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writes:Hi, i dont think i should be too worried but i just want to put my mind at ease. I lost my virginity 3 days ago and it was protected sex as he wore a condom. I have also been ill and have been on penicillin tablets due to tonsilitis. I have noticed my vagina has become very itchy and i seem to have a whitish and quite thick discharge,my vagina also hurts a bit too. Could this be thrush? I've hurt some anti biotics like penicillin could cause thrush? Should i be worried?
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reader, tina1696 +, writes (5 September 2007):
 How sad that your first experience of having a full relationship has caused you so much stress even though you were sensible and careful! I too had your problem so Let me try to help you out a little.firstly yes antibiotics are notorious for causing thrush in some of us poor unsuspecting women and is cured very easily with 1 oral tablet bought over the counter at the local drugstore, so no problem there, (takes about 3 days to kick in properly ) but i add that in some women the lubrication on the condom itself can cause thrush and so a vicious circle can develope, then because of this caution can be thrown to the wind with disasterous results!try using a condom with a water based lubricant instead of the usual oil base, i found this cured the problem. good luck
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reader, brooke5426 +, writes (31 August 2007):
 you should see your doctor. they will be able to give you a different antibiotic. there is no point in spending money to clear it up if you are still taking the meds that caused it x
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reader, anonymous, writes (31 August 2007): i wrote this question, shouldnt i carry on using penicillin to get rid of my tonsilitus before i take a tablet for thrush as wouldnt it just come back?
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reader, anonymous, writes (31 August 2007): It sounds like thrush and you can get an over the counter prescription for a single tablet that will clear it. Use unflavoured natural yogurt on yourself to ease the itch and soreness. If it does not clear see your GP. Don't worry, you will be fine.
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reader, Sweet-thing +, writes (31 August 2007):
 Antibiotics can cause a nasty yeast infection in some women. Don't worry, just contact the physician who prescribed them for you, and he/she should be able to switch you to a different one and the problem will clear up on it's own. Good luck.
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reader, hlskitten +, writes (31 August 2007):
 99% Yes! I worked with a woman that got thrush every time she was on anti's! Drove her mad! Dont worry, its a pain! But not uncommon.
C xxxx
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reader, anonymous, writes (31 August 2007): in a word - yes. it is very common. every woman has thrush at some point in her life and it is not caused by poor hygeine or being dirty down below - it is a yeast infection. personally i cant take antibiotics because it gives me thrush every single time.
go to the doctor and tell them whats going on, they will probably give you a tablet to take once and thats it gone. i know you can buy thrush treatment without seeing a doctor but it is important your doctor knows that type of antibiotics gave you thrush incase you ever need antibiotics again.
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reader, penta  +, writes (31 August 2007):
 Yes, antibiotics can cause a yeast infection. (Thrush is also a yeast infection, but it's usually in the mouth.)
You should see a doctor about the yeast infection, and while you're waiting for the appointment you should eat a lot of plain yogurt with live cultures.
Antibiotics kill ALL the flora in your intestines, even the good stuff that keeps yeast from taking hold. Every time you're on antibiotics, it's a good idea to eat yogurt at the same time just in case. (Make sure the yogurt says specifically that it has "live cultures" or it's just flavored milk.
While you're at the doctor, let him/her do all the standard tests as well as getting on birth control. Use the yeast infection as an excuse.
Good luck.
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reader, Beckto +, writes (31 August 2007):
 Don't worry. Antibiotics can and often do cause thrush/yeast infections in women. Call up your doc and ask for diflucan or something like that. It'll go away soon enough.
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