TMI: But I'm 32 weeks pregnant and getting really bad discharge white and thick , my vagina is itching and irritated for some reason , sex is painful and uncomfortable , no matter what I try seems like I have to sit in warm water with bubbles and it'll help but for only so long ... anybody know what might be going on?
If it's a yeast infection, avoid washing with soap or sitting in bubble baths, it will only agitate it further. Also, you can put plain yogurt on the affected area. There's good bacteria in yogurt that will help get the yeast infection to go away. Or just eat it, if you don't want to put it on your lady bits. Do NOT get vagisil. It will only make it worse.
Most OBs will want to do a culture or swab before allowing you to self treat, though, because some stds or bacterial vaginosis have similar symptoms as yeast infections.
Definitely sounds like yeast. They are very common in pregnancy, or if you're taking any antibiotics. Probiotics help, but I'd suggest calling your OB and seeing if they approve of monostat use. I've always been cleared for it for use during pregnancy, but I've never had a YI this late in pregnancy. Its caused by the acidic pH balance of your vagina changing.
yeast infection or bacteria infection they are both normal and are more common when pregnant u can get cream or antibiotics prescribed by your doctor
Monistat or any off brand will work. If it's severe, your doctor may prescribe a pill to correct the imbalance. Wear only cotton undies until it has passed. Other material doesn't allow for breathing. Avoid surgery drinks and treats because it feeds the infection. Until you can get the yeast infection medication, I've found the only relief I get is by placing a cold wash cloth down there. Maybe not the most medically wise, but they hurt so bad. Also stop using the vagisil ASAP. My doctor told me to never use that because it masks the yeast infection until it gets really bad. I found that out the hard way my first pregnancy and she had to prescribe the pill to get rid of it.