Yeast?

SB is a winner · Joined: 10 Nov 2007 Posts: 11 Location: PA

I don't know what is going on but, I can count on this EVERY time I get my you know what. I have an infection. What can I do to change it?

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Kaytee576 · Site Admin Joined: 08 Apr 2007 Posts: 256 Location: UK

Oh so sorry to hear this is happening to you, I think you mean when you are on/after your period if you don't mind me saying? Don't worry hun we are all girls on here so far and none of us are here to judge you (sure we have all been there too at some point) you can talk to us about anything you feel you want to anytime.
Anyways what was I saying!...
Do you over wash when you are on? I know it sounds funny but I used to worry I may smell and I would wash daily with loads of soap several times, Fragranced soaps can cause infections and they did with me

my gosh did I regret that!
try using just water and some non fragranced shower gel, I use dove soap so far so good, but try not to get too much soap inside.

I am not afraid to say that soap caused me to get thrush twice

this is a uncomfortable thing and it compared I to having a cactus somewhere unfortunate (ok slight exaggeration hehe) this is easily fixed though by getting some cream and a tablet from the doctor or can be brought in the chemist.

Do you feel confident to tell me a bit more? you dont have too if you dont feel ready to, feel free to PM me if you would rather.

Maybe you mean a water infection where you need to wee a lot? sometimes you may suffer stinging? this happens to my sister a lot after being on, if so try to drink plenty of water whilst you are on (and before), cranberry juice is great for water probs.
The problem should hopefully pass a few days after being on, if not you may need to see the doctor for antibiotics.

do not worry though us girlys have to go through some horrible things all normal that I bet we have all suffered at some point.
I may have it all wrong and you dont mean any of this? im 25 and going daft you know!!
feel free to yell if I got in a muddle!
TAKE CARE xxx
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Perdita · Joined: 07 Nov 2007 Posts: 21 Location: UK

You poor thing, I know how uncomfortable and painful this is.
Eating lots of yoghurt can help prevent this in some people too, if you have an attack, you can also put some yoghurt on the sore bits, this has helped me before.
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helena · Joined: 23 Jul 2007 Posts: 11

hey i feel your pain lol

i used to get a yeast infection every very often and i know it wasnt pleasant becuse my husband would not have sex with me for ages after, i use a product called DeodoRite that supresses the bacteria that makes it smell and it seems to work really well.

Also you have to keep the area clean it smells because of the bacteria growing, so keep killing them.

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