estrogen yeast

For whatever reason, women with high levels of estrogen are MORE likely to have candida or yeast overgrowth. 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.

And many women get yeast and BV at the same time - BV covers up the yeast. It also can take about 30 days for things to really balance out after treatment. Estrogen does play a role in lubrication etc. For the dryness there are some over the counter aids that you can look into or you can see about trying some estrogen cream on the outside of the vagina. I would start with the OTC bec it's not hormonal. Don't use plain lubrication; look for one that specifically is for vaginal dryness.

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.

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.

I have been treated for a yeast infection twice since the chlamydia, but most of the time there is no itch, never an odor, and my vagina is always dry...sometimes the skin even peels. But after a couple of days, it starts to go away. Then the cycle repeats. I am soooo scared and frustrated. Please help if anyone has any ideas.

My doctor wasn't terribly informative after fitting me with a typical ring pessary. While searching online for assistance in insertion and (Especially!!) removal, I ran across an article that suggested that I might need to use an acidifier or estrogen. I'm 57 and postmenopausal; is there any way I can tell, or is this something a doctor must determine? And why couldn't she do that during the exam? Thanks very much for your help; very happy to have found your site!

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 !!?

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 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..

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!

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....

It may be where you have been sick, if you are taking antibiotics it could be a yeast infection. or even meds that affect your mucus will affect the vaginal mucosa as well.

lips of your virginal?

Apparently I can consistently getting yeast infections due to hormonam imbalance. I'm afraid to overdose on the fluconazole. Is there a natural way of getting rid of it? I'm thinking cranberry juice but should I drink it once in a while or is there another alternative. Because I have to avoid sugar in order to fix my hormonal imbalance.

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.

Hi I'm 18 years old and sex never lasts for me and my bf because I dry up quickly. Even when I'm properly lubricated and we do 8 minutes of foreplay.. I could be soaking wet but the wetness just dries up quickly and sex starts to burn. I got tested and it's not yeast or BV or anything other infection. I also experience brittle, fragile hair. Every time I comb my hair with my fingers I'm always pulling out alot of hair. Its not normal for someone my age to be experiencing this.

Since having skin to skin contact (Penis to vagina, no penetration) oral sex and anal sex all without a condom about 6 separate times in October 2011, I have been having recurrent yeast infections, followed by UTI's. The swabs almost always come back negative for yeast, but the Dr.'s convinced its yeast, then I end up returning with a UTI ( I've had probably 5 yeast infections and 4 UTI's in a year). A couple of the UTI's have not tested positive either.

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.

Cervical mucus and vaginal secretions at other times of the month are thinner, and/or more milky, but when you are young you can have pretty lush cervical mucus at all times due to your great estrogen flows. (When I was on a lot of hormones for IVF, I had thick vaginal secretions all the time from the estrogen.) If it is thick like cottage cheese and not holding together like eggwhite, it is possible you have a yeast infection. (Especially likely if you take antibiotics for your skin.

Maybe yeast infection? When I get a yeast infection sometimes the same thing happens to me when me and my bf have sex. Does it hurt when having sex? Or is your vagina itchy like on the outside? Those are all related to yeast infection too but I don't ever get those symptoms just the white stuff.

Hi Girls, PLEASE !!!!!!!! LOL ...... boys, ignore this one.... Hi, was just wondering if you ladies have experienced constant yeast infections? I'm wondering because I have. I was put on Premarin cream a little while ago, and thought that might be it, ( though it may be) , but checked on the MS site, and found out that it is VERY common with us ladies with MS. So, anyone out there willing to share this??

But what might be beneficial right now is to get your hormones checked Sometimes, producing too much estrogen makes it more common to have yeast overgrowth. This is why some women get yeast infections frequently before their period. Being on birth control pills can help even out the hormones. Also, have you had your sugar level checked? Sometimes underlying issues like diabetes result in recurring yeast infection situations. When is the last time you had a physical?

On December 26th I had unprotected sex and a few days later I started having vaginal burning redness and irritation. I went to the dr and was treated for yeast. Went back the next week and still had yeast so was treated again orally and with cream again. Symptoms didnt go away so I went back for another swab. They saw some bacteria so I was then treated for bv. The symptoms didnt go away so the dr did a yeast culture as well as a herpes culture although I had no sores or lesions.

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