How do I tell my mom I think I have a yeast infection?

You could start a conversation by saying that you’ve noticed a change in your vaginal discharge and have other symptoms that are uncomfortable and you wonder if it could be a yeast infection. You may consider asking your mom if she has ever had a yeast infection and what it feels like.

Can a 12 year old get a yeast infection?

Yeast infections are not an STD (sexually transmitted disease). Young girls who haven’t gone through puberty yet are less likely to get yeast infections, but they can happen. So if your young daughter complains of itching or discomfort in her vaginal area, it’s important to talk with her doctor.

Will yeast infection go away on its own?

A mild yeast infection may go away on its own, but this is rare. It is always a good idea to treat a yeast infection, even if it is mild. If yeast infections are not treated properly, they are more likely to return. Treatments for yeast infections soothe the affected area and target the overgrown Candida fungus.

Why Does My Teenage Daughter keep getting yeast infections?

Hormones. Changing hormone levels that begin during puberty can lead to yeast infections. Older girls are more likely to get a yeast infection right before their periods, for example. Some birth control medications can also increase infections, with Candida growth tied to higher estrogen levels.

Why do girls get yeast infections?

The hormone estrogen helps bacteria called lactobacilli to grow. These bacteria kill harmful organisms in the vagina and keep you healthy. But when something happens to tip that balance, a fungus called candida can grow out of control and cause a yeast infection.

Do yeast infections go away?

How Long Does a Yeast Infection Usually Last? Sometimes mild yeast infections will go away on their own within a few days. But most times, yeast infections get worse without treatment.

When is a yeast infection serious?

You might have a complicated yeast infection if: You have severe signs and symptoms, such as extensive redness, swelling and itching that leads to tears, cracks or sores. You have four or more yeast infections in a year.

What does a yeast infection look like?

redness, swelling, or itching of the vulva (the folds of skin outside the vagina) a thick, white discharge that can look like cottage cheese and is usually odorless, although it might smell like bread or yeast. pain or burning when urinating (peeing) or during sex.

Are yeast infections normal?

Vaginal yeast infections are very common, happening to over 1 million women in the United States each year. A type of vaginitis, a vaginal yeast infection is caused by a specific type of yeast called candida. You always have yeast in your body, but when it grows rapidly, you can get an infection.