How can my daughter treat her yeast infection?

[Anonymous]

You can get infection from self fingering. IYKYK.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP. Thanks for the replies. She wanted to use Fougera, because it’s something we already had at home, but she doesn’t want to get something new. Any ideas?

If she doesn't want to get anything new - including an OTC remedy - than we can't help you.

No one can.

Your attention should be focused on convincing her to see a dr.

[Anonymous]

My first symptom of pregnancy was an awful yeast infection. Apparently the increase in hormones can change the ph balance in the vagina and increase vaginal secretions. I was on vacation in Orlando and was in so much discomfort that I took a taxi to a 24 pharmacy for Monistat. I don’t know how the OP’s daughter can stand the itching and discomfort.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP. She’s never been sexually active before so it can’t be an STD, and she doesn’t want a prescription or over the counter medication. She wants a home remedy.

There are no home remedies for yeast infections. I grew up in the dark ages when all yeast meds were Rx and once was a bystander while my aunt inserted plain yogurt in her vagina in an attempt to mitigate yeast symptoms. It didn't work. Neither do boric acid suppositories or probiotics--especially for an infection that is well-established.

What is the reason for her aversion to getting necessary health care?

[Anonymous]

For God’s sake OP, buy the Monistat 7 and hand it to her. Just say it’ll make her feel so much better if she takes the whole course. Leave it in her bathroom if she doesn’t take it from you.

Here’s a link so you don’t buy the wrong one.

https://www.cvs.com/shop/monistat-7-dose-yeast-infection-treatment-7-disposable-applicators-1-cream-tube-prodid-542647?skuId=542647&cgaa=QWxsb3dHb29nbGVUb0FjY2Vzc0NWU1BhZ2Vz&cid=ps_pla_fs_pc_fc_na_nab_na_mp_ggl_na&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21108577572&gclid=Cj0KCQjwio_RBhDMARIsAJPveNMghtGSBoJnL4zEbApDWr7Ej6H3mn1KItPpnYJaFFGiFLPMGkgBun0aArKhEALw_wcB

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I seriously doubt that an 18 year old is capable of properly diagnosing a yeast infection. You should be advising her to go to the doctor instead of asking us how to treat a yeast infection that neither one of you is sure she has.

+1
She needs to be seen by a doctor

Stop entertaining anything outside of that 🙄

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP. She doesn’t have a phobia, she just has other reasons why she refuses to see the doctor. I’m sure it’s not anything super dangerous, and she’ll be fine. She knows the risks, and is willing to risk it. She doesn’t care. I can’t keep telling her to go to the doctor when she asks for advice. She gets irritated and tells me to stop, shut up, and leave her alone. She does now know that she shouldn’t take Ketoconazole, or any other cream we have at home. She’s just now choosing to do nothing.

And I’m hesitating buying OTC medication. I’m worried about buying the “wrong one”, and her refusing to use it. It also seems like the desirables ones are always unavailable or out of stock near us, and she’s not willing to drive to other stores.

This is so crazy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP. She is not willing to see a nurse practitioner or a midwife. Nobody. She’s had this infection for almost 2 or 3 months, so it’s not really an emergency. She chose to ignore it, and thought mild yeast infections could get better on their own. She doesn’t have special needs.

Your definition of special needs may be too narrow. She absolutely has an atypical development or mental health issue if she is this insistent not to see a medical provider at this age. It’s really, really, really atypical. And ultimately will be really dangerous. If she’s had this for months without it getting worse, it’s probably not candida. It’s probably vaginosis. But regardless, what happens when she goes to college and won’t go to the doctor for a stiff neck? She’ll die of meningitis in her dorm room. Or pneumonia. I can’t believe you are so blasé about this. It’s really upsetting.

[Anonymous]

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[Anonymous]

OP I ordered Monistat 7, and it arrived two days. My daughter is now more willing to use it, but after reading the instructions and seeing that it involves a suppository, she’s feeling nervous and doesn’t want to use it that way. She already knew it involved a suppository, but didn’t understand where it needed to go. Is there any alternative way she can use it, or is the only other option to see a doctor for an oral medication.

[Anonymous]

There is no other way. One or both of you is insane..

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP I ordered Monistat 7, and it arrived two days. My daughter is now more willing to use it, but after reading the instructions and seeing that it involves a suppository, she’s feeling nervous and doesn’t want to use it that way. She already knew it involved a suppository, but didn’t understand where it needed to go. Is there any alternative way she can use it, or is the only other option to see a doctor for an oral medication.

Does she use tampons? It is just like using a tampon.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP I ordered Monistat 7, and it arrived two days. My daughter is now more willing to use it, but after reading the instructions and seeing that it involves a suppository, she’s feeling nervous and doesn’t want to use it that way. She already knew it involved a suppository, but didn’t understand where it needed to go. Is there any alternative way she can use it, or is the only other option to see a doctor for an oral medication.

Good God.

[Anonymous]

Sorry, I should’ve been clear. My daughter is willing to use the mediation but, she’s not willing to use the applicator to insert it inside. She doesn’t use tampons.

[Anonymous]

Is this a single father?is there a female aunt or teacher she could talk to? Suppositories can be hard for young women. There’s another version that is more of an injector type you can order both to see if it helps. Also boric acid suppositories can help keep things balanced but not replacement for monistat.