WTF is wrong with my vag?

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Ever since having D I have been getting yeast infections! I had never had one pre-preg and now I have had maybe 6 in the last year. Whyyyy?! I think I get them after sex and sometimes after my period but maybe that has just been a coincidence.. It's not like I'm a dirty bird. I shower regularly and nothing has changed since before I started getting them. Are there any preventative measures I should/can be taking? This really sucks monkey balls!

[devotchka]

That really sucks Try taking probiotics regularly - it might help. I never had yeast infections until I was in my late 20s and had them nonstop for half a year or so before DS came along but it really helped to take probiotics every day. Helps your gut too. I like these although they are pricey. Eating a lot of (plain) yogurt helps (and garlic!) and cutting down on sugar in general. Yeasties love sugar!

[monkeybabe]

What devotchka said!

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Thanks devotchka!!!!!

[puppylove64]

That is weird, I haven't gotten one in years and I just got one too! I figured it was hormonal, since I quit bf and am about to start my period. I hope it doesn't become a regular thing!

How are you treating them? This OTC doesn't seem to be doing shit!

[katie]

I just took 3 rounds of antibiotics due to strep throat and I took probiotics the whole time and got no YI. Usually that happens after I take them. I got a generic brand of probiotics and they worked good, not too expensive. Totally worth it and those YI meds aren't cheap!

[katie]

Apr 27, 2013 6:26:34 GMT -5 puppylove64 said:

That is weird, I haven't gotten one in years and I just got one too! I figured it was hormonal, since I quit bf and am about to start my period. I hope it doesn't become a regular thing!

How are you treating them? This OTC doesn't seem to be doing shit!

When I got one late last year I used OTC and it came back. I went to the OB and she explained that those treat the most common kinds. But if you have a different yeast, or whatever they will come back. So she gave me the RX strength and it worked. I hate 7 day cream. 

[helicase]

Ugh, I just got one too. My first one in forever. I'm attributing it to the fact I'm weaning and I think AF is one the way. Probiotics and monistat, here come.

[spaghetticat]

Are you still breastfeeding? Are you sure it's yeast? I thought I kept getting them too but tests came back negative. My gyno said it is most likely estrogen issues from bfing.

[formerlyllizzyb]

Apr 27, 2013 6:56:41 GMT -5 spaghetticat said:

Are you still breastfeeding? Are you sure it's yeast? I thought I kept getting them too but tests came back negative. My gyno said it is most likely estrogen issues from bfing.

She's right...you might want to get tested to make sure it's actually recurring yeast. If it's the estrogen issue and BFing, you can get on an estrogen cream down there to make things more normal

[Deleted]

Apr 27, 2013 6:56:41 GMT -5 spaghetticat said:

Are you still breastfeeding? Are you sure it's yeast? I thought I kept getting them too but tests came back negative. My gyno said it is most likely estrogen issues from bfing.

Interesting... Although it does seem to clear up with OTC Monistat but not always... Hmmm I will definitely look into this!! Thank you!

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Apr 27, 2013 6:26:34 GMT -5 puppylove64 said:

That is weird, I haven't gotten one in years and I just got one too! I figured it was hormonal, since I quit bf and am about to start my period. I hope it doesn't become a regular thing!

How are you treating them? This OTC doesn't seem to be doing shit!

I have learned the OTC Monistat suppositories work better than the cream.. I usually get the three day and it works (but not always, and this time I accidentally got the cream...)

[DesertMoon]

They say really tight panties or pants or soap in the vag can cause it...maybe try sleeping pantyless at night?

[browneyedhunni85]

Apr 27, 2013 9:40:54 GMT -5 DesertMoon said:

They say really tight panties or pants or soap in the vag can cause it...maybe try sleeping pantyless at night?

I remember when I had one years ago my doctor said to wear cotton panties and go without them at night. Also stay away from feminine hygiene products like summer's eve and only use unscented soap down there.

[angiekay84]

All this is great! My mom was an RN and she always told me to wear cotton undies and go pantyless at night time.