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Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   How common are yeast infections during menopause?

   • ANSWER:
     "Menopause is often a major cause of vaginal infections. Fluctuating hormone levels can lead to the bacteria in your vagina going haywire. This in turn results in bad bacteria and fungi may be able to grow. Vaginal infections, especially yeast infections, are one of the main symptoms of menopause. "

     So I guess from that you could say they are common as menopause is a major cause.

     Hope that helped.

2. QUESTION:
   can you have vaginal bleeding with a yeast infection?
   i havent had a period in 14 months i have been going through perimenopase. i was told after a year of no periods that i was done with menopause. i have a yeast infection after taking an antibiotic. I have diabetes so i get a yeast infection every time i take an antibiotic now.

   • ANSWER:
     there is no correlation between yeast infection and uterine/vaginal bleeding - it is your menopause - discover more in:

3. QUESTION:
   Do i have a yeast infection?
   For the last few days i have been having a lot of pain in that area and it has been really itchy. today it has been less sever then it has been in the last 2 days but i started looking into it and i have everything but the discharge. i am only 17 and it was saying htat yeast infections usually dont happen till after menopause... so that cant be me. i just need some help on what there is that i can do to help.

   • ANSWER:
     That is not true about menopause - Yeast infections may be more common around the time of a menstrual period. In a normal menstrual cycle, estrogen deposits glycogen (a form of sugar) in the cells that are found in the lining of the vagina. The release of progesterone causes the cells to shed into the vagina, so the sugar becomes available for yeast to feed on, multiply and grow. Estrogen and sugar production peak at the midpoint between periods, and then progesterone begins to build and sugar is released. Yeast infection symptoms can follow the hormonal pattern of this cycle. Usually, the most severe symptoms occur before the onset of a woman's period when more sugar is available. During and after the flow, symptoms are likely to subside. Additionally, changes in the vaginal pH can disrupt the immune system or destroy the so-called friendly bacteria that populate the vaginal canal and keep the yeast fungus in check.

     I get yeast infections on a monthly basis right before my period. Monistat doesn't help me that much anymore, especially since it's not good to use such medications on a regular basis. If you have redness, itching, and a lot of white discharge you probably have a yeast infection. Use yogurt! I know it sounds gross, but take a spoon of yogurt in a bowl and use your finger to put a little bit in your vagina. Then use a tampon, dip it in the rest (make sure you slather enough on there) and insert the tampon. Keep it in for an hour (no more, no less - if you keep it in for more than an hour, the added moisture can make it worse). The yogurt has active cultures that will restore the normal levels of bacteria that control the levels of yeast. it works really well!

     Do not douche, douching can upset the natural balance of bacteria in the vagina. Use a mild fragrance-free soap to gently clean yourself once a day. Make sure that you always dry your nether regions properly after a shower. A warm moist environment is where yeast thrive.

     sometimes bacteria can transfer from the anus to the vagina during sexual activity. It is important to urinate right after sexual activity to prevent urinary tract and yeast infections (however this preventive measure is more effective for urinary tract infections).

4. QUESTION:
   38 and never had a yeast infection?
   i'm 38 and have never had a yeast infection; i've been on many antibiotics, used many soaps and body washes (never douched) and i just don't get them. is it possible to never have a yeast infection? out of all of the women i know, i am the only one who has never had one. is it possible i will start to get them after menopause?

   • ANSWER:
     Well, it has been said many times that most women will have at least one in their lifetime. You seem to be lucky, so far! Some women suffer with them constantly. Sometimes, it has nothing to do with hygiene, but rather just how your body reacts to changes within the system, as well as how it reacts to things going in.

     Count your blessings. There is no way for someone to predict for you if you will get them or not. As all of us women know, our bodies are always changing when it comes to our reproductive system and how our bodies deals with the changes in hormones.

     I have heard that menopause can bring about many things, including yeast infections. As long as you go for your yearly paps and everything is fine, don't worry about it.

     Bless you with happiness and health!

5. QUESTION:
   Is it normal to have a crusty white/yellowish discharge in under wear during menopause?
   It is the same as it was before I started my period 40 years ago.Thick white and flakey when it dries.I do not have a yeast infection or any STD. I've had yeast infections several times in my lifetime and this is not one.Has any other woman going through peri or menopause experianced this?

   • ANSWER:
     Yes, it's normal. Your body is experiencing hormonal changes at this stage just as it was when were you about to start your period. As long as it's not greenish, grayish, or lumpy then it's no cause for concern.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   What does it mean if yeast infection medication initially causes burning?
   I inserted a probiotic medicine to combat yeast and it burned harshly for awhile. Does this mean I don't have a yeast infection or that the medication is working?

   • ANSWER:
     Basically the reason you have a yeast infection is because there's an imbalance in your body. A healthy person has a balance between the yeast in their body and the good bacteria in their body.

     Too much yeast, you have a yeast infection. Too much bacteria, you have a bacterial infection.

     So, when you have a yeast infection you essentially have too much yeast in your body relative to the good bacteria. The natural way to treat it and bring back that balance is to starve the yeast and introduce more good bacteria into your body.

     Oh and BTW - That's why you often get relief from using the over the counter meds temporarily, and then the yeast infection comes back. The creams aren't changing the source of the problem. They are just killing the yeast they come in contact with, and not balancing the yeast/bacteria in your body and actually sometimes end up making things a lot worse.

     Oh BTW2 - That's also why many times you'll get a yeast infection after using antibiotics. Antibiotics kill all the bacteria in your body, the good and the bad. When that happens the balance between the yeast and good bacteria is off, and once again and you get a yeast infection.

     Things you can add to your diet (to help promote good bacteria) are live yogurt cultures (or take Acidophilus), plenty of water, fresh vegetables, lots of protein rich foods, whey protein, raw garlic, nuts, seeds, oils, millet, rice and oat brans

     Things you should remove from your diet (to starve the yeast) are all sodas, sugars, fruit, fermented foods, foods containing white flour, alcohol (especially beer), antacids and any product that has yeast or mold

     Changing your diet will definitely get you on the road to balancing the yeast and good bacteria, but what I would also recommend is to use a homeopathic solution to help naturally speed up the process.

     I always feel if there's a natural way to do something, then it's best to avoid the chemicals. I would look for an natural product, that can be taken orally to promote re-growth of the good bacteria in your body.

     There are a few out there, I think they are probably all pretty good. One that I have used and was very effective for me was is yeastrol.
     Best of Luck!

     Hope this helps and best of luck!

     I added the link I used if you are interested in finding out more.

2. QUESTION:
   Is it dangerous to use an OTC yeast infection medication without a diagnosis?
   I know that it's not advisable, but is it PHYSICALLY DANGEROUS to use an OTC medication like Monistat if you weren't diagnosed by a doctor?

   Don't answer if you're just going to say "you need to see a doctor anyway." I only want to know if Monistat is dangerous to use if there isn't an infection present.

   Also, are there any preventative measures for yeast infections? What can you do to stop one from happening in the first place?

   • ANSWER:
     No, there is nothing inherently dangerous about using Monistat even though you may not need it. And, since yeast organisms like warm, dark moist areas, the best way to avoid getting a yeast infection is to eliminate these causes. Also, changes in the bacterial flora of the vagina, such as caused by the taking of antibiotics, can lead to a yeast overgrowth.

3. QUESTION:
   How fast does it take to cure a yeast infection with a 3-day over-the-counter yeast infection medication?
   This is my first yeast infection. I just got off antibiotics, and thus, I have a yeast infection. How fast does it take to heal with over the counters? Also, after four hours of taking the medication, I went pee and most of it came out, now what?

   • ANSWER:
     Unfortunately, acquiring a yeast infection while taking or just finishing a course of antibiotics is common. Antibiotics kill all bacteria, including the good ones that inhabit the vagina.
     A three day course of anti-fungal (ie monostat 3 ovule kit and cream) will require about a week.

     Finally, can you explain what you mean by "...I went pee and most of it came out..." What do you mean by 'it'. A yeast infection is not a single, solid blob, even if parts of it look pretty 'chunky' (sorry to be gross here)

4. QUESTION:
   How soon can you have sex after using yeast infection medication?
   I recently had a yeast infection & I used the 3 pre-filled applicators. I used my last applicator last night & being that the medication leaks out some(because it was inserted in my vagina), how do I know when I don't have any more medication left inside me?

   This is the first time I have used this kind of treatment so I was just wondering how soon I can have sex after completing the 3 days of the medicine.

   Please help!! Thanks

   • ANSWER:
     It's best to wait 5 - 7 days or after all symptoms are gone but if you simply just need it...... use some sort of protection. Definetly treat it! I personally prefer natural remedies thats just me - I'm no doctor.

5. QUESTION:
   Is it okay to use yeast infection medication even if you don't have one?
   I think I may have a yeast infection, but I'm not positive and I can't go to the doctor. Is it harmful to use the medication if you don't have a yeast infection? I'm thinking of trying to use it and see if what problems I am having will clear up.. Anyone know?

   • ANSWER:
     You can now buy a test at your local pharmacy that can tell you if you have the infection or not. I would not take anything if you are not sure what you have.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   Could a yeast infection interfere with menstrual cycle?
   I had a yeast infection that started about 3 weeks ago and I was treated for it with Diflucan last week. The symptoms have gone away but my period is late. My cycle usually comes every 26-28 days with some cramping and tender breasts a few days before and I havent gotten any of the symptoms. Some websites say a yeast infection can interfere with your period and others say it doesnt so Im unsure of what to think. I dont think Im anymore stressed than I normally am with school & work. Even when I am stressed it comes on time. I'll wait for a week to take a HPT to hopefully rule out that possibility.
   I also had a pap a week ago so I dont know if that plays any part. Could the GYN tell if a woman is pregnant from pressing on her abdomen and feeling on the insides when they insert their fingers in you?
   False Alarm!!! Whew!!!!

   • ANSWER:
     Probabally not what you want to hear but I had a yeast infection 3 weeks before I found out I was pregnant. however everyone is different.

2. QUESTION:
   Does your Menstrual Cycle help a Yeast infection?
   I have a yeast infection and i was wondering if the menstrual cycle can help heal it? I cant seem to get rid of it even with over the counter medication/creams. I have not been able to get to a doctor yet i know i need to but i was just wondering if it helps it or makes it worse?

   • ANSWER:
     no. once your period is over the yeast infection will be there just as it was before. i no you said you tried the over the counter creams but i used to get them all the time and i get the over the counter tube full of cream the you put up in you and i get the "one night" instead of the seven night one and i get 2 of them and i use them back to back. use one one night and use the second one the second night because just one wont get rid of it but i promise it works. hope i helped, good luck.

3. QUESTION:
   Can a yeast infection delay a menstrual cycle?
   My roommate was diagnosed with a YI, and her period is a week late.

   • ANSWER:
     u should get ur menstrual cycle as usual. there is nothing to do with it.

4. QUESTION:
   Is it common to get a yeast infection after every menstrual cycle?
   I am feeling a pattern here? I can't keep going to the dr each month but it feels the same. Should I maybe change tampons?

   • ANSWER:
     They do sell natural products for women in Whole Foods, YES!, and other health or natural food places. Try some. Seventh Generation, Beyond, Goddess Within, check their sites. Drugstore.com and SwansonVitamins.com carry natural products.
     Read this info:
     http://www.valeriesaxion.com/showNotesDetails/91.html

     I think you have this: Overgrowth of the yeast Candida albicans in the intestines can occur from chronic inadequate digestion, overuse of antibiotics, and chronic over-consumption of sugars; and alcohol.

     Ask your dr. about it or research it on the web. There are natural products from a few reputable places that will alleviate it. But you have to change your diet also, see above. And give your body some air!!!

5. QUESTION:
   Can chronic yeast infections affect menstrual cycle?
   Can recurrent or chronic yeast infections change the menstrual timing?
   Thx!

   • ANSWER:
     Yes, absolutely they can. But if you're having them that much, I really hope you're going to the doctor, so ask her about this. Also, there are STDs, like Chlamydia, that can act exactly like yeast infections, and cause you serious damage. If those go untreated you can have huge problems and sometimes lose your ability to have kids someday.

     So please go see that doctor if it's that often.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   Candida or systemic yeast infections: why do doctors act like yeast infections all throughout the body aren't?
   possible?

   If you have experienced yeast / candida infections in other parts of your body can you please tell me what you did to eliminate it. A natural diet I assume.
   Where in my question did I say doctors are wrong?

   evirusthelaye: Just to let you know, If you are the only one that answers I would rather delete my question then have you chosen as best answer.
   WHY DO YOU ASSUME IT HAPPENED TO ME AND I HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH THIS FROM A NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR??

   Here is the TRUTH since you like to go on assumptions. I at least ASK questions as part of the way I SEEK the to find the truth. a woman I know who was hiking / camping all over Australia, Hawaii and New Zealand came home to have her doctor give her this diagnosis- she did not define if he was a naturopath or a regular doctor. He gave her some pills or meds to take - I did not see them - and she told me about it. She said "did you know you can get a yeast infection throughout your body?" I said NO I did not know. Then I went to try and find info about it on the web. I could only find advertising info to buy products and ONE that was NOT selling anything. Seemed he was genuinely trying to help people and he gave them ways on how to "cure" it themselves by modification of diet and acidolpholis / bifidus.
   Your answers are based on assumptions. And I am the "idiot" questioner??? You can email me if you want to continue this since this is not a chat format.
   This I do KNOW yeast needs sugar to "grow"

   use your assumptions on THAT!
   Every industry INCLUDING medical / pharmaceutical are a money making industry and they need your money to continue and it has grown to a money making scheme - hence the insurance industry is booming. I know the HEALTH industry is a money making scheme also. However, there is truth in some of those industries also.

   God gave us this earth and in it can provide for our life and also for cures. Not in a bottle, not in a scheme. Those that are greedy and selfish try to find ways to make you pay for it.

   YES, diet does matter. You have been INSTRUCTED about what you should eat and what you should not for optimal health. If HE has given you life here HE has provided for your life HERE.

   • ANSWER:
     What Evirustheslaye and Skep said.

     Systemic yeast infections are only seen in severely inmmunosuppressed people and you would require hospital care if you have such an infection. The alties want you to believe you have yeast everywhere in your body so you will buy their cleanses and detoxes- the amusing thing is, even if you did have a systemic yeast infection, the crap they tell you to take won't help anyway !

     Such an infection s possible but is very rare and there is no reason for people to routinely believe they have such infections.

2. QUESTION:
   Can an untreated vaginal yeast infection lead to a systemic yeast infection?
   I'm getting scared..I left a yeast infection untreated for a long time and only getting it sorted out now...I have a couple of other symptoms of systemic infection too but only about three or four and some of them, like fatigue and muscle aches might just be something different as I don't get them often.
   Please help, I'm scared! Going to the doctor next week but I just want to know if it's possible if an untreated vaginal infection leads to a systemic infection?!

   • ANSWER:
     Systematic yeast is caused by severe immune disorders like HIV. It isn't caused by leaving a yeast infection untreated. I'm pretty sure your fine, if your still concerned, have your doctor test you for systematic yeast.

3. QUESTION:
   What are homeopathic remedies for systemic yeast infection?
   I saw a program with a checklist for systemic yeast infection. I answered "yes" to nearly every question! I already know about yogurt and probiotics. What other things I should be incorporating?
   This is NOT for specific treatment of a vaginal yeast infection, rather an overgrowth of fungus throughout the body. Instead of "homeopathic" maybe I should have specified "natural" remedies instead -- such as certain foods, vitamins, or supplements to use.
   Thanks for all the suggestions so far!

   • ANSWER:
     This stuff. 98% kill of Candida Albicans. Triple blind placebo study completed in 1998 and found on Pubmed.org
     http://www.microbiologybytes.com/video/Candida.html
     Proof that Candida takes two forms and can become systemic.

     http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7727934020345992708&q=candida+albicans+video&total=22&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=3 What feeds candida and what starves candida.

     What I did. http://www.glycoscience.org is real. Dr. Hudson Freeze used "Mannose" to help improve his genetic patients which is found in aloe and this company has as well. He was angered by the fact that one of his patients dropped out to take this complex from glycoscience web site and as a result, he has been on a campaign to put down the company that sells it because he wants to market glyconutrients. However, he has no patent and Oxford University has taken down his slamming article against the company that sells it, because he is proven wrong.

     In the interum, there is a triple blind pacebo study conducted by Doris Lefkowitz PhD who approves of medical dictionaries and this study shows that glyconutrient complex has a 98% kill of Candida Albicans... The mannose alone, has a 45% kill.

     Kalos, from your other answer tried to report me to Yahoo as a solicitation and once they saw my answer was helpful they restored my points and my answer.

     If you ever see Kalos Orisates answers again, feel free to report him if he calls osteopaths and chiropractors who have earned their degrees and have healed countless people in a non toxic manner quacks.

     This yahoo forum is to be of people of quality and its time for people to take charge and report those who slam natural healing to the extent that it is actually harming people, because side affects of OTC drugs is blindness and liver damage.

     It is the body, with the proper nutritional tools that are missing in the modern diet that can cure itself. Once your cells recognize the fungus, it eliminates it on its own safely with no side affects from drugs.

4. QUESTION:
   Is there a treatment or cure (quick) for systemic yeast infections(candida)?
   What will a doctor do for you? How can a person control the night time sweats and other symptoms until treatment is available?
   This would be the digestive type infection?

   • ANSWER:
     don't take advice from people on here....for that type of yeast infection you should probably only take advice from your doctor. But on a better note...you'll be fine. For now stay away from yeasty type foods...take a cold shower before bed...and seek treatment as soon as you can. Good luck goodlookin'

5. QUESTION:
   Anyone ever dealt with a Systemic Yeast Infection?
   What symptoms did you experience? How can you find out for sure if that's what it is, and what's the best way to get rid of it?

   • ANSWER:
     bgroves, Candida albicans is a fungal (YEAST) organism that is present in everyone’s intestinal tract. It is normally kept under control by the immune system and by beneficial intestinal bacteria. This balance is upset when these bacteria are destroyed (typically by antibiotics), or when our immune function is impaired.

     Once that balance is upset, Candida begins to proliferate and invade and colonize our body tissues. It most commonly appears as a vaginal yeast infection or as oral thrush. But Candida albicans can also spread inside the body and become a systemic problem.

     Systemic candidiasis can be divided into 2 primary syndromes: candidemia and disseminated candidiasis (organ infection by Candida species). Deep organ infections due to Candida species are generally observed as part of the disseminated candidiasis syndromes and may involve one or more organs.

     Candidemia
     Candida species are currently the fourth most commonly isolated organism in blood cultures, and Candida infection is generally considered a nosocomial infection. The patient's history commonly reveals the following:
     Several days of fever that is unresponsive to broad-spectrum antimicrobials; frequently the only marker of infection
     Prolonged intravenous catheterization
     A history of several key risk factors (see Pathophysiology)
     Possibly associated with multiorgan infection
     Physical examination results may include the following:
     Fever
     Macronodular skin lesions (approximately 10%)
     Candidal endophthalmitis (approximately 10-28%)
     Occasionally, septic shock (hypotension, tachycardia, tachypnea)
     Other causes of candidemia without invasive disease include the following:
     Intravascular catheter-related candidiasis: This entity usually responds promptly to catheter removal and antifungal treatment.
     Suppurative thrombophlebitis: This is associated with prolonged central venous catheterization. Suppurative thrombophlebitis manifests as fever and persistent candidemia despite appropriate antifungal therapy and catheter removal. Sepsis and septic shock may develop.
     Endocarditis: The frequency of endocarditis has recently increased. Candida species, primarily C albicans and Candida parapsilosis (>60% of cases), are the most common cause of fungal endocarditis. The aortic and mitral valves are most commonly involved. The endocarditis may be exogenous (due to direct inoculation during surgery) or endogenous (due to hematogenous dissemination during bloodstream invasion. Candida endocarditis is associated with 4 main risk factors, including intravenous heroin use (frequently associated with C parapsilosis infection), chemotherapy, prosthetic valves (approximately 50%), and prolonged use of central venous catheters. The physical examination reveals a broad range of manifestations, including fever unresponsive to antimicrobials, hypotension, shock, new or changing murmurs, and large septic emboli to major organs, a characteristic of fungal endocarditis.
     Disseminated candidiasis: This is frequently associated with multiple deep organ infections or may involve single organ infection. Unfortunately, blood cultures are negative in up to 40-60% of patients with disseminated candidiasis. The history of a patient with presumptive disseminated candidiasis reveals a fever unresponsive to broad-spectrum antimicrobials and negative results from blood culture. Physical examination reveals fever (may be the only symptom) with an unknown source and associated sepsis and septic shock.

     Successful therapy for serious systemic Candida infections requires initiation of antifungal therapy as early as possible, as soon as adequate culture results are obtained.

     Different classes of antifungals are now available to manage any type of candidal infection. Azoles, fluconazole in particular,22 have become the mainstay of therapy over the past few years. These include topical and systemic agents. Posaconazole is the most recent addition to this group of antifungals. Polyenes include amphotericin B, liposomal amphotericin B formulations, and topical nystatin. Allylamines include terbinafine, which is formulated in a topical preparation and an oral tablet. The newest group of antifungals is echinocandins, including caspofungin, micafungin, and anidulafungin. Because of the excellent clinical efficacy of echinocandins, low incidence of adverse events, good safety profile, and ease of use, these agents may revolutionize the management of candidal infections in the near future.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   can a yeast infection delay your menstruation?
   I was starting to spot before the yeast infection had occurred, and now that the yeast infection is occurring, I'm not spotting anymore.

   • ANSWER:
     ANYTHING can upset your cycle.....stress, any change in eating/sleeping patterns, medications....anything

2. QUESTION:
   Yeast Infection During Menstruation?
   I have had yeast infections before and am pretty sure I am having one now, however, I thought they were supposed to go away once you started menstruating. I do not want to be crude, but there is still discharge along with menstrual fluids and itching. Is this normal or could it be something else? I will also note that I am sexually active, but with one (faithful) partner for over a year so chances of it being an STD are possible but unlikely.

   • ANSWER:
     No, it could still be a yeast infection. I would suggest that you take the standard o-t-c medication (I used the overnight single-dose, worked wonderfly) and then use a pad rather than a tampon for the next few days, it should probably all clear up within a week.

3. QUESTION:
   Yeast Infection at-home remedies and Menstruation?
   I was going to try a few at home remedies that had very good responses for a yeast infection that has just started. The only thing is, I start my period tomorrow.. Can I still do them or wait a week?
   Also, if I went to my doctor about it, what can she do considering I am on my period?

   • ANSWER:
     You'll want to wait until after your period to try home remedies for a yeast infection (some women even find that their period re-balances their vaginal pH to the point that their yeast infection subsides). With regard to the doctor, you might want to call ahead and let them know you're on your period. Depending on what sort of exam (pap smear or just a yeast check?) you're having done, they may want you to reschedule.

4. QUESTION:
   Spotting from UTI, yeast infection, or early menstruation?
   so a few days ago i started being sore and itchy down there, and it also stings a little when i pee.

   i still don't know whether i have a yeast infection or a urinary tract infection..

   but today i started bleeding down there, and i still don't know if it's just spotting or if i started my period and it's normal.

   i thought it was my period at first, but usually before i start my period i have a brownish discharge and that didn't happen. the blood just seems different than usual, so i don't know..

   help?!

   • ANSWER:
     well if its itchy down there u might have an yeast infection, if it stings when u be u have UTI and if there is bleeding its ur period.it might be older blood.inside u.

5. QUESTION:
   How do I know when a yeast infection is cleared up?
   I had a yeast infection and did not buy treatment for it because I heard the pH in your vagina changes once menstruation starts (my period was supposed to start like the next day). I am on my period now and for the first couple days it was obvious I still had the infection. Now the itchiness and uncomfortable feeling is gone and the discharge is slowing down. Should I still buy over the counter medication? Yogurt? Or just wait and see how things turn out once my period is over?

   • ANSWER:
     This used to happen to me quite a bit - a couple days before my period it would feel like a yeast infection was starting and then once my period started it would go away. Then I would be fine for a while (even several periods) and then it would happen again.

     You could wait it out but if you keep getting symptoms, you might want to see your doctor or address it with over the counter meds. A yeast infection indicates an imbalance in your body and if you let it get too far out of hand, it can affect your whole body. Just keep a close eye on it and be sure to boost your immune system with healthy eating.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   I will like to know the symptoms of candidiasis in men and how it can be cured?

   • ANSWER:
     This is one of those questions that would be a lot faster to just google.

2. QUESTION:
   do men contract candidiasis?, how can it be treated in women when pregnant or not? and how about in men?

   • ANSWER:
     Yes, men can get it.

     There are several over the counter anti-fungal medications that can be used as treatment by men and women. Pregnant women may need to see a doctor, as the page I am looking at says they shouldn't use certain treatments.

3. QUESTION:
   Why do some insist Circumcision reduces the risk of STDs when research indicates otherwise?
   Research, as cited below shows that the effect of circumcision is to increase the chances of many STDs being transmitted, while reducing the risk of very few. The frequently cited information about HIV transmission is not indicated to hold true in western nations, for various reasons.

   "Recent studies have demonstrated that circumcised men are at increased risk of contracting gonorrhea, syphilis and genital warts. Men are at equal risk for developing human papillomavirus lesions and herpesvirus infections regardless of circumcision status. At least four studies have shown human immunodeficiency virus infection to occur more commonly in circumcised men"

   - Storms MR. AAFP Fact Sheet on neonatal circumcision: a need for updating. Am Fam Physician 1996;54(4):1216-17.

   further

   "The only consistent trend is that uncircumcised males may be more susceptible to GUD, while circumcised men are more prone to urethritis. Currently, in developed nations, urethritis is more common than GUD [genital ulcer disease]. In summary, the medical literature does not support the theory that circumcision prevents STDs"

   - Van Howe RS. Does circumcision influence sexually transmitted diseases?: A literature review. BJU Int 1999; 83, Suppl 1:52-62.

   and

   "Cross-sectional studies. Cross-sectional studies have been carried out in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia to determine the effects of circumcision upon STDs. All studies have found no significant effect of circumcision on the incidence of STD. Laumann et al. reported that circumcised men are slightly more likely to have both a bacterial and a viral STD in their lifetime. The British National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles reported that circumcised males have slightly more STDs but the difference was not judged to be statistically significant. Richters et al. found that non-circumcised men are slightly more likely to have penile candidiasis (yeast).

   Conclusion. The evidence does not support non-therapeutic circumcision to prevent STD infection. On balance, non-circumcision is to be preferred because of the freedom from complications and other adverse effects."

   -Laumann EO, Masi CM, Zuckerman EW. Circumcision in the United States: prevalence, prophylactic effects, and sexual practice. JAMA 1997;277:1052-7.
   -Dave SS, Johnson AM, Fenton KA, et al. Male circumcision in Britain: findings from a national probability sample survey. Sex Trans Infect 2003;79:499-500.
   - Donovan B, Bassett I, Bodsworth NJ. Male circumcision and common sexually transmissible diseases in a developed nation setting. Genitourin Med 1994; 70: 317-20.
   Dickson NP, Van Rood T, Herbison P, Paul C. Circumcision and risk of sexually transmitted infections in a birth cohort. J Pediatr 2008;152:383-7. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2007.07.044

   Why do some insist Circumcision reduces the risk of STDs when research indicates otherwise?

   • ANSWER:
     Exactly it is well weird that loas of Americans get this done. Why on earth would you? There are mo benefits and everyone just does it cause everyone else is. I could never do thsis to my son as it is totally pointless and why would you want to cause them needless pain?

     Man Ameircans get it done as they think it is cleaner (which it isnt). Its funny that I saw a programme on female circumscion and the women in Africa were doing it cause they thought it was cleaner on the girls! Even though we know thats ridiculous so whats the difference? Both lots of people have been brainwashed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   What are the causes of chronic/ recurring vaginal yeast infections?
   I've had chronic/ recurring yeast infections for months. The doctor keeps giving me treatments but they usually go away for a few days and then come back. I've heard that you can re-infect yourself. What are some factors that can cause you to re-infect yourself? What are some other causes? I am aware of wearing cotton underwear, keeping clean/dry, not using scented soap, tampons, etc. to prevent them. Are there any other ways to prevent them?

   • ANSWER:
     Age?
     Sexually active?
     What medications have you tried?

     A few tricks to avoiding those pesky yeast infections.

     Avoid douching as it can throw off your natural vaginal ph.
     When bathing try not to wash the vagina internally as it self cleans.
     Eat more yogurt as most yogurt contains a active culture.

     If you are sexually active you must be fully treated before engaging in sexual activity.
     Your partner can actually have a yeast infection too.He may have contracted the yeast infection from you, if so he will need to be treated by a Doctor too. Failure do get him treated will and can cause you to become reinfected.

     Has your gynecologist tried prescribing Difulcan?
     Generally Difulcan works by taking only one pill. Hope this helps.

2. QUESTION:
   Has anyone got rid of recurring yeast infections, how?
   I'm not even 18 yet and I seem to get yeast infections almost every month. The doctor told me to abide by the obvious rules to preventing yeast infections and I know all that.

   If anyone here has had recurring yeast infections for an extended period of time, how did you eventually get rid of them??

   • ANSWER:
     Eat a lot of yogurt. The bacteria in the yogurt helps to fight the fungus/bacteria that cause yeast infections. I'd say to eat at least one serving every day. They also say you can apply yogurt directly to the vaginal area, but I wouldn't recommend it...

3. QUESTION:
   what do recurring yeast infections have to do with diabetes ?
   ok so in the past 3 months ive had 2 yeast infections and I've gone to the doctor for both. my doctor asked if diabetes ran in my family an I told her that both my grandfathers have it. my doctor said that if I keep getting these infections she's going to have to test me for diabetes. I'm kinda confused because I don't see the conection.

   • ANSWER:
     Basically, yeast, which is a fungus, grows in warm, moist areas making the vagina a jackpot location for an infection. Yeast feeds off sugar so if you add high blood glucose levels, the infection will grow like wildfire. Actually, the yeast infections were what prompted me to start looking after my diabetes. I was one of those people who thought "I don't feel bad so why worry about it till I do". After living for months with almost constant yeast infections due to high blood sugar, I couldn't take it anymore. I was buying OTC treatments nearly every week and even went to the doctor for Diflucan. They would subside for a few days then it would start all over again. I am currently on insulin to control my sugar and the infection has gone away. It only takes a few minutes to have yourself checked. Why not just go ahead and do it? I can assure you, if you are diabetic and getting yeast infections they will not go away until you have your sugar under control. I had never had a yeast infection in my life before I became a diabetic.

4. QUESTION:
   What is the cause of recurring yeast infections?
   I seem to be always getting yeast infections. I go a few months without one and then it comes back. sometimes they are not as bothersome as others, but i am tired of getting them. Have taken prescriptions for them. No one seems to be able to give me the answer, not even doctors!

   • ANSWER:
     You should really talk to your gynecologist about this and ask for some blood work to be done. If you are also tired a lot, very thirsty and need to pee a lot, you could very likely be a diabetic. Also, are you using a pill to treat the infection or a cream? If you are using the pill, doctors are finding that one pill is not enough and often prescribe 2 or 3 to make sure that it is completely gone. It is possible that you simply have an infection that does not clear up completely. Also, if you wear thongs of panties that are not cotton, try switching to all cotton for a while. They allow air to get to those areas and help to keep them drier, which will also help prevent infections. Best wishes.

5. QUESTION:
   Why do i keep getting recurring yeast infections? what can i do about it?
   For the past 4 months i have been getting yeast infections. i get them at least once a month. I've cut down on sugar, started taken probiotic supplements and started eating yogurt and garlic often. still no help. every month right before my period i get the infection. i dont know what's causing this problem and how to get rid of it permanently. please help.

   • ANSWER:
     It's hormone changes that likely bring on the yeast, don't ask me why but it happens. Try cranberry juice if it's in your bladder. If it still persists, a CandidaGone cleanse or yeast cleanse kit might help you, follow the directions and eat the right foods. Cleanses usually available at health food stores, or those that sell those type of products. Candida is basically related to yeast, so that cleanse would kill yeast too.

     Hope this helps.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   Can a penile yeast infection cause pain in the testicles?
   My boyfriend has been taking an antibiotic for a while now and we recently found out that he has a yeast infection. He has been having testicular pain as well and we were wondering: Could that be from the yeast infection or should we be worried about something more serious?

   • ANSWER:
     I believe it could be due to the yeast infection though obviously it would be dependent on the nature of the pain etc. If his testicles are itchy too then I guess that'd increase the likelihood of the pain being related to the infection. I'm assuming you know not to give him any more antibiotics! Also eating garlic as part of a meal everyday helped me a lot, though my yeast infection was in my stomach.

2. QUESTION:
   yeast infection?
   ok so like last week me and my boyfriend had sex (for the first time for him, and the time i had sex before that was about a month ago) and for about 3 days it was itchy and sore and i think a little smelly discharge so i told my ma, and she said it was probably a yeast infection. so i took canesten friday night before i went to bed (the pill in your vag) and i've been using the cream which had been fine until tonight (wednesday) and it got SO ITCHY when i was out. like the itchiest ever, so i went into a bathroom and it was SWOLLEN AS FUCK no lie it looks like i've got testicles or something.

   HELP ME.
   remember, my boyfriend never had sex or even TOUCHED another girl before me.
   (aw how sweet.)
   and i've only had sex twice before him. WE USED PROTECTION. I HAVE USED PROTECTION (condoms never broke) EVERY TIME I HAD SEX.

   help help help

   • ANSWER:
     Go to the doctor just to be on the safe side. Get tested for STD just in case. You might be allergic to whatever you are using. You will also swell if you've been scratching. I can only use products that contain miconozole (Monistat). The ones that contain Ticonozole make me itch even worse.

     If you have a yeast infection, your discharge will look like cottage cheese. You usually have a smelly discharge with bacterial vaginosis.

     Again, go to the doctor.

3. QUESTION:
   Can Yeast Infection Cause Testicle pain?
   Right, well im a 16 year old male and Ive been experiencing pain in the bottom part of both of my testicles for about a month now, but at the same time i discovered this i found out that i had a few of the symptoms for oral yeast infection and penile yeast infection. I had found white substance which cannot be scraped away and can sometimes be itchy on my tongue and to roof of my mouth, I also found that my penis head had become quite dry and there was a white substance coming off of it when i rubbed the on or underneath the head of my penis and the head of my penis is also quite inflamed and discolored .....on thing that puzzles me is that there is no itching, could it still be a yeast infection? and i have been on multiple trips to my gp and he says he doesn't know about the testicle pain....so i was just wondering if yeast infection can cause testicle pain? thanks help would be much appreciated.

   • ANSWER:
     6 hours and no answers huh? well hope this helps, I suggest you go see a doctor but here is a link that might help since no one else responded

     http://www.revolutionhealth.com/info/Yeast-Infections-In-Men?msc=dlp1rihe&s_kwcid=TC|13255|yeast%20infections%20in%20men||S|b|3699538434&gclid=CM3N5eGCsZwCFRlcagodMElskg

4. QUESTION:
   How Often Do I take Diflucan for my yeast infection?
   I have supply of diflucan. I believe are 150mg each. i might be wrong i'd have to check again.
   But my question is to anyone who would know or experience a yeast infection that affected their prostate or testicles and urinary tract etc.
   I am a 25 year old Male, 165 pounds.
   I've had a yeast infection for along time and am wondering how often do I take Diflucan and how long?
   thanks

   • ANSWER:
     If you've had yeast infection for a long time then it sounds that you are not addressing the real cause of yeast infection - Candida overgrowth.

     While Diflucan is effective at getting rid of yeast infection symptoms, it does not address the root cause of yeast infection.

     What will - is a natural yeast infection treatment which is made up of a few dietary changes, lifestyle changes and using herbal remedies such as (garlic, tea tree oil and vinegar) to treat the symptoms.

     I gathered 2 articles that covers the above in a little more detail and hope it will help you get rid of yeast infection fast.

5. QUESTION:
   What does yeast infection look like for baby boys?
   My son has 2 red areas that i thought was a rash until i asked a question earlier and someone suggested it may be a yeast infection. There is an area above his penis, its bright red and kinda circular with little red dots around it..then the other is on the side of his testicles it looks the same. It looks really red and painful but it doesn't even seem to be bothering him? Do you think it's a yeast infection or just a rash?

   • ANSWER:
     It could be a rash..use baby vasilin on him while changing each diapers and you can also use rash treatments for babies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   Is it bad to take yeast infection medication if you don't have a yeast infection?
   I can't tell whether or not I have a yeast infection. I'm a little itchy, but not like I usually am when I have a yeast infection. I tried to buy a tester kit at CVS, but they didn't have any. I'd prefer to just take some Monistat just in case, but is that bad for me?

   • ANSWER:
     I wouldnt think it would hurt! Just in case i would wait to get a test first try walmart! 24hrs mostly!

2. QUESTION:
   How can you safely relieve a yeast infection when pregnant.?
   I have a yeast infection and I am 9 weeks pregnant. I'm positive it isn't an STD because I just took STD tests as part of prenatal care. I also just got off antibiotics, and did one of those Vagisil tester things. I am seeing my doctor, but not until Thursday, and if you have ever had a yeast infection, you would understand why I don't know if I can wait until then for relief. Is there anything safe I can use until Thursday when I see the doctor?

   • ANSWER:
     Basically the reason you have a yeast infection is because there's an imbalance in your body. A healthy person has a balance between the yeast in their body and the good bacteria in their body.

     Too much yeast, you have a yeast infection. Too much bacteria, you have a bacterial infection.

     So, when you have a yeast infection you essentially have too much yeast in your body relative to the good bacteria. The natural way to treat it and bring back that balance is to starve the yeast and introduce more good bacteria into your body.

     Oh and BTW - That's why you often get relief from using the over the counter meds temporarily, and then the yeast infection comes back. The creams aren't changing the source of the problem. They are just killing the yeast they come in contact with, and not balancing the yeast/bacteria in your body and actually sometimes end up making things a lot worse.

     Oh BTW2 - That's also why many times you'll get a yeast infection after using antibiotics. Antibiotics kill all the bacteria in your body, the good and the bad. When that happens the balance between the yeast and good bacteria is off, and once again and you get a yeast infection.

     Things you can add to your diet (to help promote good bacteria) are live yogurt cultures (or take Acidophilus), plenty of water, fresh vegetables, lots of protein rich foods, whey protein, raw garlic, nuts, seeds, oils, millet, rice and oat brans

     Things you should remove from your diet (to starve the yeast) are all sodas, sugars, fruit, fermented foods, foods containing white flour, alcohol (especially beer), antacids and any product that has yeast or mold

     Changing your diet will definitely get you on the road to balancing the yeast and good bacteria, but what I would also recommend is to use a homeopathic solution to help naturally speed up the process.

     I always feel if there's a natural way to do something, then it's best to avoid the chemicals. I would look for an natural product, that can be taken orally to promote re-growth of the good bacteria in your body.

     There are a few out there, I think they are probably all pretty good. One that I have used and was very effective for me was is yeastrol.
     Best of Luck!

     Hope this helps and best of luck!

     I added the link I used if you are interested in finding out more.

3. QUESTION:
   YEAST INFECTION? what is thisssss!!?
   okay first of all, im on bc pills and am sexually active.
   and i try my best to urinate after sex. theres only 2 in like 5 times i dont.

   i dont know if its just my natural vaginal discharge, or if there really is something wrong. the discharge white-ish yellow most of the time. and it can get thick sometimes. and it smells like yeast. i dont know what it is. this has been going on for awhile now,

   so when it got too annoying i went to walgreens and bought an at home PH tester. the test said i most likely have a yeast infection or like something else, i donr remember what it was called.

   so i went to the doctor and she took a urin sample and said it was probably a yeast infection. so she gave me a pill for vaginal infections and i took it. it worked for a few days it seemed like, but the yest smell and weird discharge came back.

   so i went again about a month later and she gave me the same pill and said to take it at the same time as some anti-fungal cream stuff that you insert into your vagina with a seringe type thing. (so i could "attack it" from both ends, if ya know what i mean lol) i did this. that was over a month ago and ive had the same problem ever since then. it never went away. it seems like nothing is working.

   also, it seems like the smell and expecially the discharge is more when it's hot. i dont know why. but it is.

   can someone please help me. im going to the doctor again soon. but i would like some input or answers from you guys because i wont be able to get in to the doc for while.

   has anyone gone through this? helpppp!

   • ANSWER:
     A normal discharge should be whit clear or light yellowish..Mines is always white, & smells weird 2...But its perfectly..Just as long as it doesnt smell 2 strong.

     Yeast infections are wen Of course your vagina is infected with a certain usually harmless bacteria..It is very itchy & if noyt well maintained can get worse & may need serious special treatment.

4. QUESTION:
   Yeast Infection gone wrong? (Please don't be rude)?
   I was on antibiotics for a tonsil infection when I started noticing I was very itchy in my vaginal area and was having a lot of odorless, white, clumpy discharge. I bought the Vagisil pH tester and the results said that my pH level was indicative of a yeast infection. It was my first, so I just made an appointment with my OB GYN and bought some Vagisil anti itch cream. The doctor wasn't able to see me until the following week. And, by that time the itching and irritation had become so unbearable, that I went out and got some Monistat 3.

   I just finished the third treatment and there is little to no itching or discharge. However, I must have been scratching myself in my sleep, and I've basically scratched myself raw. I have 6-7 cuts/raw spots and the pain is HORRIBLE. It's so bad I can barely walk, move, or sit down. I tried putting neosporin on it, and it just seemed to make the stinging worse. I've just been taking warm showers, and drying it thoroughly (with a fan). But, the pain is still really intense. I can't even pee without being brought to tears.

   Does anyone have any suggestions? I was a little worried about the neosporin because it is an antibiotic cream, and antibiotics were the reason I first contracted the yeast infection. However, I don't know if neosporin would have the same effects as amoxcilin. I'm not sure what to do. I just want to relieve the pain, because these spots seem to be healing at a snail's pace.

   • ANSWER:
     Ouch! I feel ya sista! Ok so what you need to do is first. Where some gloves to bed so hopfully if you start scratching you'll wake up before you do any damage. Take warm sea salt baths. This is not going to feel that awesome at first but it will heal you quicker. When you get out of the bath use neosporin and lay,legs spread, in front of fan. Only Oral antibiotics are strong enough to mess with our PH balance. Amoxcillin is a really strong one too. Use warm washclothes for itching and dont foreget the gloves! I hope you start feeling better... ~ tons of love~

5. QUESTION:
   I think I may have a yeast infection?
   I have a problem I went to the doctor awhile ago, did a urine sample and it turned out I had a bladder infection. She gave me pills for it, but I didn't take them properly.. (i know, i should have..) but they were SO hard to swallow. I have a hard enough time with pills already, and these ones were extremely bitter + did not slide down my throat easily. it actually hurt. but anyways i couldn't take it any longer so I just started taking them normally a couple days ago. It doesn't burn when I pee anymore but.. the pain in my vagina has not gone away. So, I looked up the symptoms of a yeast infection, and i have them all. the burning, irritation, that white liquidy stuff. I've also had a fever. The thing is i really REALLY don't wanna go to the doctor about it.. I'm 15, never had a physical done or anything and I know if i go in about this.. she'll have to "examine" me. And I'm just not comfortable. at all. its kinda scary actually what do you think i should do? keep taking the pills for a couple weeks and see if it goes away? Apparently they have these tester things you can buy at the store that tell you if you have a yeast infection.. should I get one of those? Then get monistat if i do have one?
   Thanks..

   • ANSWER:
     You should get the test and take it right away. Then call a gynecologist and explain your symptoms and let them know if the test came out positive or negative. They'll probably want you to get an examination. I know its embarassing but if kept for too long, a yeast infection can turn nassstay. Or it could be some kind of infection. Don't want to scare you but you need to get it straightened out. Good luck

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