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White Discharge From Clitoris, Itchiness. Taking Metronidazole For BV. Causes And Cure?

I have a itchy feeling on my clitoris and there is white around and in my clitoris when i whipe it looks like small pieces of tissue paper also i noticed my clitoris looks pale could this be a yeast infection? i have recently just finished taking the antibiotic Metronidazole to treat BV. i really would like to know i am very worried.
Wed, 20 Mar 2013
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Hello,
Thanks for the query,
Your symptoms of white discharge with itching suggests candidial infection of vagina.
Vaginal yeast infections are extremely common. Seventy-five percent of all women develop a yeast infection at some point during their lives.
You need to get a vaginal swab test for diagnosis.
Treatment includes antifungal antibiotics like clotrimazole and fluconazole oral tablets.
I suggest you to follow the below mentioned precautions to prevent candidiasis in future:

keep the vaginal area dry, especially after a shower;
wipe from front to back after using the toilet;
wear looser-fitting cotton underwear, which help to keep the vaginal area dry and may reduce irritation;
after swimming, change out of a wet bathing suit;
avoid chemical irritants in deodorant tampons; and
do not use douches or feminine hygiene products, regular bathing is usually adequate to cleanse the vagina.
Maintain personal hygiene.

Hope this helps.
regards,
Dr Farha.
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White Discharge From Clitoris, Itchiness. Taking Metronidazole For BV. Causes And Cure?

Hello, Thanks for the query, Your symptoms of white discharge with itching suggests candidial infection of vagina. Vaginal yeast infections are extremely common. Seventy-five percent of all women develop a yeast infection at some point during their lives. You need to get a vaginal swab test for diagnosis. Treatment includes antifungal antibiotics like clotrimazole and fluconazole oral tablets. I suggest you to follow the below mentioned precautions to prevent candidiasis in future: keep the vaginal area dry, especially after a shower; wipe from front to back after using the toilet; wear looser-fitting cotton underwear, which help to keep the vaginal area dry and may reduce irritation; after swimming, change out of a wet bathing suit; avoid chemical irritants in deodorant tampons; and do not use douches or feminine hygiene products, regular bathing is usually adequate to cleanse the vagina. Maintain personal hygiene. Hope this helps. regards, Dr Farha.