
Paul asks…
Does gentian violet work for yeast infections?
I’ve heard it can be applied to a tampon and used for yeast infections, but it says for external use only.. hmm.. any comments?

admin answers:
Yes it does and you can pour it on to a tampon and insert it. Also yogurt works the plain unflavored kind. You can fill up a cardboard tampon tube with the yogurt and “inject” it up there or you can freeze the tube and insert it that way…less mess.

Ken asks…
Is it normal to get yeast infections as a baby?
So I heard from my mom that when I was a baby/toddler I got yeast infections quite often because of soap and bubble bath. Is this normal?
I don’t have sensitive skin, but my mom thinks I did as a baby. Also I have never had a yeast infection since.(My mom got sick of going to the DR and just used Ivory soap(I hate the smell of that soap))
Whoa….Wait…What?

admin answers:
If you suffer from yeast infection then you must have experienced the
confusion stemmed from conflicting advice and from information overload.
Honest information about vaginal yeast infection or any other type of
candida infection is harder to come by than ever before, and nearly
everyone has been misled at one time or another. I know I have.
I wasted literally thousands of dollars on candida treatment programs
that didn’t “work out” and anti-yeast infection products that didn’t do
anything.
By educating yourself about the steps you need to take in order to deal with
your candida infection condition and help your body heal itself and control
the fungal overgrowth from the inside out you can and will eliminate the pain,
annoyance, humiliation and frustration associated with this condition and feel
more in control. Additionally, as a side benefits you’ll feel more energized,
healthier and vibrant. You will enjoy improved digestion, enhanced vision,
and healthier hair, skin and nails.
Knowledge is power. Embrace it. Share it and apply it and you will be yeast
infection free.

Mark asks…
Why do I get frequent minor yeast infections?
I am wondering why it is that I get minor yeast infections ( just odor and discharge) almost once a month. I have recently become sexually active and my boyfriend and I lost our virginity to each other, so I know he’s not been around the block. We don’t use condoms and I am on birth control. I just want to know why I am getting this and how I can stop it cause it’s just plain annoying!
Please be polite in your response.

admin answers:
Sometimes your body chemistry is not used to your bf’s “invading” outside elements.
Make sure he is clean and showered before sex. Make sure you shower after sex, or at least that you are very very dry before putting your undies back on. I know that if I dont make sure I am dry, I get a yeast infection.
Now, what you have sounds less like yeast infection and mroe like vaginisitis…which is more smelly and less itchy than a yeast infection; they are often confused with one-another. Next time you have symptoms of whatever it might be, it is always good to go to your gyno just to get it checked out and make sure you are healthy down there…and make sure waht you think is a yeast infection is really one. You want to be treating the right thing.
Lastly…be honest about your sexual activity…men can carry a yeast infection and pass it to you so that may be why you keep getting reinfected…he may not have any symptoms but may benefit from using a cream so he stops passing it to you

George asks…
I keep getting yeast infections, like every 2 months or so. Is it definitely diabetes?
I’ve been having yeast infections for quite a number of years, I’m 21 now, but i’ve been having them since I can remember. They were never that frequent, but have become more so recently. i’m terrified I have diabetes. Is there a chance it could be something less sinister?

admin answers:
Causes of yeast infections
there are 2 good reasons to learn a bit about the causes of vaginal yeast infections. First, if you have recurring yeast infections, you can figure out what’s causing them and then work to prevent them, rather than just working to kill the yeast every time they take over. Second, if you know what kinds of things cause you to get yeast infections, you can be alert for symptoms and treat them early on with the generally-milder do-it-yourself remedies, rather than bombarding your body with drugs.
Vaginal yeast infections are caused by Candida albicans, which, along with a few types of bacteria, are normally present in relatively small numbers in your crotch. Sometimes the yeast multiply rapidly and take over, causing a full-fledged yeast infection, or, in the heart-warming terminology of the medical establishment, candidiasis or monilia. This can be due to a change in the vaginal environment, injury, sexual transmission, or HIV. Common environmental disruptions that favor yeast include increased pH, increased heat and moisture, allergic reactions, elevated sugar levels, hormonal fluxes, and reductions in the populations of bacteria that are normally present. These can generally be traced to a few categories of culprits:
antibiotics are probably the leading cause of vaginal yeast infections in american wimmin, and are a great example of the important principle that by using technology to solve problems, we create other problems. Say you take an antibiotic to cure your sinus infection. The antibiotic kills the unwanted bacteria in your sinuses, but can also kill the “good” bacteria in your crotch, upsetting the balance of your vaginal ecosystem, allowing the yeast to take over. (antibacterial deodorant soap can have the same effect.) most wimmin have problems with only a few types of antibiotics, or with prolonged antiobiotic treatment. Others get yeast infections every time they take antibiotics. Unfortunately, i know of no way of preventing an antibiotic-induced yeast infection; you just have to treat it once it starts.
Clothing: crotch yeasties flourish in non-cotton, tight, or dirty clothes that trap heat and moisture. No doubt Xena, Warrior Princess, gets infections all the time from that leather underwear. Your absolutely best bet is to wear a skirt with no underwear or tights, and definitely avoid pantyhose. If you’ve ever had an urge to go for that sexy thigh-high stocking look but have been too shy, here’s the excuse you’ve been looking for. And if you do wear underwear, your safest bet is unbleached, undyed cotton underwear and breathable clothes. It’s a good idea to change your underpants regularly, like maybe once a day. If at all possible, don’t sleep in underwear; if you do, put on clean stuff. Yeast can live in your underwear, so be sure to wash it well, particularly during and after a yeast infection. Some medical types think that when you have a yeast infection, you should wash and dry your underwear and then iron it or throw it in the microwave on high for 5 min to kill the yeast. On the other hand, check out this testimonial: “I wanted to alert your readers that putting underwear in the microwave for 5 minutes is a VERY BAD IDEA… I went off to finish my nightly ablutions, leaving the underwear nuking away. I came back to a little black melted pile and an incredibly difficult to clean microwave.” there you have it. I personally am going to stick to ironing.
Chemicals, such as inks, dyes, and perfumes, can upset the balance in your crotch or trigger allergic reactions that lead to yeast infections. The classic example is commercial douches, which have no benefits and are definitely harmful to the vaginal environment and your health. You know those odor-causing bacteria that their products help you get rid of? Well, they’re the same bacteria that kill the yeast in your crotch! On top of that, soaps are not only disruptive to the vaginal environment, but can damage your mucus membranes. You should never soap your crotch. But there are other, less obvious sources of nasty chemicals. For example, i’ve had serious problems with those nasty colored, perfumed toilet papers, like Charmin; 5 days of that and i am yeast central. If you think that’s your problem, try an unscented, undyed toilet paper, like Scott. Even better, use a recycled, unbleached eco brand. Similarly, some laundry detergents and fabric softeners have allergenic dyes and perfumes; i invariably get yeast infections from underwear washed in Liquid Tide, and a friend of mine gets them from underwear washed in Wisk. Again, try an eco brand, or something like Arm & Hammer fragrance free detergent. Additives in bubble baths or bath salts, scented tampons or sanitary pads, or (heaven forbid) feminine deodorant sprays, can similarly trigger yeast infections.
Condoms can promote yeast infections in two different ways. First, a lot of condoms come packaged with a lubricant that contains no

David asks…
Why do my yeast infections keep coming back?
I have had a lot of yeast infections and it really annoys me. I am not sexually active and have recently been tested for STIs and HIV and the tests all came back negative. What else could be going on? The doctor gives me diflucan and it works for about 5 days and then the itching and burning come back. I also get a stabbing like pain in my clitoris
Help! I don’t want any mean answers please. Thanks everyone!

admin answers:
I don’t have any idea about your problem. However, I came across a blog about yeast infection. Hope you find your answer there.
Resources for Yeast Infection Causes, Cures, Symptoms, Treatment, Remedies:
http://yeast-infection-guide.blogspot.com
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