creme, Pre-Filled Applicators, Disposable Applicators, Ovules and Wipes.
http://www.monistat.com/
♥ 1-Day Ovule Combo Pack includes 1 Ovule, External Creme, & 6 Cooling Wipes
♥ 1-Day Ovule Combo includes 1 Ovule & 1 Disposable Applicator
♥ 3 Combo Pack Ovules includes 3 Ovules, External Creme, & Cooling Wipes
♥ 3 Day Combo Pack includes 3 x 5g Pre-Filled Applicators.
♥ 3 day Ovule Combo Pack includes 3 Ovules & External Creme
♥ Monistat 7 dual Pack 7 Vaginal Suppositories and External Cream
♥ Monistat 7 Day Cream includes 7 x 5g Pre-Filled Applicators
♥ Monistat Derm External Vaginal Cream includes One 15g Tube
http://www.canesten.com/
♥ 1-Day Combo Pack includes External Creme & 1 Comfort Tablet
♥ 1-Day Combo Pack includes External Creme & 1 prefilled applicator.
♥ 1-Day Cream External Cream 5g.
♥ 3-Day Combo Pack includes a lower dose External Creme & 3 Comfort Tablets
♥ 3-Day Creme includes a lower dose of Pre-Filled Applicators 25g
♥ 6-Day Creme includes the Lowest Concentration
♥ Individual Tube of Canestan for External Use
There isn't a main website for the Clotrimaderm, Gyne-Lotrim , & Miconazole. You may find this in the generic form at different stores offering their store brand creams (ie. Target, Walgreens, CVS, Pharmasave, Walmart, Safeway, etc.).
♥ Miconazole-7 Day Vaginal Suppositories 100 mg.
♥ Miconazole-7 Vaginal Cream With 2% 45g.
♥ Miconazole 7 Day Treatment Vaginal Crem With Applicator 45g.
♥ Miconazole-7 Vaginal Cream with Reusable Applicator 1.59oz.
♥ Miconazole 7 Vaginal Cream with Disposable Applicator 1.59oz.
♥ Miconazole-3 Day Vaginal Cream with Disposable Applicator 0.32oz.
♥ Miconazole-3 Vaginal Suppositories & Vaginal Anti Fungal Cream Combo Pack.
♥ Gyne-Lotrim 3 Vaginal Cream is a 3 Day Treatment with External Cream.
♥ Gyne-Lotrim 3 Day Cream with 3 Disposable Pre-Filled Applicators.
♥ Gyne-Lotrim 7 Day Cream is a 7 Day Treatment with External Cream.
♥ Clotrimazole Vaginal 1% Cream 45g.
♥ Clotrimazole 1 % Vaginal Cream 7 Days with Applicator.
♥ Clotrimaderm Vaginal Cream with Applicator.
♥ Clotrimaderm 1% Vaginal Cream with Applicator 50g.
♥ Clotrimaderm 2% Vaginal Cream with Applicator2% 25g.
How Do I Treat A Yeast Infection If I am Pregnant?
♥ If you are familiar with yeast infections, then you probably know the difference between a yeast infection and other bacterial infections; however, there are many other infections that can mimic a yeast infection during pregnancy.
♥ It's vital to know exactly what you are treating before using any medications regardless if it is an external cream. You must be checked out by a physician and he will either prescribe a prescription for you or tell you to pick one of the above mentioned creams.
How Do I Prevent A Yeast Infection?
There are some steps you can take to help prevent recurring yeast infections. These include:
♥ Wear breathable fabrics including cotton underwear.
♥ Soak your underwear in boiling water during a flare up of yeast or put a hot iron on the cotton patch area wear your labia touches.
♥ Don't waste your time microwaving your underwear.
♥ Keep your genital area dry and free of extra moisture in the evening.
♥ Wear Swimsuits for swimming only and not for extended periods of time.
♥ Avoid any scented feminine hygiene products.
♥ Avoid douching with any product. In the event, that you absolutely have to douche, use a dilution of vinegar and water under these guidelines ~ 4 Tbsp vinegar and 2 Cups water. If you do not have an old douche bottle, you can use a turkey baster from the 'Dollar Store.'
♥ Avoid long baths and consider showering during flare ups of yeast. If you need to soak in the tub then follow these guidelines to add 1/2 cup salt or epsom salts to match the body's natural saline state and then add 1/2 cup of vinegar to help rebalance the vaginal pH to 4.5.
♥ Regularly consume foods high in acidophiles like yogurt, which can help restore the natural flora of the vagina and help treat and prevent yeast infections.
♥ Regularly add a pro biotic feminine supplement that blocks and reduces yeast and/or bacteria and restores a healthy vaginal flora (ie. Rep Hresh Pro-B helps during the use of antibiotics).
♥ Use a Pro biotic Feminine Supplements that blocks and reduces yeast and bacteria and helps restore and maintain healthy vaginal flora. RepHresh Pro-B also augments the use of antibiotics.
http://www.rephreshprob.com/Main/Default.aspx
♥ Don't waste your time microwaving your underwear.
♥ Keep your genital area dry and free of extra moisture in the evening.
♥ Wear Swimsuits for swimming only and not for extended periods of time.
♥ Avoid any scented feminine hygiene products.
♥ Avoid douching with any product. In the event, that you absolutely have to douche, use a dilution of vinegar and water under these guidelines ~ 4 Tbsp vinegar and 2 Cups water. If you do not have an old douche bottle, you can use a turkey baster from the 'Dollar Store.'
♥ Avoid long baths and consider showering during flare ups of yeast. If you need to soak in the tub then follow these guidelines to add 1/2 cup salt or epsom salts to match the body's natural saline state and then add 1/2 cup of vinegar to help rebalance the vaginal pH to 4.5.
♥ Regularly consume foods high in acidophiles like yogurt, which can help restore the natural flora of the vagina and help treat and prevent yeast infections.
♥ Regularly add a pro biotic feminine supplement that blocks and reduces yeast and/or bacteria and restores a healthy vaginal flora (ie. Rep Hresh Pro-B helps during the use of antibiotics).
♥ Use a Pro biotic Feminine Supplements that blocks and reduces yeast and bacteria and helps restore and maintain healthy vaginal flora. RepHresh Pro-B also augments the use of antibiotics.
http://www.rephreshprob.com/Main/Default.aspx
Can I Have Sexual Intercourse/Relations With A Yeast Infection?
♥ It is best that you do not engage in sexual relations of any sort until the yeast infection is cleared up to contain the infection and not spread it to other areas.
♥ There is a possibility of passing the yeast infection (candida) to your partner who then in return gives it back to you. It can take months to get ontop of the infection and clear up the candida in both partners.
♥ The vaginal area is inflamed and itchy. Sexual intercourse will not only burn and sting, but there could be small tears from the weakening of the inflamed area. It wouldn't be much fun for you and if he contracts the candida, then it won't be much fun for him either.
What Do I Need to Remember?
♥ All the information listed here is written for your information only by a single mother.
♥ It is your responsibility to check with a general physician about your symptoms and follow their medical advice.
♥ Please do not diagnose your own yeast infections if you have never had one before or if you are sexually active .
♥ There are several Sexually Transmitted Diseases that mimic the symptoms but a physician can swab for all the diseases on one visit. 
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