Yeast infection - for the ladies

ithurtsmom

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Posted 10/4/2007 9:01 AM (GMT -7)

Can only occational use of a probiotic give you a yeast infection?

Joan

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BigLucy

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Posted 10/4/2007 9:09 AM (GMT -7)

I've been using probiotics for several years now (3-5?, not sure how long) and have never had a yeast infection from it; but, I've never had a yeast infection in my entire life, with or without.

pb4

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Posted 10/4/2007 11:09 AM (GMT -7)

Probiotics don't cause yeast infections, they actually can prevent them...yeast infections are like any other bacterial over-growth, and typically due to a lack of good bacteria in your system...it's important to take a good probiotic daily, to aid with vaginal health as well as IBD or IBS issues...the one I take even aids with lactose intolerance and high cholesterol.

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princesa

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Posted 10/4/2007 11:32 AM (GMT -7)

I agree with pb4. Probiotics do not cause yeast infections; they can help prevent them. Things that can lead to yeast overgrowth are high sugar/yeasty diet, courses of broad spectrum antibiotics that kill off both good and bad bacteria, and birth control pills - particularly in higher dosages.

Diagnosed with ulcerative colitis spring 1999

C-scope confirmed UC diagnosis 9/18/2007

No explanation for right side pain and thickening of bowel wall

Maintenance dose sulfasalazine, back on a pred taper for first flare in years

Probiotics, l-glutamine and fish oil caps. George's aloe vera juice and Mucosaheal.

ithurtsmom

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Posted 10/4/2007 11:53 AM (GMT -7)

Thank you! Didn't know about the birth control pills. They started me on new one's and ever since I have been having a problem every other month.

Joan

Daughter 5, UC

Pentasa 2X2 daily

Omega 3

Folic Acid 1000mcg.

Fiber

Probiotics

pb4

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Posted 10/4/2007 12:21 PM (GMT -7)

ithurtsmom :)

That is more then likely the culprit behind you getting frequent yeast infections, so make sure if you're taking the pill that you take a good probiotic daily (even if you're not taking the pill). Antibiotics can cause yeast infections as well.

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My bum is broken....there's a big crack down the middle of it! LOL :)

spain

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Posted 10/8/2007 4:36 PM (GMT -7)

Ooh good post. I looked into this myself and the following can upset the natural yeast balance: pregnancy, diabetes, obesity, taking anti-biotics, STEROIDS or hormones like the Pill or HRT.

Am going to try a probiotic myself after reading this.

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