[clever_k]

This is my first time posting, and I'm not sure if I'm in the right place, so bear with me.

I came down with my first yeast infection about 5 days ago. I went to the drug store and bought the 1-day Canesten treatment. Afterward, I noticed a large amount of swelling, tenderness, rawness and itching that lasted a few days after the infection itself seemed to be cleared. The most worrying part was some medium-to-heavy vaginal bleeding. These symptoms are still occurring. I went to a walk-in clinic to ensure I was not experiencing an allergic reaction to the Canesten. The doctor, without having taken a look or even asking many questions of me apart from what I told him, called in a prescription. I picked it up to find another single-dose treatment, this time oral, for the yeast infection. This seems strange to me, as I believe I had a reaction to the first one, and also believe the infection itself has been cleared up. What should I do?

I know this was rather long-winded, so thanks to anyone for reading and/or responding to my question

Full disclosure: The week before the infection I was on antibiotics for a chest infection, and these were likely the cause of the infection. Also, though this may have nothing to do with anything, I thought I should mention that I took a 'Plan B' pill ("morning after" pill) as well during the course of my antibiotics. It was my first time taking 'Plan B'.

[sourpuss]

The bleeding is most likely from the Plan B. It basically makes your period come within a week or so.

If you think the infection is gone, then I wouldn't take the other meds. Wait a week and see if your body returns to normal. In the mean time, stock up on yogurt and maybe drink a bit of apple cider vinegar to get your ph back to normal.

[hope4Kathy]

It might be all of the recent activities to your body. The antibiotics for a chest infection, then Canesten treatment and then of course the morning after pill(plan B) might have caused the irregular menstrual bleeding, some women may experience spotting or sometimes a early period. It is too much for our body to adjust to. Give your body few days of rest and then try the antibiotics. I have also learned sometimes it's the best to just get a second opinion and go into a walk in clinic and see what another doctor might tell you and prescribe you.

Let me know how it all goes,

Kathy