how often do you get yeast infections?

Answer 1

Vaginal yeast infections — Vaginal yeast infections are not usually transmitted sexually. During a lifetime, 75% of all women are likely to have at least one vaginal Candida infection, and up to 45% have 2 or more. Women may be more susceptible to vaginal yeast infections if they are pregnant or have diabetes. The use of antibiotics or birth control pills can promote yeast infections. So can frequent douching.

In otherwise healthy people who have vaginal yeast infections, Candida infections usually can be eliminated with a short treatment (sometimes a single dose) of antifungal medication. However, in people with AIDS or other diseases that weaken the immune system, Candida infections can be difficult to treat and can return after treatment. In people with weakened immune systems, candidiasis can be life threatening if it passes into the blood and spreads to vital organs (http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/31092.html#what).

If you keep having recurrent vaginal yeast infections, make sure you see your doctor and if you are not seeing an OB/GYN, ask for a referral to one. In addition, make sure your doctor does a blood work up for diabetes. Many times the only indication you have diabetes is the recurrent yeast infections.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

A woman should get a minimum 1 a year or less. If a woman experiences more than that within a year time 3 being extreme, it's likely to be an indicator of something far more serious than an overage of yeast.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Every time you take an anti biotic you are at risk of yeast infection Some get them more often, some not at all. Sexual activity can increase the risk as well as bubble baths, douching, and using incontinence products.

Answer 6

Used to get them often (every 3 months or so) but now Ive cut down on white sugar and bread and never get them. Haven't had one for over 3 years!!

Answer 7

i used to get them all the time.think they were from my cheating ex.i only get them now when i have to take penicillion,but i try to get the one day pill for yeast infections

Answer 8

I have only had one and it was after antibiotics. There is a lot of new medicines that work very well talk to your doctor.

Answer 9

WAY too often! Every time I have to use an antibiotic, I get one. I get them for no reason, too.

Answer 10

I guess I'm pretty lucky in that I get to say I've honestly never had one.