Hello All,\nIt's been 9 months & I'm still having recurrent yeast infections after sex.  My boyfriend & I use condoms & lube, but this is my 1st experience ever w/ lube @ 1st I thought it could be the condoms (but I never had problems w/condoms before) then I thought maybe the lube?  Or could I be getting it orally???  is it possible?  My doctor says no.  Someone PLEASE HELP!!!  It's driving me CRAZIE!!!!!
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I had something of a problem with that as well. I started taking a pill form of the acidophilus bacteria (the bacteria found in yogurt that helps maintain a healthy balance in 'that region'), and it seems to have helped. \n\nYou should be able to find the pills at a grocery store or a health food store in the nutritional supplements/vitamins section. \n\nIt might be a good idea to get a prescription for Diflucan to totally get rid of the infection. You might have to go about a week without sex, but it will be worth it. You could take it the week of menstruation if you don't want to talk to your boyfriend about it. \n\nAside from taking the Diflucan and maybe trying the acidophilus pills (or eating a few yogurt things a day), the lubrication sounds like it could be doing something, too. I'll bet it would help to have a good 'wash-up' after your encounters. \n\nIf all of that doesn't work, you should see a doctor again and tell them how persistent the problem is.
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it could be PMS or your diet, have you had a lot of caffeine lately? Has anyone sucked on them too hard? (sorry to detailed) but that usually happens...I don't think it's a yeast infection
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its definately broken- but maybe she isnt "wet" enough at the time of pnetration.\n\ntry ky jelly, if that doesnt help she miht have thrush.\n\nits verry common, and treatable with over thecounter creams. It is a high possibility, particularly as you have only just begun to have sex, and could have disturbd the ph of her vagina
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It has nothing do do with being clean, yeast grows from inside.  Are you even sure it's a yeast infection?  Have you ever had one diagnosed before?  Tell her that you are having a problem and you need to talk to a specialist for it to make sure it gets diagnosed correctly.  Good luck
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I'm going to disagree with the other poster and say see your doctor BEFORE you try to self-treat, just to rule out any other problems.  Here's a link that describes yeast infections:\n\nGood Luck!
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1.  you CAN get STDs, even if you use a condom.  Especially if it's at the base of your penis (where you're more likely to come into contact with bodily fluids).\n\n2.  Go to your family practitioner (usually required prior to seeing a specialisty by most insurance companies in the US).  Your GP should be able to do the differential diagnosis, and either treat it or refer you to a specialist.\n\n3.  For future reference, waiting a year before seeking help on line for what is possibly a sexually transmissible disease is a really bad idea.\n\n4.  Yes, it could be a fungus.  It could also be some sort of viral infection (like herpes).  It could be plugged sebacious glands (sweat glands).  It could be an allergic reaction to something (especially latex, if you're using latex condoms).\n\n5.  GO SEE YOUR DOCTOR!
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Why is your "female friend" telling you this? eww.. anyways.\nIt's probably a yeast infection, but she is the one that needs to find that out, you can't tell her or diagnose her thru a computer.
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Talk to your doctor. After all, his buccal bacterial flora is mixing with your normal vaginal flora and may be unbalancing it. It could be Candida (yeast) even if you have no discharge, because of the itching you describe.\nHe could have yeast in his mouth and not notice; if you don't eliminate it you will go on catching it from each other. \nGo to your gynecologist!!!
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I've struggled with these. Here's what's worked: regular (twice daily for a week), long, hot sitz baths, avoidance of alcohol and greasy foods when acute symptoms present. Regular ejaculations may or may not help. What doesn't work real well for me is a long course of antibiotics. I would also try to get a chlamydia culture.  The little buggers are hard to culture, but if they do, you might have an over abundance and consider a drug intervention against them.  Good luck. Don't give up. I used to get flair ups every year or so but haven't had a bad one in several years.
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If you are prone to yeast infections you could take acidophilus.  It is just a vitamin.  It helps you keep the level of good bacteria up.  Never douche.  I was getting a mild yeast infection about every month....I figured it was partially to do with timing & hormones but also I was over cleaning myself.  I started using baby wash for personal cleansing and if I feel like a yeast infection is coming on I take some acidophilus until I feel better.  Use baby products for your bubbles instead.
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Oh dear!  You really think doctors are using Yahoo Answers?!  You've got more problems than vaginal problems.  Seriously, please see your doctor.  See a different doctor for a second opinion, but DO NOT SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE FROM HERE!
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1. I hope he is being treated for it as well!!? Just use condoms for a while until you have both finished your course of antibiotics. And yes he should be on antibiotics too.\n\n2. Just use panty liners, it will clear up when the antibiotics have done their job.\n\n3. Natural yoghurt is fantastic for yeast infections and stabilising the vaginal environment acidity wise. Put some on a tampon and insert it.\n\n4. He needs to tell the girl he caught it from, it is not YOUR place to tell other people unless they are friends of yours and you feel it is your duty.\n\n\nDoctors treat chlamydia with prescription antibiotics such as azithromycin (Zithromax), erythromycin, tetracycline or doxycycline. The infection should resolve within one to two weeks. Your sexual partner or partners also need treatment even though they may not have signs or symptoms. Otherwise, the infection will pass back and forth. Failure to treat chlamydia can cause complications in both women and men.\n\n\nHi DEBZ I can't answer you via email you have not verified or something??\n\nAnyway I said this in the email, hope you don't mind me posting here?\n\nHi,\nThat sounds ok too. I know that some medicines can be given in a mega dose over a short period of time, rather than a lower dose over a longer period. I have to regularly do soemthing similar with a drug I use at work.You should not have penetrative sex (when the penis enters the vagina, mouth or anus) until you have returned to the clinic and been given the all-clear by the doctor.\nFollow-up\nIt is important to return for a check-up once you have completed the treatment to make sure you are well and have no other infection.. Maybe call your Dr and ask if you are meant to have another test done to make sure you are all clear.\nHopefully not long and you 2 will both be fine again.\nBest wishes\nxx
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It's funny how people on here love to jump to conclusions before they hear the person asking the question's full statement!I don't think it is possible to get a STD if you are not sexually active so that cancels that horrific scenario out, you could be allergic to a certain material used in your undergarments, or if you use like a feminine deodorant spray such as fds, it could be causing a reaction, the worst it could be is a possible yeast infection and instead of using over the counter methods or drugs it would probably be safe to consult with your doctor.
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Don't waste your time and life asking something like that on Yahoo!!!!  The people on here are NOT doctors.  You NEED a doctor!  You need to call your PCP (primary care physician) immediately!  You should have done so a long time ago.  You should refrain from all sexual activity until your doctor gives you the go ahead (you could be endangering your girlfriends as well as yourself).  No matter whether it is Candidisis (yes that is a real affliction) or not, you need to see a doctor as soon as possible.
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Could be a yeast infection.  And it depends on how long and often it happens.  She may have it for life because of her genes or what not.  There are several over the counter medications for this. but she should go see her doctor because it could be anything.  But that is what my yeast infections were like when i was that young.  Tell your friend i say good luck and if she is itchy or burning there....there is a cream that was god sent!!!!
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Your gynecologist is useless - if she hasn't even swabbed you for a yeast infection she shouldn't be treated it that way, looks like she's just stabbing the dark for a cure.  Ditch her !\n\nSwelling and discomfort can be from many things, even as simple as fragranced bubblebaths, latex, spermicide, tight clothing, frequent intercourse...\n\nPLEASE find another Gyn.  There are so many reasons for your discomfort that only a doctor can investigate.  I think the point you make about it being worse after sex is the most important to mention.
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Most women have at least one Yeast infection during their lifetime. It is not a Sexually Transmitted Disease although it can be transmitted from an infected partner.\n\nVaginal secretions are normally acidic - normally, this keeps the natural yeast "spores" under control. When you go on the Birth Control Pill, when you take antibiotics, when you are pregnant or hyperactive sexually or if you are diabetic, this acid balance gets out of whack. The vagina becomes alkaline and the yeast spores overgrow. \n\nThe first signs are a thick gucky white discharge from your vagina, your genitals burn and itch, are swollen, red and irritated. You just want to live in the bath tub. Go to your family doctor or Sexual Health Clinic where it can be diagnosed immediately. Then you go to the drug store and pick up antifungal vaginal suppositories, (usually called Monistat) They come in packages of one, three or seven day treatment. Pick up a small tube of Monostat Cream at the same time. \n\nAt bedtime, have a bath, insert one suppository into your vagina and rub a small amount of the cream on your genitals. Sleep, and in the morning it will feel much better, have a shower and repeat this the next night till you have used all the suppositories. You are fine, but if you are going to have sex, insist your partner use a condom.\n\nWhy? Well, your partner may be carrying the spores under the foreskin, even if he is circumcised, it may be hiding there. He should apply a small amount of the Antifungal cream to his penis to clear it up. Infected males may have a white flakey coating on the penis, it may feel dry and cracked. Use the cream and he must use a condom until it is completely healthy again.\n\nSome females have chronic low grade yeast infections that flare up after sex or after every menstrual period. In this case, buy Monostat 7 suppositories, use one after your period or after sex. Also, do not wear tight jeans, panty hose or panties with a nylon crotch. These keep the body heat contained, triggering a repeat infection. \n\nYou can also use one ACIDOPHYLLIS capsule, (Health Food Store) inserted into your vagina as a prophilaxis, also eat one large 500 gram tub of plain unsweetened natural yogurt every day for lunch. This gets the acid/alkaline balance of the vagina back to normal again. If you are pregnant, ask your doctor if it is safe to use the antifungal suppositories.