Hi Aunt Vadge,
Been having yeast discharge like flare ups since October. Went to gyno, got meds. It goes away.
But the recurrence made her do a yeast culture test. Which came back negative.
The discharge is white, sometimes yellow-ish. Gets worse before and after my period ends. There’s no strong smell or painful urination. Just really really bad irritation. Painful, red, often itchy.
I’m at a loss. I’ve tried everything.
Sincerely
SK
Age 23, Mumbai, India
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Dear SK,
I understand how confusing and uncomfortable these symptoms must be for you, especially with the recurrent nature after treatment and negative yeast culture.
The discharge and irritation you’re experiencing could potentially be due to a condition still yeast related – which is why the meds work for a spell – or a condition called aerobic vaginitis (AV).
Treatment recommendation for yeast and AV
- Kolorex Oral Supplement – take as per the directions
- Aunt Vadge’s Yeast/Thrush Herbal Suppository Blend – use deep vaginally as per the instructions
- AV Vaginal Pessary – use as directed on the link on the label
If you’re not getting the results you’re after, I strongly recommend you schedule a consultation with a My Vagina vulvovaginal specialist practitioner. They’re brilliant!
What else could it be?
An alternative consideration may be another type of overgrowth, cytolytic vaginosis (CV), which can be a potential outcome of overzealous application of antibiotics and probiotics orally or vaginally.
The symptoms present much like a yeast infection, but yeast tests will be negative, though in this case, yeast treatments will have no impact.
CV will, however, be ameliorated (soothed) by menstrual bleeding (alongside AV), so symptoms being worse before and after – but not during – your period may be a clue.
In the meantime, try to avoid any irritants that might aggravate your symptoms. This includes perfumed products, soaps, and douches. Wear breathable cotton underwear and avoid tight-fitting clothing to reduce any additional irritation to the area.
You may also like to take oatmeal baths to soothe external irritation.
Hang in there, and don’t hesitate to seek out the specialist support you need. This does not have to be your new normal, and there are strategies and treatments that can help bring relief and prevent recurrence.
Warm regards,
Aunt Vadge
References1,2
- 1.Chatzivasileiou P, Vyzantiadis T. Vaginal yeast colonisation: From a potential harmless condition to clinical implications and management approaches—A literature review. Mycoses. Published online May 23, 2019:638-650. doi:10.1111/myc.12920
- 2.Swidsinski A, Guschin A, Tang Q, et al. Vulvovaginal candidiasis: histologic lesions are primarily polymicrobial and invasive and do not contain biofilms. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Published online January 2019:91.e1-91.e8. doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2018.10.023
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