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mayaj · 12-25-2005, 05:45 AM

I've been battling chronic yeast infections since I was 22. Seems it's genetic. A lot of people had good advice, I would like to mention what's worked for me:

1) no pantyhose, or cut the crotch out.

2) acidophillus pills, at least 1 billion microwhatevers per pill. Keep 'em in the frige

3) unsweetened yogurt

4) acidophillus vaginal suppository cream. It works as a preventitive and has practically changed my life. I use it once a week or every few days depending on how much I think I need it.

Other info:
Those over the counter things work well but they're really strong & you don't want to a)overwhelm your body with all those crap chemicals and b)create a situation where the fungus is becoming immune. Diflucan is great too but sometimes may need to be used in tandem with a cream, again, the stuff is strong & hard on your liver. Prevention is the best medicine, but some women get YIs everytime they have intercourse so just be aware that there is a connection. Breakthrough bleeding can encourage a yeast infection even though your period can make it go away. (weird)

12-25-2005, 05:45 AM	#24 (permalink)
mayaj Upright	I've been battling chronic yeast infections since I was 22. Seems it's genetic. A lot of people had good advice, I would like to mention what's worked for me: 1) no pantyhose, or cut the crotch out. 2) acidophillus pills, at least 1 billion microwhatevers per pill. Keep 'em in the frige 3) unsweetened yogurt 4) acidophillus vaginal suppository cream. It works as a preventitive and has practically changed my life. I use it once a week or every few days depending on how much I think I need it. Other info: Those over the counter things work well but they're really strong & you don't want to a)overwhelm your body with all those crap chemicals and b)create a situation where the fungus is becoming immune. Diflucan is great too but sometimes may need to be used in tandem with a cream, again, the stuff is strong & hard on your liver. Prevention is the best medicine, but some women get YIs everytime they have intercourse so just be aware that there is a connection. Breakthrough bleeding can encourage a yeast infection even though your period can make it go away. (weird)