Comments on: How to Prevent Yeast Infections

on 10/1/2007 I've been suffering from recurring yeast infection since I've been with my current bf of 3 yrs and believe it's related to the fact that he's both diabetic (higher sugar levels-maybe in his semen) and that he is uncircumsized in conjunction with my being on the pill... as well as the fact that all those prescription meds like diflucan (which are bad for your liver anyway) and also monistat which i initally turned to,only worsened the problem by creating a strain of yeast,immune to these very specific drugs. Last week, when the discomfort started up again, I tried yogurt, acidophilus pills, garlic pills-- they helped only somewhat-enough for it to be bearable, but still not totally cured.Today I got some tea tree oil, a few drops to the top half of an olive oil-coated tampon (slid back into the applicator before insertion) and it seems to be working great! try it if u haven't!!

on 4/28/2007 Make sure that the cranberry juice you are drinking is not the type sold in the supermarket containing large amounts of high fructose corn syrup. That sugar will promote yeast and bacterial infections. The health food store sells cranberry concentrate which you can mix with water, and a bit of a natural sweetner like Stevia. Even Splenda will not promote the bacteria or yeast.

on 2/16/2007 If i am just getting over a yeast infection can I still have sex with my boyfriend without anything bad happening?

Sorry for the stupid question but this is my first yeast infection.

Thanks!

on 1/28/2008 If you are having chronic yeast infections, you may be allergic to yeast. Avoid foods with yeast in them (breads) and sugary foods. Also, if you are taking iron supplements or are anemic, and having trouble with yeast, you may want to take vitamin C to help strengthen your immune system more. Monistat, is good at curing a yeast infection. Drinking lots of cranberry juice will prevent recurring yeast infections.

on 8/8/2006 When I get a yeast infection I can't use those over-the-counter creams because it irritates my vagina. I always end up with a swollen crotch. It is my suggestion to any woman that is experiencing her first yeast infection to try inserting plain, no sugar added yogurt into the vagina overnight. This is an amazing home remedy that I swear by.

on 6/30/2006 Don't wear underwear when you go to bed, it may seem weird at first, but wear loose pants and no undies. I have had yeast infections since I started my period. I just started trying the no underwear trick, and I've gone 5 months without an infection!

on 6/30/2006 I tend to get yeast infections when I spend weeks at a time in the tropics. I have never taken fluconazole, clotrimazole, acidophilus tablets, -- I just use natural methods, and they work! I find the following things effective in terms of both immediate relief and also getting rid of the infection.
Avoid very tight-fitting and synthetic clothes, like pants, jeans or panty hose. Wear loose cotton or linen pants, and 100% cotton underwear. I never break the cotton underwear rule! There's no need to shave the area completely, but if you have thick hair growth, keep it trimmed to a half-inch or so. All of the above prevent the pubic area from staying excessively warm and moist.

The following tips all help to restore the balance of the good bacteria which fight the yeast. At night, apply plain yogurt in vaginal area before going to bed. This soothes the itching almost immediately. At bath time, instead of soaping the area, rinse it with very diluted vinegar. Wash similarly once or twice a day apart from bath time, if possible. Never apply oil, cream, or anything else on affected area. Unless you have your period, avoid pantyliners, pads and tampons.

My general guiding principle is to keep area clean and cool in the simplest way possible -- no need of synthetic materials like tampons, creams, and drugs.

on 3/8/2006 Avoid using tampons that can give bacteria and yeast a comfortable place to multiply, particularly avoid commercial tampons and pads that contain chemicals that can interfere with vaginal PH, in turn interfering with natural vaginal bacteria and yeast (commercial pads also made from synthetics and plastics can keep air from getting to you, leaving a warm, damp environment for yeast to multiply).

Try using safer menstrual options such as organic, cloth or homemade tampons or pads, cloth pads, padded panties, bell-shaped menstrual cups, soft cups, or free-flow.

on 2/23/2006 I use Vagisil Powder daily after showering. I just sprinkle it on my pantyliner and it helps to absorb wetness.

on 2/7/2006 I've been suffering with this issue for years. It first showed up in my crotch when I was 15 and I'm 43 now. I now understand that I have had candida and am also hypoglycemic. I now take asodopholis daily, I don't use antibacterial soaps and restrict my sugar and carbohydrate intake. I've found that certain foods such as some pizza (which contains yeast) can trigger a reaction. The reaction is itchy, little rashes in my crotch area and even sometimes on the penis near the head. Washing after sex will help this also. I have found that I can be very sensitive to this issue after sex with my wife. Showering soon after is a good idea. Using a little Monostat cream also seems to put a stop to the itch and odor.

on 12/16/2005 I have found that no matter what I did or what I took, I could never get cured. Since I was 14, I would get at least two UTI every month. Imagine waiting to get an appointment then waiting for the medicine. It was nerve recking. Once I became 20 and tired of eating yogurt, not wearing tampons and other inconveniences I tried other methods. I bought the AZO cranberry tablets and the AZO yeast pills and they worked instantly. I just take two of each every day and they really work for me. One day I ran out and I could tell the difference. I hope this helps.

on 1/4/2006 I have suffered through many yeast infections, and one thing that helped is that my gynecologist told me to stop shaving my pubic hair. The reason is that the hair acts as a barrier for unwanted bacteria and if you shave it then it is exposing an area that is prone to lots of bacteria.

on 12/12/2005 Yesterday I went to the health food store and bought tea tree oil suppositories and garlic pills. I went home (I could barely stand it I was itching so bad) and put the tea tree oil suppository and two garlic pills right there inside; and finally relief!! I must admit, I smell like eucalyptus (from the tea tree oil) and I should have waited for the weekend (as I am paranoid when using the public bathroom here at work as the garlic smell is a little strong when using the rest room).

But I am cured! This is after trying diflucan, OTC monistat, and eating yogurt (plus every night I just wear my pajama pants- no undies).

Those yeasties hate garlic and the tea tree oil is soothing. Now I'm curious- was it the tea tree oil or the garlic? I'm not anxious to test my theories out again any time soon. I also bought some acidophillus pills at the store last night, but I have not had much luck with those in the past either.

Maybe everyone reacts different to different treatments. But I'm curious if anyone has ever heard of evening primrose oil causing yeast infections? That's what I think caused this one.

on 11/22/2005 After suffering 10 years from yeast infections, I finally figured out that pants and underwear cause infections. Your doctor will not tell you this unless she is a chronic yeast sufferer herself. She will likely advise you to buy over-the-counter medication. This medicine is expensive and unnecessary. Instead simply purchase garlic pills with the smell removed. Use these as overnight vaginal suppositories until your infection clears (about 3 nights).
This is most important: wear skirts all the time. In the winter, wear garter belts and stockings. No exceptions. Giving up pants will be hard at first, but you can get used to it.

Never wear synthetic (polyester, nylon, spandex) underwear. Cotton is better - no underwear is better yet. I guarantee all your infections will clear up!

on 11/22/2005 When I get a yeast infection I can't use those over-the-counter creams because it irritates my vagina. I always end up with a swollen crotch. It is my suggestion to any woman that is experiencing her first yeast infection to try inserting plain, no sugar added yogurt into the vagina overnight. This is an amazing home remedy that I swear by.