Family Planning Plus

Your partner’s antibiotic use would not cause you to get a yeast infection. Yeast infections are common in women.  Several things can alter your vaginal pH….your medications, having a period, sex, illness. When the vaginal pH becomes unbalanced, an overgrowth of yeast or bacteria can occur. Common vaginal infections like yeast and bacterial vaginosis are not sexually transmitted.

Symptoms of a yeast infection are thick, white, cottage cheese like vaginal discharge and itching or burning in the vaginal area. Bacterial vaginosis is usually characterized by a thin white, milky discharge and “fishy” odor, which may become worse after intercourse.

Over the counter yeast medications (Monistat, etc.) are available at many pharmacies and stores. They are available as a 3 or 7 day treatment. Bacterial vaginosis requires a prescription for an antibiotic.

If you are having abnormal vaginal discharge, you should be seen by your doctor or clinic for an infection check. Family Planning Plus offers infection checks at little or no cost, depending on your household size & income. Please call for an appointment if necessary.