Comments on: Is it common to have a yeast infection right before your period? http://yeastinfectionsnomore.com/yeast-infection/is-it-common-to-have-a-yeast-infection-right-before-your-period/ Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:09:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Larkin L http://yeastinfectionsnomore.com/yeast-infection/is-it-common-to-have-a-yeast-infection-right-before-your-period/comment-page-1/#comment-2823 Larkin L Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:10:37 +0000 http://yeastinfectionsnomore.com/yeast-infection/is-it-common-to-have-a-yeast-infection-right-before-your-period/#comment-2823 No, I've never noticed a pattern of getting a yeast infection right before my period. I know having a period can make a yeast infection go away on its own as having your period changes your pH. Signs of yeast infections: White, cottage cheese-like discharge Swelling and pain around the vulva Intense itching Signs of bacterial vaginosis: A white, gray or yellowish vaginal discharge A fishy odor that is strongest after sex or after washing with soap Itching or burning Slight redness and swelling of the vagina or vulva No, I’ve never noticed a pattern of getting a yeast infection right before my period. I know having a period can make a yeast infection go away on its own as having your period changes your pH.

Signs of yeast infections:
White, cottage cheese-like discharge
Swelling and pain around the vulva
Intense itching

Signs of bacterial vaginosis:
A white, gray or yellowish vaginal discharge
A fishy odor that is strongest after sex or after washing with soap
Itching or burning
Slight redness and swelling of the vagina or vulva

]]> By: simplybeautiful http://yeastinfectionsnomore.com/yeast-infection/is-it-common-to-have-a-yeast-infection-right-before-your-period/comment-page-1/#comment-2824 simplybeautiful Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:10:37 +0000 http://yeastinfectionsnomore.com/yeast-infection/is-it-common-to-have-a-yeast-infection-right-before-your-period/#comment-2824 depends upon what your were doing during that time frame (i.e alot of sex) depends upon what your were doing during that time frame (i.e alot of sex)

]]> By: Candice http://yeastinfectionsnomore.com/yeast-infection/is-it-common-to-have-a-yeast-infection-right-before-your-period/comment-page-1/#comment-2825 Candice Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:10:37 +0000 http://yeastinfectionsnomore.com/yeast-infection/is-it-common-to-have-a-yeast-infection-right-before-your-period/#comment-2825 It could be the type of underwear you are wearing. Wearing thongs, tight jeans, and tight underwear close to your period could cause you to have a yeast infection. I had this happen for almost a whole year, I kept going to the doctor, they'd give me penicillan, I tried using over the counter stuff, home remedies. I found out on my own that it was the underwear and jeans thing. If it continues after that I would suggest seeing a doctor because it could be a sign for something more serious. It could be the type of underwear you are wearing. Wearing thongs, tight jeans, and tight underwear close to your period could cause you to have a yeast infection. I had this happen for almost a whole year, I kept going to the doctor, they’d give me penicillan, I tried using over the counter stuff, home remedies. I found out on my own that it was the underwear and jeans thing. If it continues after that I would suggest seeing a doctor because it could be a sign for something more serious.

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