Yeast Infections

[anamarieski]

I have been sexually active and have recently stopped due to the end of a relationship.
Though each time that we had sex afterwards I would get a yeast infection.
Is there a way to avoid a yeast infection with after or even before sex?
Also if you currently have a yeast infection can it affect when you do get your period? I am just at stopping my birth control becuase I am not active but I have a yeast infection, yet my period has not shown up yet.  I was concerned that just stopping my birth control and having a yeast infection is affecting the timing of when the cycle would show it's evidience.

Suggestions?

[lisapep]

complete your pills for this cycle.  I have heard of women having yeast infections after intercourse.. but i cannot recall the reason.  Sorry.  The reason you want to finish your pill pack for this month is that you want to stay regular.  And stopping pills 1/2 way will induce your cycle.  Unless this is what you want

hope this helps

lisa

[teletubies]

Years ago with my first real relationship I did the some thing and it ended up that my other half had a yeast infection too and was not being treated for it.  I would get rid of it and get it back.

[astros18]

Birth control pills can cause yeast to proliferate. It's the hormones. That's why so many women get yeast infections. Your period shouldn't be affected by a yeast infection and teletubies is correct about partners passing it back and forth. You might try Garden of Life Fungal Defense. It's a yeast detox and its very good. Feel better.

[CR00]

I posted a comment for someone else having problems with yeast infections.  After sex run a shallow bath, just enough water to cover your private area, add about 1-2 cups of white vinegar and sit in the bath for 5 mins.  Not only does it freshen you up (and better for you than douching), but it balances you out.  I suggest you try this easy and inexpensive remedy before you discontinue your pill.  It's really worked for me.  Anytime I feel like I may have a yeast infection coming on, I take a vinegar bath.