Can anyone tell me what to do for reoccurring yeast infections...and what causes them???

Question

I seem to get one a month..!!! HELP!!!

Answer 1

How's your blood sugar? I used to have them before I got my Type II diabetes under control. (For years, they didn't do a Hemoglobin A1C test on me so the doctors thought I was fine because my sugar was fine in their office but, actually, it took the HA1C to reveal that most of the day I was running around with high sugar.)

Answer 2

We have a plethora of beneficial bacteria in our intestines. Yeast is needed, but kept in balance by the other bacteria. Antibiotics are notorious for killing off the beneficial bacteria and leaving the yeast unchecked. Without the checks and balances, yeast takes off. Personally if it were me, I would take a mixed acidophiles type capsule. The kind you must keep refrigerated. I would take two to start, every day, but go down to one capsule after a week. I also believe a tblsn of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water daily with some honey would also be good for you. For the moment cut out the sugary goodies. Eat more salads and fruit. Eat a good balanced diet and cut out the sodas or anything sugary until you get this under control. Anyway, that is what I would do if it were me. Perhaps you might want to try it. By the way, there are too many allopathic doctors who refuse to believe there is such a thing as a yeast infection. However, to the layman, we have no trouble recognizing it. Imagine that!

Answer 3

Predisposing Causes of Yeast Infection

Trauma
Altered Physiological states
Drug Addiction
Endocrine problems
Indwelling catheters
Blood disorders and neutropenia
Corticosteroid therapy
Reduced or dysfunctional phagocytosis
Irradiation
Transplantation
Diabetes
Malnutrition
Burns
Collagen disease
Always wear white cotton panties. Nylon and Lycra may trap air and create a breeding ground for yeast. Never wear panty hose alone -- always wear cotton panties underneath.
Never use petroleum-based lubricants for vaginal lubrication during sexual intercourse. Always use water-based lubricants when vaginal dryness is an issue.
Always wipe from front to back after a bowel movement to prevent the yeast which normally inhabits the intestinal tract from being transferred to the vaginal area.
Eating one cup of yogurt a day helps some women prevent the yeast infections that often follow antibiotic treatment; however, eating yogurt will not cure a yeast infection.
Don't use perfumed bath products or powders in the vaginal area, these can cause irritations which can lead to infection.
Don't use douches! Douches wash away the natural protective mucous of the vagina leaving the vagina more susceptible to yeast and other vaginal infections.
Tips:
Before you get a yeast infection decide if you prefer prescription or over-the counter (OTC) treatment.
At the first sign of yeast infection call your physician for prescribed medication, or go to your pharmacy to buy one of the FDA approved products that are available OTC.
Never self-treat a yeast infection unless you have previously been diagnosed for a yeast infection by a healthcare professional.
Always call a healthcare professional for diagnosis if you are not sure a subsequent infection is yeast. Other vaginal infections or STDs may have similar symptoms.

I hope this helps. Good Luck

Answer 4

What Is a Yeast Infection?

A yeast infection, also known as candidiasis (pronounced: can-dih-die-uh-sis), is the name for a common infection caused by a type of yeast-like fungus called candida.

Yeast infections usually occur in warm, moist parts of the body, such as the mouth and moist areas of skin. When they cause an infection in the vagina, it is known as vulvovaginal candidiasis.

Candida can overgrow for many reasons. Stress, pregnancy, and illnesses that affect the immune system may allow yeast to multiply, as can certain medicines. These include some birth control pills and steroids. Or if you're taking antibiotics, such as for strep throat, the antibiotics can kill "good" bacteria that also live in the body and normally keep the growth of candida in the vagina in check. Yeast also can flourish if a girl's blood sugar is high. Girls who have diabetes that isn't controlled are at a higher risk for yeast infections.

Many girls find that yeast infections tend to show up right before they get their periods because of the hormonal changes that come with the menstrual cycle. Clothing (especially underwear) that is too tight or made of materials like nylon that trap heat and moisture might lead to yeast infections because yeast can thrive in this type of environment. And douching and using scented sanitary products can upset the healthy balance of bacteria in the vagina and make yeast infections more likely.

Yeast infections can happen to any girl, and they're not related to having sex — although they occasionally can be spread from one sexual partner to the other. This is quite rare, though, and the partner of someone who has a yeast infection does not automatically have to be treated. Yeast infections that are spread through sex are not considered a sexually transmitted disease (STD). A doctor won't be able to tell how you got a yeast infection, but will be able to tell you if you really have one, and if so, how to treat it.

What Are the Symptoms of a Yeast Infection?
Common signs and symptoms of yeast infections include:

itching and irritation in the vagina
redness, swelling, or itching of the vulva (the folds of skin outside the vagina)
a thick, white discharge that can look like cottage cheese and is usually odorless, although it might smell like bread or yeast
pain or burning when urinating or during sex
If you have any of these symptoms, see your doctor or gynecologist. It's easy to confuse the symptoms of a yeast infection with those of some STDs and other vaginal infections. Your doctor can give you the right diagnosis.

Do I Need to See a Doctor?

Treating a yeast infection is simple. But it's still important to visit your doctor for the right diagnosis, since other infections can cause similar symptoms but require different treatments. Your doctor might take a urine sample — to rule out a urinary tract infection — and some discharge from your vagina to examine under a microscope.

If you do have a yeast infection, your doctor will probably prescribe a pill to swallow or a vaginal cream or suppository. When you get home, follow all the directions on the package carefully. A suppository will come with an applicator to help you place the medicine inside your vagina, where it can begin to work.

All of these types of medication can clear up your symptoms in a couple of days and cure the infection within a week. It's important that you take the medicine for the whole time that your doctor prescribes. If you stop taking it too soon, the infection could come back.

The doctor may also prescribe a cream you can apply around the vagina to relieve itching. Some of these creams are available without a prescription in your local drugstore, but you shouldn't just buy a cream if you think you have a yeast infection. It's important to see a doctor for your diagnosis, because if you actually have another type of infection the problem could get worse if it is not properly treated. Also, over-the-counter medicine should not be used by anyone who is under 12 or pregnant.

Yeast infections can be annoying, especially if they happen regularly. To help avoid them, follow your doctor's advice, wear cotton underwear, and try to wear loose-fitting clothes. Your body will thank you.

Answer 5

Several other questions come to mind here. Are you diabetic? Diabetics often have the problem of recurring yeast and bladder infections because the sugar content of their bodies is an excellent medium for growth of bacteria. Yeast infections are often caused when the normal flora, or normal bacteria found in the urinary tract and vaginal area are upset because of frequent antibiotic usage, the introduction of other bacteria into those areas, either through poor handwashing and touching, by having sex with an infected person, by wiping and cleansing from back to front, or by not fully kiilling all the bacteria from the first infection. Always take the entire cycle of antibiotics prescribed by your doctor unless told not to by him/her. Report any new symptoms immediately, especially rashes, a feeling of fullness in the throat and difficulty breathing, which may indicate an allergic reaction. Always wipe from front to back and never wipe twice with the same tissue or cloth. Before touching yourself, be sure your hands (or your partner's hands) are cleansed with soap and water. Never have anal sex then vaginal sex without a thorough cleansing between orifices. If you are diabetic, try to keep your blood sugars under tight control. It will prevent a lot of other problems besides opportunistic infections.
Take the antifungal cream exactly as directed. If there is a single applicator, be sure to cleanse it thoroughly between doses.with soap and water. One suggestion for prevention (or additional treatment during antibiotic usage) is to eat yogurt with cultured bacteria several times a day or at least daily. Drink plenty of fluids, which will help flush the infection out. Drink cranberry or grapefruit juices, which are acidic and will create an unfriendly neighborhood for invading germs. The yogurt will help to replace the normal bacteria, which have been overgrown by the yeast infection. Be sure to keep treating the yeast infection for several days after the symptoms are gone to be sure to kill all the bad germs. If none of these suggestions work, please contact your doctor. You may need to get a stronger or different antibiotic for it. Good luck.

Answer 6

it could be the type of under wears you wearing. like thongs, the fractions from rubbing back and forth will cause them. wear only on special occasion. eat yogurt the has live culture in it. and try daily use of AZO for yeast infection. if you are drinking a lot of juices with sugar in them it can cause them also. don't douche a lot because this can wash away a lot of the good bacteria that your body needs. i know these things because i was getting them once a month, and this is what the doctor told me. now i don't get them at all. hope this was very helpful for you.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Many causes of reoccur iring yeast infections. The number one cause is diabetes, secondly, antibiotic therapy, and thirdly getting to hot and moist in your genital area, along with wearing nylon panties contribute to yeast infection. In addition to using monistat for yeast infections, eating yogurt daily with live cultures for about 30 days will assist greatly in restoring the normal flora to your vaginal area. Also buttermilk is great for it also contains live good bacteria, which also helps return the flora of your vagina to a normal pH balance. Douching to often, more than once a month can also lead to frequent yeast infections. Thanks for the opportunity to address your question. Hope this helps.

Answer 9

if you are not lactose intolerant, drink a lot of the drinkable yogurt with the acidophilus bacteria in it. You are getting yeast infections because too much of the bacteria you need in your body is either dying off or is leaving your body for whatever reason. Do you take antibiotics for something or have you been taking them for a while? Too much antibiotics will kill off the good bacteria your body needs to regulate itself. ANd you should probably call the doctor too.

Answer 10

You need to keep track of what you eat or drink and also see a medical doctor. He can prescribe you medicine to stop it.

Do you take antibiotics? That will cause it.

You might think about drinking some buttermilk each night. Buttermilk will help restore the "good" yeast in your body.

Good luck. Pops

Answer 11

Do you eat lots of sweets and or dairy products, sugar can cause yeast to develope, I use to have this problem as regular as you do. But when I stopped eating so much sugar, it stopped. Also eat yogurt that is high in acidolphalus. And see your Gynocologist. You may be really sensitive so be careful about using products in your bath water other than plain soap. I just restricted myself to showers.