Oral thrush and hormonal imbalances

[borninquisitive]

I have been experiencing perimenopausal symptoms or much of the "34 signs of menopause" for about a year now.
I will be going to my doctor soon about this, he is considering my taking Progesterone for 10 days each month, for 3 months...hoping to get me balanced out. Anyway, this year I have been on a number of anti-biotics and have developed thrush twice. Yet, it appears that I am developing it again. The last I took antibiotics was in August and took Nistatin the following month.

I do know that those who are peri/meno are more susceptible to yeast infections and that thrush is the same but to be sure, is oral thrush equally advantageous in those experiencing a hormonal imbalance?

Too, I am curious: do you agree with the "34 signs of menopause" (found here: http://www.power-surge.com/educate/34symptoms.htm)as far as symptoms go? I found this in searching for perimenopause. I should think both experience the same?

Thanks again, for your time.

~Kate

[Machelle Seibel, MD]

A. Menopause is not necessarily a time of increased risk of yeast infections. However, taking antibiotics can be. Antibiotics kill not only the bad bacteria they are intended to get rid of, they also kill the

[borninquisitive]

Just a note, in addition to what I have posted: I am 34 years of age and have posted to you once before.