What can a teenager use for yeast infection?

Yeast is actually a fungus, so your pediatrician can prescribe topical anti-fungal creams, ointments or suppositories to clear up an infection. For yeast infections that return frequently, the pediatrician may prescribe oral medications.

Is it normal for a teenager to get a yeast infection?

Yeast infections can happen to any girl. Many girls find that they tend to show up right before they get their periods because of the hormonal changes that come with the menstrual cycle.

How do you treat a yeast infection without telling your mom?

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.

Should I be embarrassed to have a yeast infection?

There is nothing a woman could reveal to us that would surprise or upset us, so there should be no reason for patients to be ashamed of having a yeast infection. It’s imperative for women to feel comfortable enough to discuss topics like yeast infections with others, especially their doctor.

Can 12 year old get 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.

What to do if you think you have a yeast infection?

If you think you have a yeast infection, see your doctor before treating yourself. The symptoms of yeast infections are similar to other, more serious conditions, including sexually transmitted infections and bacterial vaginosis (bacterial overgrowth in the vagina).

Will a 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.

Can my 13 year old have a yeast infection?

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.

How common are yeast infections in teenage girls?

Yeast infections usually happen in warm, moist parts of the body, such as the mouth, and moist areas of skin. A yeast infection in the vagina is known as vulvovaginal candidiasis (pronounced: can-dih-DYE-uh-sis). Vaginal yeast infections are common among teen girls, and about 75\% of all females will have one at some point.

What is a yeast infection and how do you get one?

When this yeast is balanced with the ecosystem of your body, there are no problems. But when that balance is disrupted, the yeast rapidly grows and you can get a yeast infection. Vaginal yeast infections are also called vulvovaginal candidiasis or vaginal candidiasis.

Can a girl get a yeast infection from her boyfriend?

Yeast infections can happen to any girl. They’re not considered sexually transmitted infections. Although yeast infections may spread from one sexual partner to the other, it’s rare. The partner of someone who has a yeast infection does not automatically have to be treated unless symptoms appear.

How many yeast infections can you have in a year?

But there it is again — the maddening itch that signals another vaginal yeast infection. If you have 4 or more vaginal yeast infections a year, you have a chronic yeast infection problem, says Erin Nelson, MD, assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology in the School of Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.