women's yeast infections..?

Question

So for the longets time, i have always had yeast infections and they never seem to clear up.. Its a very embarassing thing but io know it happens to evey woman but why does it happen soooo much to me?? I take pills and the cream you insert but nothing seems to work! I cant seem to get rid of this problem.. Any clue on why this happens so much or what good medication ia out there? Keep in mind that i have tried about 3 different creams and diflucan and other antibacterial medication and it doesnt seem to take care of it.. And sitz bath does not do anything to help either. Any one with any advice? My doc cant seem to get it right..

Answer 1

Are you sure it's just a yeast infection,It could be another type of infection like bacterial vaginosis and you would need a different type of medicine to cure it,our it could be that those type of medicines aren't working for you and you might need prescription strength. You need to see your physician for futher examination.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Gosh, yeast infections are the pits. You might want to get a 2nd opinion from a different doctor as it could be a number of things and maybe your doctor just isn't doing the right tests. In the meantime, to help stave off yeast infections, I eat yogurt at least 3 times a week as this helps to balance a female's pH to avoid future yeast infections.

Answer 4

I have a friend that has a similar problem. She has been yeast infection free for a year at least by doing a few things. FIrst she makes certain to wear cotton panties (except for special occasions) did a full cycle of cream (not the three day or one day but an actual week) and has eaten atleast one small yogurt everyday. She claims that the key to her success was to eat the yogurt. Yogurt has acidopholus which combats yeast. I think it is worth a try of nothing else has worked!

Answer 5

t's an itchy feeling you might hardly notice at first. Maybe,you muse, it's just that your jeans are too tight. Actually,tight jeans may have something to do with it. But if the itch keeps getting itchier, even when your jeans have been off for awhile, then there's something else involved.

That something else could very well be a fungus whose technical name is Candida, and which causes what is often called a "yeast" infection. Such infections are most common in teenage girls and women aged 16 to 35, although they can occur in girls as young as 10 or 11 and in older women (and less often, in men and boys as well). You do not have to be sexually active to get a yeast infection.

The Food and Drug Administration now allows medicines that used to be prescription-only to be sold without a prescription to treat vaginal yeast infections that keep coming back.
But before you run out and buy one, if you've never been treated for a yeast infection you should see a doctor. Your doctor may advise you to use one of the over-the-counter(OTC) products or may prescribe a drug called Diflucan (fluconazole).The FDA recently approved the drug for clearing up yeast infections with just one dose.

Though itchiness is a main symptom of yeast infections, if you've never had one before, it's hard to be sure just what's causing your discomfort. After a doctor makes a diagnosis of vaginal yeast infection, if you should have one again, you can more easily recognize the symptoms that make it different from similar problems. If you have any doubts, though, you should contact your doctor.

In addition to intense itching, another symptom of a vaginal yeast infection is a white curdy or thick discharge that is mostly odorless. Although some women have discharges midway between their menstrual periods, these are usually not yeast infections, especially if there's no itching.

Other symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection include:

* soreness
* rash on outer lips of the vagina
* burning, especially during urination.

IThe OTC products for vaginal yeast infections have one of four active ingredients: butoconazole nitrate (Femstat 3), clotrimazole (Gyne-Lotrimin and others), miconazole (Monistat 7 and others), and tioconazole (Vagistat). These drugs are in the same anti-fungal family and work in similar ways to break down the cell wall of the Candida organism until it dissolves. FDA approved the switch of Femstat 3 from prescription to OTC status December 1996 and a similar switch for Vagistat in February 1997. The others have been available OTC for a few years.

When you visit the doctor the first time you have a yeast infection, you can ask which product may be best for you and discuss the advantages of the different forms the products come in: vaginal suppositories (inserts) and creams with special applicators. Remember to read the warnings on the product's labeling carefully and follow the directions.

Symptoms usually improve within a few days, but it's important to continue using the medication for the number of days directed, even if you no longer have symptoms.

Contact your doctor if you have the following:

* abdominal pain, fever, or a foul-smelling discharge
* no improvement within three days
* symptoms that recur within two months.

OTC products are only for vaginal yeast infections. They should not be used by men or for yeast infections in other areas of the body, such as the mouth or under the fingernails.

Candida infections in the mouth are often called "thrush." Symptoms include creamy white patches that cover painful areas in the mouth, throat, or on the tongue. Because other infections cause similar symptoms, it's important to go to a doctor for an accurate diagnosis.

Wearing artificial fingernails increases the chance of getting yeast infections under the natural fingernails. Fungal infections start in the space between the artificial and natural nails, which become discolored. Treatment for these types of infections -- as well as those that occur in other skin folds, such as underarms or between toes -- require different products, most of which are available only with a doctor's prescription.

Knowing the causes and symptoms of yeast infections can help you take steps -- such as giving those tight jeans a rest -- to greatly reduce the chances of getting an infection.

And, if sometimes prevention isn't enough, help is easily at hand from your doctor and pharmacy.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Tiffers and George both offer good suggestions and you should listen to them. I wanted to mention that diabetic women get yeast infections much more frequently that non diabetic women. Has your doctor checked your blood sugar levels?

Answer 8

Perhaps you need to assess your underwear and ensure you are only wearing cotton undies?

Also, if you are in a relationship, its possible your partner could also be affected and is infact re-infecting you.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

i have the same problem-- are u a bigger girl? or do u have well a meaty vagina--- i have big lips n stuff an get sweaty down there a lot-- soo its hard to keep it cleared up-- use over the counter stuff-- an when ever u go pee-- take a wet wipe an clean urself-- when ur done showering-- take baby powder an put on urself-- to keep dry--- these things have worked for me-- jsut when i get ready to have sex i have to use the bath room to clean off baby powder n stuff in case---- an make sure u douche at least 2times a months-- try it-- works for me-- byes