A Recent report delivered to the International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease has researchers warn that women who self diagnose them selves with a yeast infection and then treat their vaginal yeast infections with over the counter drugs may be doing more harm then good.
What Susan Hoffstetter said in her report was “Everything that itches isn’t a yeast infection.” There can be many reasons for vaginal itching or discharge that range from skin irritation because of dryness to sexually transmitted disease. Susan Hoffstetter pointed out that these conditions require different treatment and women should consult with their doctor before diagnosing themselves.
Working at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Hoffstetter analyzed over 150 cases and found that only 26% of cases actually had a vaginal yeast infection. When a women visits her doctor, the doctor will be able to identify correctly what her problem is through pelvic examinations as well as a vaginal swab.
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