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TMI vaginal discomfort

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I'm having a lot of vaginal discomfort. I am always very sore and feel itchy, swollen, uncomfortable and raw down there. There isn't any unusual discharge and I don't think it's an infection. My doctor said its probably just dryness related to pregnancy. I am so uncomfortable I want to cry sometimes and I am desperate for relief. Does anyone else experience this? Any suggestions? I am praying there is some miracle cream out there or something!
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  • Abeja1226Abeja1226 member
    Honestly, discharge or not it sounds like a yeast infection. Try Monistat 5 or 7 day treatment, it can't hurt.
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  • allforyouallforyou member
    I had pretty much the exact same symptoms. My doctor wasn't very helpful and did not seem too concerned when I mentioned it. She did tell me that I could try  Aquaphor or KY to help with the dryness/irritation, but she said that if I thought it was a yeast infection I could use Monistat. After a week or pure hell and no relief I decided to buy some Monistat. Thankfully after a few days everything started to feel better. I would talk to your doctor about the possibility of an infection or try some over the counter treatments.
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  • ninambutlerninambutler member
    imageAbeja1226:
    Honestly, discharge or not it sounds like a yeast infection. Try Monistat 5 or 7 day treatment, it can't hurt.


    Is that safe during pregnancy? And my doctor said it was probably just dryness but she really brushed it off.
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  • Licia&WayneLicia&Wayne member
    Did your doctor actually test for an infection? I would probably ask for at least a wet smear to see if anything shows up.

    I do feel swollen some days, but nothing as extreme as what you're feeling. I would definitely bet you have something off balance down there.
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    Yes, Monistat is safe. Do one of the longer treatments.

    But! If it's a bacterial infection? Monistat won't do anything.
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  • kateryna72kateryna72 member

    I've had this a little bit, and honestly in my case I think it's just discomfort from my pants/underwear that I keep squeezing into even though it's getting a little too small. I use the Cottonelle wipes when I'm really uncomfortable, and that seems to help. The only thing is that I can't flush them, because we have a septic tank and I've heard some real horror stories regarding wipes and septic tanks.

    If you think it might be a yeast infection though, could you do a home screening test? That way you can be sure, and talk to your doctor before taking anything.

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  • Abeja1226Abeja1226 member
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    Honestly, discharge or not it sounds like a yeast infection. Try Monistat 5 or 7 day treatment, it can't hurt.


    Is that safe during pregnancy? And my doctor said it was probably just dryness but she really brushed it off.

    Yes it's perfectly safe. I had to treat a YI a few months ago, I had the same symptoms as you with no discharge or anything. I did Monistat 7 and it worked wonders. The OB told me to do it.
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