Why does it burn when i insert yeast infection cream?
Bacterial vaginosis, a bacterial infection of the vagina, usually causes a thin discharge and odor. There may or may not be itch or discomfort. A yeast infection can cause irritation, itch, pain and swelling and is usually associated with a thick white discharge sometimes described as cheesy. The cream may burn because the skin is already irritated. If you continue to have problems, especially by day 7, see the doc. They may not have to do an internal exam, just a swab of the discharge to find the cause. You didn’t “catch’ either problem. They are a result of overgrowth of bacteria and yeast normally found in the area.
Actually, the burning may be caused by an allergic reaction. A small percentage of woman are allergic to one of the active ingredients in monistat called micanazole. If you’re suffering from an allergic reaction you should let your doctor know so he/she can recommend another cream to use. If you self diagnosed your infection, it would probably be a good idea to stop using it and try something else. Personally I think the best approach is the natural way. Basically the reason you have a yeast infection is because there’s an imbalance in your body. A healthy person has a balance between the yeast in their body and the good bacteria in their body. Too much yeast, you have a yeast infection. Too much bacteria, you have a bacterial infection. So, when you have a yeast infection you essentially have too much yeast in your body. The natural way to treat it and bring back that balance is to starve the yeast and introduce more good bacteria into your body. Oh and BTW – That’s why you often get
