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What Causes Large Clumps Of Mucous Discharge From The Vagina Along With Pain And Swelling?
Question: I have had twice yearly yeast infections aided by Diflucan. I am trying monostatin now but large clumps of mucus are coming out after the medication comes out. becoming uncomfortable and painful. If i stick my finger inside my vagina all I feel is swollen flesh and a bulging mass.
No sexual intercourse for several years, too painful.
No sexual intercourse for several years, too painful.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Given the symptoms you are describing, this may be more than a yeast infection. It may be something else and a yeast infection in addition.
I strongly advise that you go in to see your family medicine physician or gynecologist to have a pelvic exam with a speculum to directly see what is going on. It's possible, from your description, that you may have uterine prolapse (which can feel like a bulging mass), a polyp on your cervix, or other causes.
If it turns out that this is purely a yeast infection and the swelling you are feeling is from inflammation, then other medications may be needed.
For post menopausal women who get a lot of irritation, sometimes a low dose of topical estrogen can make the tissues more healthy and resilient.
For resistant yeast infections, some gynecologists recommend boric acid capsules inserted vaginally at bedtime.
I hope this information helps.
Regards,
Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh
General & Family Physician
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Given the symptoms you are describing, this may be more than a yeast infection. It may be something else and a yeast infection in addition.
I strongly advise that you go in to see your family medicine physician or gynecologist to have a pelvic exam with a speculum to directly see what is going on. It's possible, from your description, that you may have uterine prolapse (which can feel like a bulging mass), a polyp on your cervix, or other causes.
If it turns out that this is purely a yeast infection and the swelling you are feeling is from inflammation, then other medications may be needed.
For post menopausal women who get a lot of irritation, sometimes a low dose of topical estrogen can make the tissues more healthy and resilient.
For resistant yeast infections, some gynecologists recommend boric acid capsules inserted vaginally at bedtime.
I hope this information helps.
Regards,
Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh
General & Family Physician
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