Vaginal infection (unknown cause)
in Women's Health ·
Hey ladies... I could really use some advice here.
So, about a month ago, I went to my OBGYN and she told me I had a yeast infection. She basically said just go grab some vaginal suppositories and use one every night for seven nights. The thing is, she didn't actually specify *which* ones... and then life happened. I ended up being stuck in the hospital until last week, and I also had my period come through in the middle of all that chaos, so I finally decided it was time to deal with this mess. To be honest, I'm pretty sure I caught this thing after I started seeing this new guy... I've been dealing with this white, cottage cheese-looking discharge and a really unpleasant smell. I went to a few local pharmacies, but the women working there were totally stumped because my doctor wasn't specific enough about what I actually need.
Has anyone else dealt with something like this? What should I even be looking for? My doctor just gave me this vague "seven nights of suppositories" instruction, but zero guidance on the actual brand or type. And do I need to tell my boyfriend he needs treatment too? How does that even work? If you guys have any recommendations—and if you could let me know roughly how much they cost at places like CVS or Walgreens—I would really appreciate it. Thanks a million.
So, about a month ago, I went to my OBGYN and she told me I had a yeast infection. She basically said just go grab some vaginal suppositories and use one every night for seven nights. The thing is, she didn't actually specify *which* ones... and then life happened. I ended up being stuck in the hospital until last week, and I also had my period come through in the middle of all that chaos, so I finally decided it was time to deal with this mess. To be honest, I'm pretty sure I caught this thing after I started seeing this new guy... I've been dealing with this white, cottage cheese-looking discharge and a really unpleasant smell. I went to a few local pharmacies, but the women working there were totally stumped because my doctor wasn't specific enough about what I actually need.
Has anyone else dealt with something like this? What should I even be looking for? My doctor just gave me this vague "seven nights of suppositories" instruction, but zero guidance on the actual brand or type. And do I need to tell my boyfriend he needs treatment too? How does that even work? If you guys have any recommendations—and if you could let me know roughly how much they cost at places like CVS or Walgreens—I would really appreciate it. Thanks a million.