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What Causes White Vaginal Discharge While Having UTI?
Question: So was just treated for a UTI Thursday.... and now today im having white creamy discharge is that normal....
Brief Answer:
You may be developing a vaginal yeast infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and I hope I can help you today.
Unfortunately, it is quite common to develop a vaginal yeast infection after taking antibiotics.
The antibiotics you took for your UTI may have also killed some of the normal healthy bacteria that live in your vagina. These bacteria help prevent the overgrowth of yeast, which is always present in the vagina in small amounts.
Yeast infections are very common and can be treated with over-the-counter products that can be purchased at the drug store. In my experience, 3 and 7 day preparations work better than the one day products. No matter which product you choose, your symptoms typically take a week to resolve completely.
Taking probiotics with the bacteria Lactobacillus can also help to repopulate the vagina with healthy bacteria. It is available in capsules or in some kinds of yogurt.
So in summary, you likely are developing a yeast infection after your antibiotic treatment, which is quite common.
I hope i was able to adequately answer your question today and that this information was helpful. If I can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Best wishes,
Dr. Brown
You may be developing a vaginal yeast infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and I hope I can help you today.
Unfortunately, it is quite common to develop a vaginal yeast infection after taking antibiotics.
The antibiotics you took for your UTI may have also killed some of the normal healthy bacteria that live in your vagina. These bacteria help prevent the overgrowth of yeast, which is always present in the vagina in small amounts.
Yeast infections are very common and can be treated with over-the-counter products that can be purchased at the drug store. In my experience, 3 and 7 day preparations work better than the one day products. No matter which product you choose, your symptoms typically take a week to resolve completely.
Taking probiotics with the bacteria Lactobacillus can also help to repopulate the vagina with healthy bacteria. It is available in capsules or in some kinds of yogurt.
So in summary, you likely are developing a yeast infection after your antibiotic treatment, which is quite common.
I hope i was able to adequately answer your question today and that this information was helpful. If I can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Best wishes,
Dr. Brown
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
So i have two more days to take the meds should i start the 7day treatment today are wait for all my meds too be gone.
Brief Answer:
It is best to finish the antibiotic to treat the yeast infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
If the discharge is not causing any discomfort it is best to wait until you finish the rest of the antibiotics to begin the treatment. But if you have any itching or feel irritated, which are common symptoms of a yeast infection, then it is ok to start the treatment earlier.
I hope you feel better and that my advice was helpful.
Take care,
Dr. Brown
It is best to finish the antibiotic to treat the yeast infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
If the discharge is not causing any discomfort it is best to wait until you finish the rest of the antibiotics to begin the treatment. But if you have any itching or feel irritated, which are common symptoms of a yeast infection, then it is ok to start the treatment earlier.
I hope you feel better and that my advice was helpful.
Take care,
Dr. Brown
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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