Why do I get so many yeast infections?
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well yeast infections happen for a lot of reasons. I would try stop using the products that you are using. Also if you wear a lot of silk panties, thongs, etc that will cause it as well. I have also heard that sleeping without underwear is good once in awhile, lets it breathe. You should go to the doc and get that checked out tho. Good luck
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not necessarily underwear such as satin dont let the vigina breathe and you need to wear cotton too tight of pants also and sometimes when you use the monostat or some other kinds of meds the infection could be too  powerful and you need to see the doc. go to webmd.com for more info on yeast infections they give lists of what can be causing it...eat more yougart
524901
apart from the obvious risks of liver problems etc.\nSugary alcohol can encourage yeast infections in the vagina due to all the extra sugar in it
584464
Usually the symptoms of a yeast infection are itching and a whitish, cottage cheese-like discharge.  It could also be something called Trichomonas which is contracted with having sexual intercouse with someone that has it.  If it is yeast, you can get something over-the-counter to treat it.  If it is Trichomonas you need to go to the doctor and get a prescription.
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Yeast is part of the normal flora of the vagina.  For various reasons, it can colonize and overgrow and cause a whitish, odorless, cottage cheese-like discharge.  Some of the reasons for overgrowth are, sitting around in a wet bathing suit after going in a hot tub, high consumption of sugar or sugar laden drinks, and wearing underwear made of nylon or non-breathable fabrics.  It can also be precipitous of a pre-diabetic or diabetic condition if you seem to get one after another.
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You should tell your doctor that you have a yeast infection because it is most likely related to the fact that you are on an antibiodic. This could mean that it is a very strong antibiodic or that the infection in your body was mis diagnosed... or it is just not as bad as your doctor thought it was. You can ask your doctor about DIFLUCAN which is a one day either insert or pill. He/She may also recommend that you take a PROBIOTIC such as ACIDIPHOLUS which works wonders for a yeast infection! You can get it at most pharmacy's for about $8.00. Also Eating yogurt helps. (contains probiotics) \nYou should also obstain from sexual intercouse or oral sex until things are cleared up as you can pass the yeast infection to your partner. \nAlso wear cotton panties and loose fitting clothing. Try to keep it as dry as possible down there.\nGood Luck!
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Candida Albicans, a yeast fungus, grows in the rectum and vagina. In a healthy vagina, the presence of some yeast may not be a problem. When your system is out of balance, yeast-like organisms may grown profusely and cause a thick, white discharge that may look like cottage cheese and smell like baking bread. If a woman has a yeast infection when she gives birth, the baby will get yeast in its throat or digestive tract. This is called thrush and is treated orally with nystatin drops.\n\n    Candida grows best in a mildly acidic environment. The pH in the vagina is normally more than mildly acidic (4.0 to 5.0), except when we take birth control pills or some antibiotics, are pregnant, have diabetes and when we menstruate (when the pH rises to between 5.8 and 6.8, because blood is alkaline). Obviously, we often find ourselves with a vaginal pH favorable to candida, so preventative measures are especially important.\n\n\n\nIn addition, the National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health tell us that YIs are "common among women who use estrogen-containing birth control pills and among women who are pregnant. This is due to the increased level of estrogen in the body. The increased hormone level causes changes in the vaginal environment that make it perfect for fungal growth and nourishment. Yeast infections may also occur in association with diabetes or problems that affect the immune system (such as AIDS or HIV). Vaginal candidiasis is not considered a sexually transmitted disease."\n\nThe NLM and NIH also note that a "yeast infection may follow a course of antibiotics (particularly tetracycline) that were prescribed for another purpose. The antibiotics change the normal balance between organisms in the vagina by suppressing the growth of protective bacteria that normally have an antifungal effect." You can read more about that here as well as elsewhere in this post.
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Why do you believe that you have ovarian or cervical cancer? I don't believe there is a correlation between yeast infections and the cause these cancers.\n\nHere is some information on vaginal infections:\nhttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/6895-2.asp\n\nFollow-up with your gynecologist for further questions.
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Antibiotics can cause you to have a yeast infection because they kill both "good" and "bad. You can call your doctor and get pills to take. Or get a kit to use for a week almost anywhere.
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Maybe you have a yeast infection.
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you need to see a doctor.... a number of things could be wrong.  something as simple as a yeast infection or something more serious.
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Because it is a overgrowth of yeast in a otherwise normal discharge. Small amounts of yeast and other organisms are normally found in your vagina, as well as in your mouth and digestive tract. Yeast infections occur when the balance of organisms in your vagina is upset and the amount of yeast in your vagina overgrows, causing an infection. Yeast infections are most likely to act up just before or just after your menstrual period. If you believe you have a yeast infection for the first time, go to your doctor so that they can rule out anything more serious such as an STD and there should not be any overwheming fishy smell if so mention it your doctor, it could be something more serious. Good luck.
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you might have a yeast infection
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Yeast, or Candida albicans, reside naturally in warm, moist areas like the vagina. When conditions allow (such as when the body's natural pH balance is upset), yeast can begin to multiply and cause an infection. In women, symptoms include genital itching, burning, and a thick, white discharge that typically resembles cottage cheese. \n\nAlthough it is unusual for a man to contract a yeast infection from a woman through intercourse, it is possible. In an infected man, the yeast reside in the urethra, the canal through which urine passes from the body, and can cause penile itching and burning during urination. \n\nA man who gets a yeast infection from his partner can pass it back to her. So even if a woman gets successful treatment, she may soon find herself reinfected if her partner does not receive treatment as well. This is something to consider, especially if infections seem to recur often. \n\nAbstaining from sex during a yeast infection is the only sure way to prevent transmission back and forth between partners. Besides, intercourse can worsen the inflammation caused by the infection, and you may feel too sore or uncomfortable to have sex anyway. It's also recommended that you avoid performing oral sex on a partner -- male or female -- who has an infection to avoid the possibility of contracting yeast orally. \n\nAntifungal medicines, including over-the-counter topical creams and oral medications available by prescription, are used to treat yeast infections. To minimize the risk of future infections, pay special attention to genital hygiene, washing the area frequently, especially before and after sex. Wear all-cotton underwear and make sure laundry detergent is rinsed out thoroughly after washing. \n\nIf you have several yeast infections within a year, or if they don't seem to respond to over-the-counter treatments, be sure to tell your doctor, so that more serious problems or other types of infections can be ruled out.
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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.
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I believe it is a yeast infection. It is caused when the levels good bacteria for your body are low and this allows yeast to grow since that bacteria fight it off. Check out the site under sources for more info, but I know it can be caused by antibiotics.
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Yes it is normal to have discharge, however, if you have itching with it you may have an infection.  You then have a few differant choices, most yeast infections will clear up with menses (your period) if you can handle the itching that long go for it, you could buy over the counter remidies or better yet if your unsure, go see your doctor.