does eating yogurt help or contribute to yeast infections?

Question

i mean help or cause in case i wasn't clear

Answer 1

It helps prevent them. Research has shown that daily ingestion of yogurt containing the bacterium Lactobacillus acidophilus helps in the prevention and treatment of candidal vaginitis (a.k.a. yeast infections). How the L. acidophilus in yogurt does this is literally a balancing act.

The human body plays host to lots of different microorganisms, many of which are useful, helping the body take care of its business. Normally, these colonies of critters live in harmonious balance with one another. But sometimes this balance can be disrupted by stress or the use of prescription antibiotics, among other things, causing some of the microorganisms to overpopulate and make a nuisance of themselves. When an imbalance occurs in the vagina, normally occurring colonies of the bacterium Candida albicans can get out of control, leading to the tell-tale symptoms of a yeast infection: whitish discharge, burning and/or itching, and a yeasty odor (similar to beer or bread).

One of Candida's vaginal neighbors is our friend L. acidophilus, which has the ability to keep the rowdy Candida in check (and thereby prevent yeast infections). Likewise, introducing more L. acidophilus to the area when Candida is already out of control can help restore peace to the region.

It just so happens that L. acidophilus can be found in yogurt (as long as the container says "live cultures" on it), and medical researchers have shown that eating 8 oz of yogurt daily can help avoid Candida uprisings or stop them after they've started. If yogurt isn't your thing, taking L. acidophilus capsules also has been shown to help prevent yeast infections.

Another study has shown that applying yogurt directly to the vagina (about one tablespoon via an applicator) can help prevent and treat bacterial vaginosis, a condition similar to a yeast infection, but involving a different microorganism. (I know,,gross,,,but just stating what I've read!) Some women have long recommended this method for yeast infections. When applied topically, be sure to use plain, unsweetened yogurt; sugar can actually feed the problem since it's Candida's favorite food.

If yogurt doesn't do the trick, a health care provider can recommend other treatment options for yeast infections, such as oral or topical anti-fungal medication. But thanks to the friendly bug L. acidophilus, when it comes to yeast infection prevention and treatment, some women might try a trip to the dairy section before a trip to the pharmacy!

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Answer 3

It actually HELPS prevent them, if you have one a day. My best friend, when she takes antibiotics, for some reason, she always and I mean ALWAYS gets a yeast infection. When she starts taking the antibiotic of any kind, she always makes sure that she has a full supply of yogurt on hand. So, yes, it helps, and does not cause. I recommend one a day for anyone trying to prevent, or reduce the frequency of yeast infections. Hope this helps you!

Answer 4

I was told to eat yogurt while on antibiotics to help prevent me from getting a yeast infection...but I am still not sure if it really helps or works.

Answer 5

I eat yogurt, and I have never had a yeast infection in my 31 years on this earth.

Answer 6

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Note that: If the yeast infection doesn't respond to over the counter treatment, prescription medication will likely be necessary. Similarly, if the symptoms return after two months of being treated, you should contact the doctor for professional treatment rather than resorting again to home treatment.

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If this is the first time you have experienced a yeast infection, you should schedule an appointment to have the condition treated by a doctor instead of resorting to home treatment

Answer 7

Yogurt has a good bacteria called lactobacillus. It prevents yeast infections and gastrointestinal problems. I eat some almost every day to keep myself healthy.

Answer 8

Yogurt with live active cultures helps keep the intestinal flora balanced, in turn the vaginal flora is balanced. So the answer is yogurt can be helpful in keeping yeast infections away.

Answer 9

Actually, the yogurt with acidophiles in it, will put back the good bacteria...they actually suggest that you put a tablespoon of yogurt up there (sorry)..when you get an infection, because of the growth of the good bacteria sometimes antibiotics remove...but eat it everyday also!

Answer 10

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