burning and itchy

[ackmedsgirl666]

a couple of days ago my vag started burning and itching and i thought that maybe it was enflamed because that fact of how much i masterbate. well i left it alone for a few more days and its gotten worse. im afraid to tell the staff in my group homebecause then they will assume i'm sexually active)when i'm not) and make me get a pap smear( which aren't very comfortable) should i approach the staff, how can i do this without rasing alarm. i just want the pain to go away. there are no abnormal discharges or bumps(just the skin) but the inside is kinda rough
any ideas on what this could be?

[YesterdaysNews]

it could be bacteria, maybe try to wash yourself more thoroughly when you have a shower. (im not trying to imply that you dont wash yourself) hope this helps

[ackmedsgirl666]

i do wash down there sometimes 3 times a day
the thing is that i don't use soap because of the fact that it irritates the vulva
could this be part of it too?

[YesterdaysNews]

maybe, Im no expert or anything. maybe try a soap or bodywash for sensitive skin, that might help.

[Holding On*]

dont even use sensitive soap down there, unless a qualified person has said so as it might just irrate it more. The only thing you can do is go to a doctor really, as it may be bacteria in which case they might give you something for it...

[ackmedsgirl666]

im going to the dr today
i tallked to one of the staff at my group home and told her the signs
she told me i have a yeast infection
im just scared to go to the dr

[Donkey]

Don't be. They're trained not to notice anything personal or think anything against their patients. Remember that they are professionals and they do what they do for a living, not for gossip.

[ackmedsgirl666]

what do they usually do
do they usually have to look if u think u know what it is
cuz hes a male dr and i donlt feel very comfortable

[Donkey]

They'll probably take a peak. They won't start playing or anything. You don't have anything to worry about.

Now I've never been in for a vaginal yeast infection, but it shouldn't be too bad.

[SlappyTwinkle]

sounds like you have an infection.

[Lady_Chaos]

most likely they'll just make you pee in a cup, nothing serious, I've gone through it before ;-)

[Grey fox]

I had something like that years ago, so I had to go see a female doctor. Why can't you get a female one?

Have you tried looking up your symptoms? NHS do a direct or google-type-flowchart thingy which is pretty helpfull for self diagnosis if you are worried about going to the doctors.

It sounds a bit like thrush, which anti-fungal creams like canestan can ease, and even mild antiseptic creams like savlon can help :)