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Wed, Aug 31, 05 at 17:54
| I was experiencing yeast infections with an alarming frequency, and I couldn't figure it out. I didn't take bubble baths, always cotton undies, but I was always uncomfortable. I finally figured it out:
My soap!!! I used whatever body soap was in the shower (Irish Spring, Lever 2000, whatever), but I decided to switch to plain glycerine soap (I like Neutrogena with no additives or fragrance) for washing "down there". I have not had any problems in months. I hope this helps, I know I can't be the only one who this happens to! |
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| It's true - my gyno said not to use any antibacterial soaps "down there". Now I use Caress or Dove. So far - so good....been several years now. |
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| I actually stopped using *any* soap right down there... I get close, but I rely on hot water and careful cleaning for the sensitive parts. (It does get perfectly clean!) I was having problems with both yeast and bladder infections. I also do allt he other things mentioned above. I have not had any problems in about three years. |
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| About 20 years ago I had a similar problem but with frequent UTI's. I switched over to the cotton underwear, then to the plain white soap. Started drinking a little cranberry juice every day. The infections kept coming back. I finally read an article that mentioned TP. There was a rainbow assortment of toilet paper colors available back then (pink, blue, peach, mint, lt.avocado!), all scented. That was the culprit. As soon as I switched over to the white unscented the problem cleared up. I didn't have another UTI for years. |
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| Tub baths are another thing. Soaking in the water allows the e.coli bacteria to migrate from the colon, where it is normal, to the bladder stem and the vaginia, where it isn't supposed to be. And then you get some dandy infections. |
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| Another thing to keep in mind about soap - unscented does not mean no fragrance. Read the label carefully, and you'll see the products that say unscented do have fragrances. If you need soap with no fragrance of any kind, look for the labeling, "fragrance free." Sally |
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| I used to get frequent yeast infections. I also used to sleep in my underpants under pajamas or nighties. Now I sleep in a loose cotton nightgown and no underwear. I truly think the air circulation at night helps. |
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- Posted by Katy(katymcbride@yahoo.com) onThu, Apr 16, 09 at 18:01
| I get yeast infections very often. I am actually trying to get over one right now. I ate almost 5 plain flavored yogurts thinking that would do it....it didn't...now I got acidophiles..the refrigerated type...am trying that...worse comes to worse I'll do the insert at night thing...but I was wondering if large labia lips cause this??.....i was thinking the extra heat from the extra skin might cause the yeast infections to come more often? I am trying to research on the internet if this is the case....does anybody know if that could contribute to my frequent yeast infections...i have had probably 3 already this year!!!! (since January). Please help. |
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- Posted by catherinet (My Page) on Thu, Apr 16, 09 at 18:58
| Hi Katy, I used to get alot of yeast problems when I was on hormones. |
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- Posted by michelle_phxaz (My Page) on Thu, Apr 16, 09 at 19:46
| Katy, what do you wash your underwear in? I realized that I started getting them again when I began using a liquid fabric softener in the laundry. First, make sure all your underwear is 100% cotton and not so tight (you need to breathe down there!) and wash them in water with glycerine soap, unscented, and rinse well. No dryer sheets, just hang them to dry. |
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- Posted by psittacinejungle (My Page) on Sat, Apr 18, 09 at 0:10
| My SIL recently found out she was diabetic via the same symptom.. persistent yeast infections. It is VERY common in uncontrolled diabetes as yeast feeds on the sugar. A pill twice a day, along with counting carbs, and everything is fine with her now. If changing undies, soaps, fabric softeners etc., don't solve the problem rapidly, go to your doctor and discuss it with him/her without delay. |
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- Posted by carol_in_california (My Page) on Sat, Apr 18, 09 at 15:48
| If frequent yeast infections are a problem, please get a fasting and 2 hr. glucose tolerance test. |
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| I was diagnosed with hpv do you girls think that's why I have yeast infections in what feels like every other week?...I'm going to try the new soap and go shopping for new undies I hope it works N |
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| I started getting yeast infections when pregnant with my first child. I had them all the time (would buy Monistat in multiples every time I went to the store) for years. I tried all the home remedies and doctors' advice and they kept coming back almost every month. Once I realized my husband was having sex with men, I stopped having sex with him and pursued a divorce. I have not had a single yeast infection since then --2009. Just a thought for those of you who have other clues in your life--this may be one to add to the stack. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Straight Spouse Network
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- Posted by NaturalHealing101 (My Page) on Wed, May 22, 13 at 17:12
| I personally have suffered from chronic yeast infections since I was a early teen. I have tried everything if the book. Two years ago I started using Essentials oils. I use a couple drops of Lavender oil with equal parts of Melaleuca oil topically if I even feel a hint of irritation coming on. Essential oils have been the only thing that has helped me with this problem. I haven't had to purchase any over the counter medicine since I have first started using them. I also love the fact that I always have it available when I need it. Amazing stuff. |
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