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yeast infection???
does anybody know like how to get rid of a yeast infection or what could be causing it because i get them on and off A LOT and i don't know why!!!! If it's not a yeast infection what could it be because i've tried all these diff. treatments and it goes away but then comes back shortly. and i'm not sexually active or any of that so it's not an STD.
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ughh... i know exactly how you feel... i get yeast infections all the time... im a diabetic though so its normal, its normal for all women... they have over the counter treatments, try using monistat 7, they have it at wal*mart cheap, well the wal*mart brand is cheap and it works the same... dont be too stressed about this its very normal for women to get re-occuring yeast infections... eat plenty of yogart, wear cotton panties, and tight pants are definately a no no for girls that get yeast infections alot... ive talked to my doctor about this so if your still concerned just tell him/her about your situation... good luck... : ]
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It's quite possible that you have another type of infection that may be caused by something else--a different type of organism.
If you are certain it is a yeast infection, try eating yogurt containing active Lactobacillus daily.
Only wear cotton underwear, and iron your underwear with a very hot iron, after washing/drying them of course. This kills the yeast that might survive on the fabric.
Use only mild soap when you wash and bathe..something with a neutral PH.
I have known many women that do not respond to over the counter vaginal creams. In that case you'd have to ask your Dad what prescription would work best. In addition he will know if he should check you for other disorders. Yeast infections are so common he's not going to be uncomfortable...so don't feel bad about asking.
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Thanks for mentioning that your not sexually active that helped me tremdously narrow down what is wrong with you. Yeast Infection - a reacurring one- (Candida vaginitis). More than likely the reason for it re-occuring is something simple so take a look..
1. Wear loose conton panties
2. Do NOT wear tight jeans or pantyhose
3. Change out of wet clothes asap.
4. Put blow dryer on lowest heat setting and dry the vaginal area after being wet.
5. Wipe from front to back after every visit to the toliet.
Home Remedies:
1. Pour a few drops of teatree oil on a lubricated tampon & insert into the vagina for about 1 hour.
2. Dip a tampon in plain yogurt. Containing Lactobacillus acidophilus, and insert into the vagina twice a day until your symptoms clear up. Repeat this until one day AFTER the syptoms have dissapeared.
Now, I dont want to alarm you, but A yeast infection that comes literally back to back often (more than once in a 2 month period) can mean something more severe.
Yeast infections that return may be a sign of more serious diseases such as diabetes, leukemia, or AIDS. Now you said you werent sexually active so no need to worry about AIDS, however there is Lukemia and diabetes. I'm sure it's not these causes, but I am not a Dr. so you might seriously want to talk to your dad. It just might be something as simple as you needing a stonger yeast infection treatment than the kinds that walmart or a place like that sells. From my expierence, that usually is the case.
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if i were you i would talk to a doctor or youre mom. also cvs has some things for yeast infections, but i would check with a doctor first!
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If you take long bathes that deffinately causes them. Try drinking a lot of water and go to a doctor the will give you medicine
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Make a gyno appt. even though it could just be a re-occuring yeast infection. It could also be something worse so make an appt. just in case.
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