For one Hun, douching can change your pH balance, so you really need to stop doing this. Since you are 44, this could also be due to hormone changes as you may be pre-menopause as well. You can try drinking some aloe juice as this may help some too. I know it's in the HBA area of Walmart. You dilute it with water.
You can go to your local health dept for paps etc., and there is generally no fee or they may ask for a small donation. So just because you can't go to the doctors doesn't mean care is not there for you.
Under your circumstances do this. Stop any douching. Start eating at least 2 yogurts (make sure it is plain) do not get fat free or low fat, do this 2 x daily for a week. (this will help get your pH balance to normal again) Avoid tight fitting clothes, pantyhose, wear loose cotton panties, after activities that cause you to sweat make sure you shower right away, make sure to wipe front to back, if you wear pads vs tampon there is a chemical in pads that can cause for irritation in some too, if you shave the vaginal area do stop that, no douching, try to lower carbs in your diet and see if all this helps to stop this from reoccurring.
Hope this helps Hun.
Edited by eidnil on September 28 2006 at 10:40 PM