Ladies please help

[destinys_mom]

Hi ladies - So im still having problems with yeast infections.. have any of you women had re-current yeast infections.. I dont get the full blown infection ( cottage cheese) its more thick and white.. I stopped using monistate and things like that years ago,..and I use yogurt and diflucan or herbs that fight yeast..but I have been gettin yeast infections at least every other month for YEARS .. I'm so depressed..

I tested for all std's ..HIV included and all are negative.. I dont have diabetes.. could I have a yeast overgrowth in my body . .

My boyfriend is very understanding but its embarrasing and definetly dampers my desire to be intimate..

Ladies please help..has anyone else had a problem with yeast continuing to come back

PS I have been to the doctors and and they always confirm its yeast...

[kimmie_n_angus]

it is very likely that your body is either yeast happy or not making enough bacteria to overpower the yeast. there is a very fine balance in the vagina between bacteria and yeast...anything can disrupt it. make sure that you do not douche...it can kill the good bacteria that regulates yeast and only use a mild soap like dove as well. i would recommend a over the counter remedy just this once to make sure the balance is restored and then continue with eating a yogart everyday. they also make wipes ....like a wet nap to wash the vaginal area that keep yeast at bay as well. i would contact and herbalist or holistic practitioner for exact amounts and types of natural remedies to help prevent this from reoccuring. like yourself i prefur to stay away from over the counter drugs and prefur natural remedies. the book the complete guide to homeopathy is a great source of info for preparing and using herbal treatments. i swear by this book. you need to make sure you have access to fresh herbs at the grocers and read how much of each kind....but i have been making my own teas for such issues for yrs and have been quite successful. i hope this helps.

love...kimmie

[destinys_mom]

Thanks .. yeah i did the monistat and it looks like it may be coming back though its not as thick as before..is it possible that spit ( from oral sex) or semen can cause it ?

I am taking a fighter for the yeast orally ( herbs) and also a healthy bacteria supplement .. I'm figuring after all the years of having this problem I am not producing enough of the healthy bacteria ..

Tell me more about those teas ??

[sherryroberson]

Hi, believe it or not i have had the same freakin problem for a yr. I started buying over the counter remedies and it came right back, so finally i decide to go to Primecare and they tested for gohnera(however u spell it), clymedia, the doctor thought i could have one of them but no. So it came back about a month later.  So i go back and he gave me the same medicine and it came back. I even went to a herbal store and had them give me two bottles of pills costing 50.00 but it came back.  So i thought i should go to a real gynocologist, so i did sept 1, she said it was a bacteria overgrowth and gave me a prescription for yeast infection.  It went away and came right back.  So i called her back and she called me a antibotic (antibiotic) in. I'm thinking maybe i gave it to my b/f and he is giving it back to me or my period could be bringing it on, so it could be the same for you, has your doctor said anything about either one?  Mine isn't really cottage cheese like neither, it's like what you said yours was.  And yes i know how annoying this is!  I have an appointment again the 31st and i'm going to ask my doctor.  If i find out anything i'll let ya know!

[destinys_mom]

Thanks sherry,

Yeah got tested for gonerehha and chlymadia .. i was on the patch for awhile that could have made it happen and dont know about the boyfriend thing though I have heard it.. I noticed that the pills I take help..though I forget to take them everday .. its a daily supplement.. I bought this book that talks about a yeast overgrowth in the body..

I am also reading that there are certain strains of yeast that are resistent to drugs.. I have heard that I should cut out sugar, carbs, anything with yeast in it ..etc etc..

Gosh I just want to have a normal vagina lol..

I just started these pills...http://www.herbalcaredirect.com/Complete-Candida-Complex.html

please keep me updated on ur progress ...

[sherryroberson]

yea, that was my problem for the herbal meds, i couldn't remember to take them everyday, they did give me energy though!  Well thanks and you also keep us posted!

[married_newfie_mommy]

Your boyfriend may have a yeast infection and everytime you are intimate with him he passes it back to you..men can get yeast infections and usually don't have any symptoms at all...you should get him to go to the dr and see...HTH

[Christie2004]

If you have oral sex frequently, that can be the problem.  The human mouth is teeming with yeast organisms--they occur naturally there.  

[oceans3]

what about if.. say for example the guy touches your anal area either with his finger or penis and then inserts into your vagina. can that bring on a yeast infection too?

[destinys_mom]

That can bring on a bacterial infection....

[ladyjv]

I had the same problem for more than a yr too, tried everything my doc recommended, but every month, it came back. Im now pregnant and so far in the 7 weeks, I havent detected a yeast infection. Hopefully it will be the end of it or it could come back any day. I know how frustrating it gets, my doc made me make an appt with a Endocronologist since I told her my hair seems to be falling out a lot as well. She thinks it can be a hormonal problem (the yeast infections and the hair loss) and wants to have my thyroid checked thoroughly since my regular doc says its in the "normal range".  Anyway, I hope u find a solution to this. Best of luck!

[destinys_mom]

Thanks ladyjv... it is soo frustrating .. it puts a major damper on my sex life.. cause of course im worried if i have discharge or not ..which makes me want to douche...which doesnt help either. .

I'll keep you guys posted on whether or not this new herbal medicine helps