estrogen and yeast

So long story short I had a few infections here and there, bacteria and then yeast, or so they thought, or one caused the other...whatever. For the past 7 months I've used monistat, diflucan, flagyl, terconozale, and diflucan four or five more times. Recently went to a specialist who said I looked raw, but that he was pretty sure it wasn't an infection, though I'm waiting to hear about a culture. I've had std testing including herpes and it's all negative.

My GP didnt and only one consultant Urogynecologist suggested vaginal estrogen for me and it has helped. Good to hear you are getting used to your pessary. Good luck. Come back if you need us.. we are here for you.

I know this emotional rollercoaster is normal but this is all steaming from this stupid dental infection and because of the antibiotics I have a yeast infection and I feel even lower.. I got the creme but can't shake that dirty feeling like I did something wrong. This is my first yeast infection in my life!

try besides the cream the actual suppostory that goes inside you, this should help ,, also with some women me included alot of yeast can be caused by eating bread, foods that have yeast in them will also cause yeast infections,, so i know for myself i have to watch what i eat as to how much yeast products i eat.. makes a big difference.. but its best to see a doctor just to be on the safe side..

There is even something they call estrogen dominance and it is absolutely associated with frequent yeast infections. They may try to stabilize your hormones or get them in a little better balance.

All of a sudden this started, its not real bad or anything but I have had yeast infections before so I know the symptoms of it and how it starts. Just wondering if it is common....

I'm 26, no I don't take birth controls. I'm not even sure how I got hormonal imbalance. My doctor said it's stress, and that my estrogen level is at 203. I'm not sure if that's high. My sex hormones I don't have it anymore either. I constantly keep getting yeast infections. And I have to keep seeing the doctor for fluconazole but it isn't working at all.

I am 26 and have had dryness pretty much my whole life but it seems to get progessively worse. I get probably around 3 infections a month whether it be yeast or bacterial or urinal. I am wondering if any of these symptoms are in correlation with each other. I am also wondering if i could benefit from vaginal estrogen therapy, even at the age of 26.

Eat more vegetables, whole fruits and poultry, fish and meat. Possibly even take an oral yeast product - AZO Yeast. For lubricant, try a dab of 100% aloe vera. Once you are through with the Lotrimin cream treatment, you can dab this on after every shower if you still feel dry, but I bet you will be better. Oh, and all your underwear needs to be washed in hot water with carefully measured detergent and about 1/2 cup of baking soda in the water to kill the yeast.

Only part I can answer is about the yeast infection. I had a yeast infection a week and half ago and was 1cm dilated and could still take the meds, it just feels weird putting it in since you're dilated.

I wash my vagina correctly, I eat correctly, and I have even started eating yogurts thinking it may be a yeast infection. This strange discharge is uncomfortable, smells differently and is affecting my sex life. I now experience pain and discomfort during sex or have trouble getting “wet” while being aroused. What do I have? Or what is this? And what can I do to prevent this in the future? Please let me know how I can get everything back to normal with out telling me I have to see a Gyn.

At this point I feel I am going back and forth between yeast infections and low estrogen symptoms. Needless to say I am losing my mind and am in agony. Any suggestions? OR home remedies? Baths? Anything would help.

The last time I went was about 2 1/2 weeks ago because it was itchy, and dry, and the doctor took a swab and a couple of days later said it was yeast and I was given Terazale (I know I spelled that wrong)for a yeast infection. I started my period right after that and my period just ended two days ago. Today, I notice the creamy, thin, white discharge again.

I have never had a yeast infection and I'm 49 years old. I'm extremely dry in the area but I've research the topic and I can't find where dryness and yeast infection go together. I'm assuming it does I've taken the pill today and I hope within 24 hours it will be somewhat better. Help !!?

Hello! Thank you for taking the time to read this! I am 22 years old and have been dealing with on an off yeast infections for over a year. It all started out last March I got my first yeast infection and UTI at the same time from a Marathon, mind you I was a virgin at the time so it was not from sex. Following that I continued to get them on and off, after meeting my boyfriend and now being sexually active I get yeast infection every week.

I have an extreme itch on the outside of my vagina. I have no discharge or odor so I don't believe it is a yeast infection. I saw a doctor that decided it was fungus without even looking at it and it's been 3 weeks and no relef from the cream she gave me. Beside the itch the lips and some other areas have become very hard and swollen. I haven't been sexually active for several months and I'm post menapause. Any idea what this is or how to get rid of it?

I have chronic yeast infections since I was 15 I am 35 now. I went to a naturopath and she put me on suppliments and as well as eating gluten and Dairy free and they went away. I had these cuts for 2 years straight and every time they did a swab it came back negative for yeast. There are different forms of yeast as well that they don't test for and that is why some women have Chronic yeast infections.

I was also told that estace, which is estrogen was supposed to help me with my lining and my Doctor also told me it helps my chances with getting pregnant. Good luck this month. I hope you get a bfp!!!!

About 11 months ago I was diagnosed with high cholesterol and low thyroid, so I am taking red rice yeast and .088 mg of Synthroid, then about 9 months ago I was diagnosed with low testosterone and was prescribed adrogel, which after reading the small print I decided not to use it. Six months ago I began getting depressed, re-evaluating life, ( 6 months from turning 50) and my self esteem began to drop and I have been in a downward spiral ever since.

The other thought is that maybe it is fungal without being yeast per se. Estrogen levels go up and that is often linked to yeast and fungal overgrowth. I would try to change undies often, wear only cotton, let yourself air dry at night, eat or take a probiotic supplement or enhanced food (like yogurt or the drinks), and cut down on sugar. Your doctor is not wanting to treat you for a yeast infection? That itching must be a pain!

It depends if if its is creamy or if it resembles egg whites and stretches. If its egg whites then you are approaching ovualtion start having sex every other day.

I have been experiencing menopause-like symptoms such as night sweats and hot flashes for years and decreased libido and vaginal dryness for the last year. That last one is what brought me in to my gynecologist two and a half weeks ago. He said that my symptoms sounded like those you would see in a woman with estrogen and testosterone imbalances BUT based on his physical exam, it looked like my estrogen level (at least) was just fine. (Apparently my labia look like I have plenty of estrogen.

Have you tried vaginal estrogen cream (Estrace). It can really help with the burning and itching. I have also used Vagifem, which is a tiny tablet that comes with a slim applicator - no mess! When we go thru menopause those delicate areas can really take a beating and even if we take systemic estrogen those areas can still need some applied right there.

i've had yeast infections, BV... bladder infections the whole nine yards but i've never had an STD. This is my first experience w/ a rash on my vagina.. theres no bumps or pus or pimples its just so red it looks like its medium rare! it kinda itches, never burns when i pee. it seems like everytime i'm active around the house or working out, or ya no walking the rash turns from pink to bright bright red. i have a doc appt on the 28th but dont want to wait that long.

Your good it's just your body stretching hun I still itch and I'm 5 months lol you might have a yeast infection that's common in pregnancies I get them like crazy

It isn`t a yeast infection.It is menopause related,I am sure.I am just not sure if it will heal on it`s own.I am using a cortisone cream 2x a day.I was given the prescription a year ago and I used it for 3 months.It helped with the dryness,itchiness and thinning of the skin in the area.I was not dealing with an open lesion though.

I have treated myself for a yeast infection cause I have had one within the last year and the symptoms where much alike. SInce then I have went to a medical clinic in which was perscribed more antibiotics for yeast infection. The also did another pregnancy test and negative. I booked a appointment with a gyno but not in till June. My spouse and I are wanting to conceive within the year and worried if I don't treat this I will not be able too.

Before I address my problem: I DO NOT HAVE A DOCTOR, nor will I find one. I will not pay hundreds of dollars I don't have just to confirm what I already know (and what else, get Diflucan to kill my liver? Yeah, sounds fun.) Early this morning, I started feeling itchy and puffy in my vulva area and I know without a doubt that it's a yeast infection. I went and got the Monistat 1-day thing that comes with the cream -- which my mom recommended to me (she said it ALWAYS worked for her).

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