yeast infection + period?

[xx-socold-xx.livejournal.com]

I've been quite itchy lately. Most of the time its external, not actually inside the vagina. However, there will be times when the actual vagina itches. I have been having pretty normal discharge until yesterday, when I noticed it was kind of in small clumps, which is something I don't usually get.

This morning, I felt like I was having stomach problems so I went to the bathroom. The more I sat there, the more I felt like they were period cramps instead, but I'm not supposed to start for another 4 days. But hey, that's not too far off. So, when I got up and wiped, I had the same clumpy, small discharge but some of it was tinged pink. Could that be my period starting, and just mixing with this clumpy discharge? I do have some cramps, so I'm inclined to believe its not any sort of serious matter, but I don't think I've ever had this happen before so id like to check. :/

I've also been on antibiotics (ceftin) for about. 5 days now.

Comments

[reflectionriver.livejournal.com]

Hi there,

I'm no expert, but it could certainly be a yeast infection. I've had a few yeast infections before, but my most recent one was brought on by taking antibiotics for a few days after my wisdom tooth extraction surgery. So, you could certainly have that!

As far as your cramps, I'm not sure. if it is your period, some over-the-counter remedies for yeast infections (like monistat, which I've taken) can be used while on your period, I believe. Best of luck!

[princessselene.livejournal.com]

sounds like a yeast infection, especially if you've noticed that it's not like your discharge normally is. The antibiotics you're currently on (as well as all antibiotics) kill both good AND bad bacteria. The itching would also point to a yeast infection as well.

An OTC remedy should work, and make sure you take probiotics (yogurt works great for this) to stave off any other infections when you take antibiotics.