Besides a Dr. appt. next week---What causes reaccuring yeast infections? Wipeing front to back of course. What about having too much sugar? Whats going on? also more of the itchyness is right where the lips start at top.Serious answers only pls.thanks
2006-09-06 14:36:29 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
too much sugar can contribute. yeast need food to live, and if you are eating a ton of sugar - you are feeding them and they are reproducing like mad.
The location you describe does not sound like a typical yeast infection. Yeast like warm moist dark places - like inside of you.
It might be a reaction to soap, fabric softener, pantiliners, etc.
I would try taking acidophilus tablets, you can find them in the grocery store vitamin aisle. They will help keep the yeast population in check - and you might want to try something like a drop or two of food grade olive oil or vitamin E on the specific location - it might help if its a reaction to soap, etc.
Things like vagisil have a tendency to make things like that worse, so I would avoid using it.
hope this helps
2006-09-06 14:46:48 · answer #1 · answered by Melis__A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-08 13:09:35 · answer #2 · answered by Brandon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a lot of factors that can cause reoccuring yeast infections. Changing soaps, or starting a new birth control medication. Anything that might change the Ph balance in there could cause yeast to form. There are a lot of over the counter solutions for this, but the best suggestion would be to ask your physician. The best thing they can do is offer you a one time only pill to take that should eliminate the problem. Also, they can ask you some questions about your daily life that may cause the change, but i've never heard that an increase in sugar could produce the problem, although i have no medical background.
2006-09-06 15:05:30 · answer #3 · answered by freshndaktchn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure what you were trying to say, but wiping front to back is what you are supposed to do (you do NOT want to get poop on your front.)
Anyway, itchiness does not always mean a yeast infection - it could just be dryness from your soap products, swimming pool, or whatever... any number of things. It's good that you're going to the doctor, they will explain exactly what your problem is and how to fix it. In the meantime, try creams like Vagisil to reduce the irritation. Good luck.
2006-09-06 14:48:18 · answer #4 · answered by Heidi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could have an imbalance of candida in your system (an organism that is necessary, but you take a lot of antibiotics can get out of control). I have been taking herbs after a severe chest cold (took 3 weeks of pills to get rid of) and have had reaccuring yeast infections since. Since I started the herbs, all has been much better. Look for candida on the web and a bunch of stuff will come up.
2006-09-06 14:40:21 · answer #5 · answered by m c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Satin or otherwise pretty underwear. Wearing cotton definitely helps to prevent them. Sleeping without underwear can help too.
Try unscented laundry soaps and fabric softeners.
And clean up really really well after sex, if you aren't using condoms.
2006-09-06 14:50:34 · answer #6 · answered by trivial 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diabetes, too many yeasty breads, taking antibiotics.
Take acidophilis daily, eat yogurt, use betadine douche or vinegar douche if you are allergic to iodine. Do not use soap down there when you bathe. Wear white cotton panties. No scented toilet paper.
Over time it should clear up.
Please get your blood sugars tested.
2006-09-06 14:41:19 · answer #7 · answered by a_phantoms_rose 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋