Sores On Vagina From Vaginal Yeast Infection

Itching, burning and a cheesy white vaginal discharge are some of the symptoms women recognize as a yeast infection. But another sign that can occur especially after a menstrual period are sores on your vagina from yeast infection.

The pain or discomfort can be quite severe depending on the size and location of the raw area.

What causes these raw spots? Each of those little cheesy like chunks of white discharge was originally on the wall of your vagina. When you use a tampon the wall is scraped and the white covering is stripped away leaving the raw spot behind.

The result is a spot, which hurts when bumped or scrapped by the tampon or tampon applicator.

The good news is these sores if caused by yeast can easily be treated.  Whether you choose to visit a medical clinic, an alternative health provider or use a combination of treatments you can quickly start to heal the sores on your vagina from yeast infection.

Why bother talking with your healthcare provider?

The symptoms of genital herpes with its sores are very similar to those of vulvovaginal candidiasis. The treatments for herpes are very different from yeast treatment.

While you are waiting to talk with your healthcare provider there are some things you can do.

• Use a sanitary pad instead of a tampon to avoid scraping those sores on your vagina because of yeast infection.
• Eat yogurt with live cultures of acidophilus. This can help to start decreasing the growth of the fungus Candida that causes the infection.
• Avoid tight fitting clothes so your skin can breathe. Tight fitting clothes trap moisture and heat prime conditions for growing yeast. ·
• You may want to apply an anti itch cream to the skin outside your vagina. This can make you feel a little more comfortable.
• Minimize the sugary foods you eat. Many women experience cravings during their menstrual cycle. Sugary foods can elevate your blood sugar, which can encourage the growth of yeast. Diet changes can make a big improvement in your comfort and life.
• Avoid sexual relations until you definitely know whether the sores are from yeast or herpes.

Taking these simple steps can help you decrease the pain of vaginal sores. This will make it easier to get relief from the sores of vaginal yeast infection. Or start on treatment for genital herpes.