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  • Gabbbyy59
    Junior Member
    • Jul 2011
    • 5

    Strange yeast infection like symptoms?

    When these symptoms started, I was a virgin. For about a week straight I had extreme itching of the vulva, along with a lot a swelling. I have looked at the possibility of the fact of vulvodynia, however I believe it is not that. I also have extreme sensitivity of the clitoris when these episodes occur. Now that I am no longer a virgin, the episodes occur more often. And intercourse is very painful during those times. My symptoms are just basically the swollen vulva, and very sensitive clitoris. Has any one experienced this as well?
  • oxy-moron
    Veteran Member
    • Oct 2010
    • 551

    It could be an allergic reaction to a perfumed soap. It could also possibly be a fungal infection as you have mentioned.
    Do you have any upset tummy issues along with it.

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    • Gabbbyy59
      Junior Member
      • Jul 2011
      • 5

      Originally posted by oxy-moron
      It could be an allergic reaction to a perfumed soap. It could also possibly be a fungal infection as you have mentioned.
      Do you have any upset tummy issues along with it.
      I am usually queasy and nauseous after everytime I eat solid foods. Just recently started. And it's as if I have irritable bowel syndrome.

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      • waya
        Veteran Member
        • Oct 2010
        • 206

        Did you recently start birth control?

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        • Gabbbyy59
          Junior Member
          • Jul 2011
          • 5

          I first got an episode for about 6 days in September 2010, and I started birth control, and being sexually active mid January 2011. I use nuvaring. And I don't take any other sort of drugs.

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          • oxy-moron
            Veteran Member
            • Oct 2010
            • 551

            Not wanting to frighten you but go and check with your health care provider- the following symptoms from the web.


            Possible Nuvaring side effects / adverse reactions in 23 year old female

            Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2010-03-30

            Patient: 23 year old female, weighing 86.2 kg (189.6 pounds)

            Reactions: Pleuritic Pain, Furuncle, Pain, Abortion Spontaneous, Suicidal Ideation, Weight Increased, Vaginitis Bacterial, Menstruation Irregular, Fatigue, Musculoskeletal Stiffness, Depression, Abortion Induced, Menorrhagia, Nervousness, Vomiting, Nausea, Breast Mass, Osteomalacia, Ankle Fracture, Lobar Pneumonia, Joint Injury, Vulvovaginal Candidiasis, Dysmenorrhoea, Joint Swelling, Gait Disturbance, Atrophy, Mobility Decreased, Deep Vein Thrombosis

            It sounds like it can be involved with Vulvovaginal Candidiasis and is possibly not a good choice for you.

            Good luck

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            • Gabbbyy59
              Junior Member
              • Jul 2011
              • 5

              I am currently having one of these episodes, and it is horrible. I have an appoiment with my gynecologist in the early morning tomrrow. I am going to get any sort of test she will give me. And possibly switch over to the pill, if it has to do with nuvaring.

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              • Gabbbyy59
                Junior Member
                • Jul 2011
                • 5

                It was bacterial vaginosis, and I got medication for it. I'm glad it wasnt too serious

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