How do i get rid of yeast infections. I usually get them before my period?
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Yeast infections are simply an overgrowth of the yeast normally found in the vagina - usually caused by a pH imbalance!\n\nThere are medications for it that you can even buy over the counter at any drug store. But I prefer the more 'natural' remedies - vinegar and water douches (NEVER EVER use scented douches - if you do, that's probably what's messing with your pH levels!)... and plain (UNFLAVORED) yogurt (inside AND out will help with the itching).
727515
LOL ...LOL  @   "Zoe Doll, YOU HAVE A YEAST INFECTION!!! Don't worry, it's fixable. Go to your Doc. I'm not even a girl, but I'm telling you, It's a yeast infection. "\n\n\nZoe, it's okay....it's a common problem with woman.....it is prob. just a yeast infection, you just want to be seen as soon as you can b/c they can get pretty terrible!, and if you can't be seen my a dr this weekend, use some over the counter medications to give you some temporary relief.  Hope this helps!\nYet another fabulous female problem!! ( lol j/k)
818120
ITS A YEAST INFECTION!!! GET SUM MONISTAT CREAM AND RUB IT ON THERE,AND YOU WILL BE GOOD TO GO IN A WEEK OR SO,JUST RUB IT ON THERE A FEW TIMES A DAY AND MAKE SURE YOUR WOMEN GETS TREATED TOO!!!
799033
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
15057
Douching in general is not a good thing to do, as it alters your body's pH.  If you haven't already, there are plenty of over the counter medications to fight a yeast infection, including a one day treatment.  Please see your doctor first though if you have never had a yeast infection before, to get a proper diagnosis.
987208
i also want this answer because i also have vaginal fungal infection because of diabetes\nuse antifungal creams
187874
im assuming youre a woman...if it is a yeast infection you should go get a treatment, monistat works well, or if its just irritation just get some vagisil cream...it makes the itch go away.  either way, if it doesnt go away in 7 days go see a doctor, they can tell you what you have and how to treat it.
1051123
The yeast organisms are present in different parts of your body. Even babies can get an overgrowth of those organisms and get an infection, for instance thrush.\nAs you approach puberty and your period your hormones change and you might well have your first vaginal yeast infection.\nI assume that this is the first time you've thought you've had a yeast infection, so please go see a doctor to make sure that's what it is. Sometimes bacterial infections act just like yeast infections in the beginning but won't clear up with over-the-counter treatments. It takes antibiotics to fix those.
746095
You need to see an ear specialist. An Otolaryngologists will diagnose and treat. Regular doctors don't really treat this problem. Yeast infections are common in women. If you are on antibiotics you will have a higher chance of getting a yeast infection. That also should be treated by a doctor. Not all over the counter products cure this.
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Depends on your age.  As many people have said it could be a yeast infection. There are many causes for yeast infections. The discharge however would be the consistency of say,'cottage cheesy'! Yuck,huh? Well just trying to describe it better for you.\n\nAnother possibility is ovulation. This usually occurs about two weeks after you last period. Sometimes it has the consistency of 'egg whites' OK,another Yuck! \n\nIf it is accompanied by any burning,itching or pain,you should go in to see a gynecologist. You may have a bladder or kidney infection also.\n\nToo many things it could be with just that description. My best suggestion to you would to see a doctor anyway,just to rule out any concerns you may have.
844427
It could do that.  But then, it could be something else.  If you're using a vaginal cream, maybe it's irritating you.  It might help to eliminate sugar and starches from your diet (all) for a while if you really have a yeast infection.  Would clear it up faster.
510033
My wife used to have the same predicament as you. Normally it would go away a few days before the onset of your menstrual period. This is usually a sign that your body is ovulating. This is what some ob-gynes call your "wet period" or the period when you will likely get pregnant after sex. Your "dry period" is that in which your chance of getting pregnant after sex is nil.\n\nThis may not be a symptom of UTI, since you are not experiencing pain or burning sensation when urinating. This is more of a vaginal discharge (which is different from a discharge due to yeast infection wherein the vagina has a yellowish/white discharge).\n\nTry using a pH-balanced feminine wash...it worked for my wife, so I do not see any reason why it will not work for you.\n\nYou may also see a gynecologist if you wish, to cast out your fears of having UTI (which is most unlikely that you have).
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I don't believe a yeast infection can be fatal or anything. they are just uncomfortable.  Once the pH in the vagina has changes, things can go nuts down there!  It is possible to also get a bacterial infection.\n\nIf you are not too keen on getting the medecine to cure the infection, there are a few things you can try homeopathically to help.  You can eat yogurt/take acidophillus pills to get more of the good bacteria in your system.  This can help resore balance to things down there.  You can also take plain yogurt and insert it inside you - this will cool things down, and once again, puts bacteria in the region to fight the yeast cells (we always have yeast in our body - the problem is when they get out of hand).  I have a friend who makes yogurt popsicles and inserts those - just to make it better.  Lastly, you can just wait.  When women menstruate, the PH in the vagina changes, and can kill off the yeast.\n\nSo as far as I know not treating it won't kill you, but you can be mightly uncomfortable if you do nothing.\n\nAnd if you aren't sure what you have, if something is going on down there, go to the doctor.
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1.  Eat sugar free yogurt twice a day for a few days.  You should see some improvement.\n\n2.  Insert plain, sugar free yogurt into the vagina before bed.  It helps to balance the chemical acidity in your tissues and helps to eliminate the bad yeast cells.\n\n3.  Douche every few days with a mixture of plain vinegar and water to help realign the acidity levels.\n\n4.  Drink lots of water and take a good multivitamin every day.\n\n5.  Try to keep sugar intake to a minimum, as sugar "feeds" yeast and helps it grow.\n\n6.  Drink a few glasses of sugar free cranberry juice every day to help avoid the urinary tract infection that usually accompanies yeast infections.\n\n7.  Try eating a low carb diet while you are recovering from the infection, as carbs (breads in particular) break down into sugars that, again, help feed yeasts in the body.
454685
A yeast infection, also known as candidiasis (pronounced: can-dih-dy-uh-sis), is the name for a common infection caused by a type of yeast-like fungus called Candida. Small numbers of Candida are always present in our bodies, but normally we have the right balance of bacteria and other factors to keep them from growing too much. Sometimes, though, these yeast-like fungi do grow too much, and this can cause an infection. These infections usually occur in warm, moist parts of the body, such as the mouth and moist areas of skin. When they cause an infection in the vagina, it is known as vulvovaginal candidiasis.\n \nCandida can overgrow for many reasons. Stress, pregnancy, and illnesses that affect your immune system may allow yeast to multiply, as can certain medicines. These include some birth control pills and steroids. Or if you're taking antibiotics, such as for strep throat, the antibiotics can kill "good" bacteria that also live in the body and normally keep the growth of Candida in the vagina in check. Yeast also flourish if a girl's blood sugar is high. Girls who have diabetes that isn't controlled are at a higher risk for yeast infections.\n \nMany girls find that yeast infections tend to show up right before they get their periods because of the hormonal changes that come with the menstrual cycle. Clothes (especially underwear) that are too tight or are made of materials like nylon that trap heat and moisture might lead to yeast infections because yeast can thrive in this type of environment. And douching and using scented sanitary products can upset the balance in the vagina and make yeast infections more likely.\n \nIt's common for girls who are not sexually active to get yeast infections. Although yeast infections are not considered sexually transmitted diseases, they can occasionally be spread from one sexual partner to the other. This is quite rare, however, and the partner of someone who has a yeast infection does not automatically have to be treated
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yeast infections and odor issues.\nwhy would you need to do that?\nsounds like you need to go to the doctors...\nor try panty liners.  you can wear those daily without\nhealth risks.
801173
at anytime if the fluids are milky seek help. yeast infection is not a joke!