In this video, I do my best to offer some less "common" causes and solutions for treating recurrent or chronic yeast infections! ✩ Related Videos: → All About Boric Acid Suppositories & Vaginal Health: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uzfAgvGY7Z0.html → Should You Douche? ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-73aZIP072Ts.html → Let's Talk About Lubricant: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Tbi9ORc47M0.html → Am I Allergic To Sperm? ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1jqdRBXpCQQ.html → Getting Off Of Hormonal Birth Control After 10 Years: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4Ll7rv2OL8A.html Don't ever give up on your body's ability to heal 🧡
This might sound odd but can toilet paper cause yeast infections? I noticed with certain brands I get itchy then others it doesn't cause a problem. They aren't scented or anything but it seems like the angel soft types always cause a yeast infection then if I use cottonelle types it's not an issue. Or could that be an allergy? Thanks for any info. Also pregnant(two pregnancies in a row actually) so I've noticed it even more.
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I was having chronic yeast infections for months after a new relationship... I was treated and he was as well... now I get a non clumpy non itchy thick white discharge that comes and goes and can be alot at times. But cultures say its not yeast or bv. Could this be normal? Im 45. Its just white no smell like thick lotion.
I have been personally suffering from recurrent yeast infections for two years now where my gynecologists have been given me different anti-fungals to treat them. They get treated symptomatically but again reoccur during the next menstrual cycle. Your video has given me insight on how i can get investigate further and hopefully share with you my path of eliminating it. Thank you. This video was highly informative.
I’m so sorry to hear that you’ve been suffering for two years now. I really hope that you’re able to pin down exactly what’s going on with your body, and in the interim I hope that you are able to be kind to yourself ❤️ I know from my own personal recurrent infections (UTIs) how easy it is to get frustrated with your body and develop negative self talk. Cheers to your recovery, and I’m so glad this was a helpful video for you ❤️
@@moniquegordon9812 hey sis❤ i saw the person didn't reply. I had the same problem getting recurring yeast infections and BV but i decided to go the natural route, I drink fermented cloves, tumeric, garlic and ginger as a drink half a glass in the morning and in the night before meals. It's honestly helped me a lot. You can research on these if you like. I hope you get cured of this❤❤
I have this problem since my first sex intercourse at 16 years old. So it has been 14 years with the last two years yeasts apearing every month. It is devastating. I was for three months on a vegan diet with many herbal supplements and homemade oil vaginal infusion mixtures. It was much better. Then I had to get antibiotics for another reason and everything started again and even worse than it ever was. It is so so stressful and dissappointing. Other woman live with no big problems, when I do not drink alcohol nor smoke for years, have stress free life and living very healthy, and it is every month so bad to me still. I feel devastated.
my obgyn basically gave up and said mine is due to hypothyroidism and imbalance of PH level. Mine occurs monthly between periods around menstruation time. let me know if you have any idea how to fix this...
Hi Annie. I’m so sorry to hear that you feel your physician has given up on you. You deserve to be supported as you navigate these infections, and I hope you’re able to get that support elsewhere. Any chronic infection can be tricky, and it’s important to really focus on your body and your specific presentation. I have a few ideas, but know that I can’t give individualized medical advice. Knowing that your infections are linked to menstruation is an excellent first step. Are you on birth control? Some birth controls increase estrogen levels, which can increase the risk of yeast infections. If you are on birth control, that could be the culprit. If you aren’t on birth control, menstruation is when estrogen is the highest in the body, and high estrogen levels are linked to yeast infections. 1. Regardless of birth control, you could try “starving out the yeast” around the time in your cycle that you get the infections. This diet can be hit or miss and the evidence is lacking for it... but hey. It works for some women! 2. Have you gotten the yeast cultured? If you’re treating it over the counter or your physician is blindly treating you with azoles, it could be that you have a different strain of candida other than albicans and you simply need a different treatment. 3. Even if your pH is unbalanced, you could start using pH strips to test your vaginal pH throughout your cycle. If you notice that towards your menses your pH becomes too acidic, you could use home remedies to try and preventatively balance your vaginal pH around that time in your cycle (for example, some women will use yogurt suppositories to make a too acidic environment a little more basic, or diluted apple cider vinegar to make a basic environment more acidic). I think the more information surrounding your infections you can gather, the better you can try effectively treating those infections. I apologize for my delayed response - my husband and I are currently honeymooning. Please don’t hesitate to ask any other questions. Try to be kind and patient with yourself and your body ❤️ wishing you only the best!
@@PelvicEmpowerment thank you for your comprehensive response! I really really appreciate it! I started taking vaginal probiotics recently (50 billion one from garden of life) and it seems to be helping a little! I will continue and do the PH strip test next. And yes I did get a very expensive yeast culture, sigh.
@@rifadiaz5592 Hi there. I finally got rid of my cottage cheese discharge. I use water to clean my butt after I pee/poop. And use Vagisil in the shower every night. No medicine needed.
I have been suffering from recurrent yeast infections for a long time. I’m 17 and I’ve had this problem for years. It goes away during my period and then comes back after a couple of days my menstrual circle is done. I probably get it like twice a month... sometimes it just goes away by itself and then comes back again. I’m extremely insecure about it but at least I feel a little better knowing I’m not the only one who has this problem.
I am so sorry to hear that you've been navigating recurrent yeast infections for years. I so hear you when you say you feel insecure. I know UTIs are different infections, but having navigated recurrent UTIs for years, I can understand why you're feeling insecure about recurrent yeast infections. You are not alone at all in this experience. And it's great that you've already been tracking your symptoms enough to realize that the infections seem to be tied with your cycle. I hope that you were able to gather some knew information from this video, and that you can find a healthcare provider who listens to you, and who you feel you can truly trust. Something must be changing in your vaginal environment during your cycle to promote yeast infections. Do not give up on your ability to get to the bottom of it, and do not give up on your body's ability to heal 💛 I really wish I could be more helpful. I wish you only the best.
So helpful. I have been dealing with yeast infections for 6 month, kind of already suspecting issues discussed in this video, but not being able to find good information on the internet. I plan to take this advice to my gynecologist because I need to put an end to this. I wish more people would talk about this things that deeply affect our lives but are “embarrassing.”
I really really appreciate this breakdown, I've been to several gynaecologists and none have offered such an understanding of how yeast infections works. Thank you so much!
I've been in complete misery for 6 months, and its not stopping. Ive never had any vaginal issues before but once i got Nexplanon inserted it ruined my life. I got vaginitis, i got infections and uti's. Once i was cured the inflammation stayed for almost 2 months, now i have food allergies when whenever i eat sugar or carbs i am so so much pelvic pain. Now i get constant yeast infections that refuse to go, all the time. It has impacted every aspect of my life. I truly dont know what to do, i wish I never got the nexplanon implant
I've been dealing with cyclical YIs right before/during ovulation for years. My doctor didn't believe me so she wouldn't see me, but I have no health insurance now anyway. Obviously something is going on internally. Why are so many doctors not trying to find the CAUSE of the YIs?! Pretty sure mine is high estrogen, but my doctor wouldn't test my hormones to confirm. I'd rather prevent than have to continuously treat the problem. Btw I've tried boric acid, probiotics, supplements for YI, eating less carbs/sugar, drinking more water, and I follow the typical rules we ladies are told to follow. Nothing helps. It's misery.
This is really helpful! Years ago I did the candida diet and it really helped with overall health. Less acne, weight-loss, hair growth, better mood. I may do that diet again it takes a lot of discipline. Thanks for such a comprehensive explanation.
I’m so glad this was a helpful video for you! It’s cool to hear the candida diet helped your overall health in the past 💕 Should you choose to try it again, I wish you only the best ❤️
Thank you very much for this video. I've been having yeast infection for more than 11 years. I buy azoles every month it works for a period of time and then I get it the next month. nothing helped me I cut the sugar and carbs, used nothing but water to clean, ate a lot of Greek yogurt. I can say my yeast is Albicans, because I did a lot of swaps during those 11 years, and I always get Azoles as prescription. can I still use Boric Acid even if I have Albicans? is it an over the counter ?I can seem to find it here in Bahrain. I noticed I get it in my Luteal phase, what can I do about it I can't control my hormones Lol. Thanks again the most helpful video on RU-vid about yeast infection.
Ugh, I am so sorry to hear that you've have recurrent yeast infections for that last 11 years. I really hate hearing that, and I hope that this video was able to shed at least some light on recurrent infections. Yes, you can absolutely make your own boric acid suppositories! I wonder if resetting the vaginal flora and building back up your good bacteria (lactobacilli) would be a helpful move, especially since the recurrent infection is, in fact, albicans. I can't give individualized medical advice, and I recommend moving forward under the supervision of a trusted physician. That being said, I can share what I've seen work for patients of mine in the past! I usually see boric acid used as a vaginal suppository inserted at night before bed 1x/day x7-14 days, then maybe 2x/week for a month afterwards paired with a vaginal probiotic (also inserted vaginally at night before bed) 3x/wk while taking the boric acid (but I cannot prescribe, so definitely see what your physician thinks/prefers) To my knowledge, boric acid and vaginal probiotics are available over the counter, and you can make your own suppositories. As far as the vaginal probiotic goes, lactobacillus rhamnosus and lactobacillus reuteri are the two of the bacteria that you may want in the vaginal probiotic ( this is a brand I know that has those strains: www.metagenics.com/ultraflora-women-s ) As far as the luteal phase of your cycle, I saw that you said the "anti-candida" diet didn't work for you. I've seen women use this diet's guidelines only during the phases of their cycle that seem to be the most symptomatic in order to "starve out" the yeast. Some health care providers do not believe in this method, others do. I'm not sure where I stand, but I've seen it work for other women. I truly wish you nothing but the best, and I hope you are able to find your body's cure to these recurrent infections. 💕
One of the best videos made for recurring yeast infections. You explained it so well and brought up resolutions I have never heard to try or what could be the cause like hormones. Thanks for sharing your knowledge 😊
I have read some of your replies here and would like to purchase the Metagenics UltraFlora Women's probiotic you recommend to try...the link you provided is for "Practitioner Exclusive" product and you need to have a Practitioner Code in order to purchase it (which I don't have)... I saw this product on other online store that didn't state "Practitioner Exclusive" on the bottle...do you know the difference in the two? Different strengths, formulas...?
Thank you so much for bringing that to my attention, I didn’t realize it was a practitioner exclusive product! I always used the guidance of a local pharmacist when women would try the boric acid/vaginal probiotic combination under my care. Unfortunately I do not know much about the differences between the strengths/formulas of the practitioner vs. non-practitioner products. If you have access to a compounding pharmacy in your area, you may be able to chat with a pharmacist there about the right brand for you! Compound pharmacies tend to work with less common diagnoses like pelvic pain/pelvic dysfunction. I wish I could be more helpful! Wishing you only the best ❤️
Thanks so much. Mine is totally linked to my cycle. I've tried lots of home remedies but I haven't tried those combinations for that length of time or consistency. I will try and let you know in a few months
You're so welcome! I hope that you are able to find a routine that works for you--and yes, definitely keep me posted on your progress 💕 Wishing you nothing but the best 🤗
This is the mot helpful information I've found and I have been looking for years! No one else has ever mentioned that a yeast infection could adhere to an IUD, I've changed my diet, and gotten prescriptions on and off for the past 3 years to no relief! Having this information is a game changer. Thank you thank you thank you.
Hi, thanks so much for your video! It's really clearly communicated, which is inspiring! I've not heard of the candida protocol before and on the one hand I'd like to try it. But on the other, my history of disordered eating makes me nervous to try a restrictive diet. Have you ever encountered someone with a similar problem? And if so, do you have any suggestions? Just a bit of context about me, I know that I have albacans and I've tried all the other suggestions in this video, but persistently get thrush once a month, exclusively in the periods when I'm sexually active. Thanks!
Thank you so much for this video! I've had yeast infections for 2 years now. My doctor never shared with me any of the information you have. She would write prescriptions and send me on my way without trying to figure out the cause. I've been researching on my own. I'll try the candida diet and find a new doctor who will actually try to help me. Thank you again!
I'm so, so sorry that you've been struggling with yeast infections for 2 years at this point. I hate that your doctor was so dismissive and simply continued to give you prescriptions and send you on your way. I know it's hard to hear, but radical self reliance is SO important when navigating "chronic, mysterious" conditions, and I'm SO happy that you're starting to do your own research. I know our experiences are different, but I've healed from three "chronic, mysterious" conditions in my lifetime, and am currently healing from a fourth. I have a lot of strong feelings about healing and a lot of strong feelings about navigating medicine. I actually just uploaded a video about navigating western & alternative medicine that may be of interest to you. It's here, if you'd like to watch it: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xo1KYeAmOfc.html I also went into great detail in this community post about healing/what I've learned from my success in the past: ru-vid.com/show-UCIEbpR8WRMFLKO4jSylhB1Acommunity?lb=UgzvPs77Q8D3zg6joNJ4AaABCQ What I will say is that bodies are capable of SO much healing when we support them with the correct, optimal healing environments. It's figuring out what that environment looks like that can be so tricky. Your body is no exception, and is SO much more powerful than you realize - you always, always, always deserve to feel peace in your body and your mind. Don't give up 🧡
My yeast infection comes monthly too...but they are very minor. When I got the first one, it burns and itch as hell. But after I went to the hospital and used the medication, it went away for several month. For recent months I found myself having cottage cheese discharges after ovulation but before period. The amount of discharge is little, and no burn or itch, but the cottage cheese discharge matches yeast infection discharges. The university health service was shut down due to the pandemic, and I really don’t know if treatment is necessary for me since I don’t have symptoms. By symptoms I mean massive amount of discharge and itchiness. I feel frustrated😞
Your frustration is totally valid, and I'm sorry you're navigating irregular discharge. It sounds like your discharge fluctuates with your cycle and clears on its own? I wonder if there's a pH change going on between ovulation and your period. Don't give up on your body! This is something you can figure out, and hopefully when the University Health Service opens back up you can get some professional advice, too 💛
This is the most useful information I have found so far on the internet after having recurrent yeast infection for months. Thank you for actually taking the time to explain everything so well. Now I am armed with a much better understanding and can tackle the problems accordingly!
Pls help. For about 20+ yrs now, I get yeast infection every single time I have sex. That's the only time I get one. Can you recommend a good vaginal probiotic suppository? I've tried oral ones that mention they are for vaginal health. But it unfortunately did not stop then from coming. I wish I knew what was off balance that my flora can't handle sex. Boric acid is the best (healthy and fast working) product that I have found to get rid of the yest once it's there, but I'm in desperate need to find something that help prevent it from happening in the first place. What is off in my body that I can't handle having sex? Something is off balance. Pls, anything you can think of, I'd be beyond grateful 🙏🏼
Thank you so much for this video. I definitely think I have something else going on besides the typical candida albicans. Boric acid only works for a short period of time unfortunately. I’m taking what I have learned in this video to my doctor Tuesday. Thank you!
I’ve been suffering yeast infections/ bv flare ups for like MONTHS. I get yeast infections and bacteria vaginosis :( This is so new to me. It started in the summer when I changed my sex partner he and I are now partners, ever since we had sex I get them so much but i don’t know what to do it’s so embarrassing and messing up my sex life. I also get them during and after my period I’m so annoyed but thanks so much for this video! Blessings xo
I’m so sorry to hear that you’ve been navigating yeast infections and BV since the summer - but you so are not alone in experiencing this after changing sexual partners. I wish I could tell you why, but unfortunately the scientific community still doesn’t fully understand why changing partners can catalyze this cycle. That being said, I am really glad this video was helpful for you! Please don’t ever give up on your body’s ability to heal! Wishing you health and safety during this uncertain time ❤️
Can smoking marijuana or tobacco frequently make you get chronic yeasts infections ? I am a heavy weed smoker & I’m dealing with chronic yeast infection since I was 17 I am 24 now .
First of all, I am so sorry to hear that you've been dealing with chronic yeast infections for 7 years now. I know how challenging chronic urogenital infections can be to navigate from my own personal experience, and I hope that you still feel worthy of pleasure and at peace in your body. Secondly, what a fantastic question. I hadn't looked into this before your comment, but I did a quick pubmed search and I found this 2014 study that investigates tobacco specifically and its effects on the vaginal microbiome. (It's difficult to find studies looking into marijuana, I think those studies will come out later as marijuana becomes legal nationally). Here is the study: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4161850/ What I learned is that, "Smokers had a lower proportion of vaginal Lactobacillus spp. compared to non-smokers" -- even though the study was investigating bacterial vaginosis, not yeast infections, I could reason in my head that if candida is the fungus behind yeast infections, and candida can live in the vagina without causing the vagina harm (remember it is a commensal organism, and only becomes harmful if it's population grows too large), and the bacteria that keep candida to a non-harmful level are the lactobacillus species, then perhaps it makes sense that if chronic tobacco use lowers lactobacillus, chronic tobacco use could increase the risk of yeast infections. That all being said, I am not sure. I would never encourage you to forcefully stop smoking if it doesn't feel like the right time in your life to stop, but you could always run an experiment on yourself! Maybe take 4-6 weeks off, if you feel you can, and take a pulse on any changes in your vaginal health. That way you can, at the very least, rule smoking in or out as a factor contributing to your yeast infections! I wish you only the best, and please don't hesitate to reach out with any other questions 💕
I don’t think weed causes it but I feel like Tobacco could. I use to get yi a lot and I still do but for one year I stopped smoking weed ..still got them and I’m off it now and I’m still getting it a lot :( ... always around my period but I just had one two weeks ago an now I’m getting it again! But I’m thinking it’s from tobacco smoking
I love how you broke this down. I see myself in the area of what changed in my environment and for me I started using vaginal estrogen along with bioidentical hormones. I started getting a watery discharge that stings and causes irritation. There is no odor. I know when I was younger it would literally smell like yeast you bake with. But this time no discernible oder. I have used Diflucan felt better for a few days then it came back. Started using Boric acid for a few days. It starts to get better so I stop the treatment and then it's back again. I guess I am not doing the treatment long enough so it returns. I do have an appointment on Wednesday with my GYN because not really knowing what is going on is starting to affect me emotionally. I have always suffered with pelvic issues. I have been diagnosed with pelvic floor dysfunction along with interstitial cystitis. I would have loved to have you as my therapist. I am doing much better now since I found out a lot of my problems stemmed from Tarlov Cysts in my sacrum. I had surgery to wrap 8 nerve root cysts and since then my bladder and pelvic floor issues have really calmed down. Thanks again for this informative video.
Wow. First and foremost, I am so sorry to hear that you've been navigating pelvic issues for so long -- pelvic floor dysfunction and IC are both diagnoses I am very familiar with from my clinical work, and I know how challenging they can be both physically and emotionally. While I am not happy to hear that you have Tarlov Cysts, I am SO happy that treating them has given you relief. And thank you for the kind words, I am sure I would've loved treating you ❤️ Secondly, thank you so much for your openness in this comment. I am confident that someone else who is maybe too shy to comment will benefit from reading this. So thank you. Finally, I do not know a lot about the connection between vaginal estrogen/bioidentical hormones and changes in the vaginal environment, as I haven't researched/studied this (yet, but now I will!) -- but I bet if you can trace your symptoms to these changes, they are likely the culprit. Diflucan is the go-to, and I love that you also tried boric acid... did you pair boric acid with vaginal probiotics? I am hopeful that your appointment with your GYN will yield some good treatment options for you. I cannot give individualized medical advice, but the two general concepts that I'd like to share are: 1. Perhaps you'd benefit from a vaginal swab to take a pulse on your vaginal environment/figure out if this is a yeast infection, what kind of candida is causing it? 2. With boric acid, definitely check with your GYN, but this is what I usually see prescribed to my patients: I usually see boric acid used as a vaginal suppository inserted at night before bed 1x/day x7-14 days, then maybe 2x/week for a month afterwards paired with a vaginal probiotic (also inserted vaginally at night before bed) 3x/wk while taking the boric acid (but I cannot prescribe, so definitely see what your physician thinks/prefers) To my knowledge, boric acid and vaginal probiotics are available over the counter, and you can make your own suppositories. As far as the vaginal probiotic goes, lactobacillus rhamnosus and lactobacillus reuteri are the two of the bacteria that you may want in the vaginal probiotic ( this is a brand I know that has those strains: www.metagenics.com/ultraflora-women-s ) I really wish I could be more helpful, but I am so glad the video was helpful to you ❤️ Don't hesitate to reach out with questions, and I hope you get to feeling better soon!
Hi! Are the probiotics okay/safe to insert vaginally when they’re meant to be taken orally? And in your opinion, do you think a chronic yeast infection can be cured via probiotics alone (maybe just take longer) or is the boric acid in conjunction necessary?
Don't give up. I so hear you, and I know how isolating, frustrating, and heavy chronic pelvic infections can be. But I'm also confident that bodies are capable of immense healing, and I know yours is no exception. You deserve to feel peace in your body and your mind 💛
I have been dealing with with vaginal yeast infection for about 5 months now. Fluconazole and miconazole didn’t really work out for me. So ai have been taking candida killing/cleanse supplements using Caprilyc acid, oregano oil, garlic, ACV etc. They helped me manage the symptoms but my symptoms really have ups and downs still. Now from your video based on what’s applicable to me, I could presume that it could be non Candida albicans candida I have. I haven’t tried out boric acid. I should definitely try this out and consult with gynocologist. By the way, what’s your perspective on Sacchromyces Boulardi which is a friendly probiotic yeast? Today is my day 2 with SB but I feel much itchier and more discharge. Could SB impact vaginal environment? I look forward to your response if you get to see this. Really appreciate it 😢
Thank you so much😁😊, this has been a very confusing year as I've found out that I have have a septated uterus and then my gynae found a fibroid which lead to chronic pain, and now I have recurring yeast infections😓
I'm so, so sorry to learn about the pelvic conditions you are navigating. I'm glad this video was helpful for you, but have you ever heard of pelvic physical therapy? A good pelvic PT may be able to help you manage your pelvic pain! If you live in the US, you can use this directory to find a provider near you: pelvicrehab.com Don't ever give up on your body's ability to heal. Wishing you the best ❤️
This is the best video I’ve seen on YI. I’ve been dealing with them non stop for about 3 years now. Nothing has been working. I’m afraid of the doctor giving me more medications because they typically lead to BV. I’ve tried boric acid but maybe I need the vaginal probiotics as well. Thanks 🙏🏾
I'm so sorry to learn that you've been navigating chronic infections for 3 years. You are not alone in this experience, and I understand your hesitancy in using more medications since they tend to lead to BV. You're right to question the cycle, and sometimes medicine is much better at "managing" an issue than it is at "curing" that issue. Bandaids instead of solutions. Bodies are SO incredible, and they're capable of SUCH immense healing when they have the right, supportive environments conducive to that healing -- it's figuring out what that environment looks like that can be so tricky. I don't think your body is an exception! Don't give up on her ability to heal, and I hope that what I've outlined in my videos or resources you find elsewhere can help you create your optimal healing environment soon ❤️ PS -- I have a lot of strong feelings surrounding healing from "mysterious," "chronic" conditions, and I've outlined them in a community post on this channel. If you're interested, you can find it here: ru-vid.comUgzvPs77Q8D3zg6joNJ4AaABCQ Wishing you the best!
Oh my gosh, thank you lovely human! This was incredibly helpful, I have been struggling with this and been on treatment without much hope. Knowledge is power! Thank you thank you thank you ❤️
Aww, you are so, so welcome! I am so sorry to hear that you had been feeling hopeless about your chronic infections -- having had chronic infections of a different sort myself (UTIs), I so know that feeling. But you're right -- knowledge IS power 🙌 I am so glad this was a helpful video for you, and I wish you nothing but the best 💕
I constantly have a yeast infection. I now have fungus on my toes and my fingernails. How does this happen? What do I do? Also does help for a very short.
I had it for 7 years, on and of with diflucan. It happened after small dose of accutane and a lot of stress 7 years ago. I dont get much help here, it always comes back after 1 week. Dont know what to do anymore. I listen to you and Jen gunter, but you guys have different oppinion, she says that food has nothing to do with it. So im just confused and lost all hope
Very helpful video thank you.🌼 I will try avoiding sugar, dairy and grains, though it's hard😢 during my luteal phase. And i will also try vaginal probiotics. Should i use them during this phase also? And for how many times should I use them during my circle?. Thank you 💞
I am in urgent need of a recommended probiotic. So far all I can find is it is in the oral form. Thank you for this great video. I feel I may finally get help for my condition I have had for over a year. Every doctor should see this.
I have very thick yeast discharge but no itch or burn and it happens with my luteal phase before my period . Yes it seems cyclical and it sucks but I’ll give the diet a chance .
I'm sorry you're experiencing this, but I am glad you've been tracking your symptoms and have figured out that it is likely cyclical in nature! I am hopeful the diet will be helpful for you 💕 please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions, wishing you only the best!
This has been the best explanation!!! I been suffering from yeast infection the past 6 months . Usually fluconazole pill would kill the yeast and never come back ... but the past 6 months it just doesn’t work anymore . I’m going to tell my Gyno to take a swab to see what kind of yeast Is inside me . Cause literally the yeast infection will get better for 3 days then come back all over again
I’m so sorry you’ve been suffering for 6 months, but I’m really hopeful that getting a culture will get you back on the healing path! I’m glad this video was helpful - please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions. Wishing you only the best and a speedy recovery ❤️
Pelvic Empowerment Pelvic empowerment this has been happening to me for the past two months now. I only Had one yeast infection back in 2014 but it wasn’t so bad . It was treated with anti fungal and I never saw it again . Until late December of 2019 and till today it’s on and off . I was on bv and antifungals twice . And I would feel great and it would clear. But then 3-4 days later it’s back. It’s been so miserable
Wendy ixcoy chan same here . Dr said I have to be on medication for like 6 months . If it doesn’t work then she’s gonna try another medication but supposedly it will cause problems on my liver . So I hope this will work. So far it’s just made the symptoms not so harsh .... but still there and not going away 🥺
Pelvic Empowerment hey, i have had a similar problem but for 3 years, i get aggressive symptoms of burning constantly during a flare up, i literally feel so alone and defeated because of this problem. I am getting pain even if its just a little bit nearly every day. I’ve been on intense plans of fluconazole and taken it for longer that 2 years and it has had no effect on solving the problem, it just keeps it at bay for a week, I have also tried nilstat and clomazol creams multiple times and it never resolves it :( I cant have sex without pain and its so fucking horrible. Doctors just don’t understand a lot of the time and just try to get me to learn to deal with the pain and flare up’s even though i know thrush is the main problem, but from that, it caused nerve pain to develop. Often my swabs wont show thrush unless I’m having an intense flare up and have been off fluconazole for a couple weeks which is often hard to find, drinking wine and having sugar makes it worse, so I am completely sugar free/gluten free and thats been the biggest help to me so far. Recently got a sensitivity test which showed Candida albicans and said i was sensitive to fluconazole but said to contact them for more sensitivities
Bianca Byrne my yeast infection finally cleared up . The dr put me on BV medication along w boric acid insert pills . It killed the infection after 1 week. I been yeast and bv free since April ... after almost 6 months of infection non stop . Hope this helps !
Aww man, I'm so sorry to hear that. Hopefully I've outlined some ideas in this video that can help you look at treatment paths other than flucanazole/any "-azole." Wishing you the best 🤗
I’ve tried boric acid and it didn’t work at all and my mom refuses to buy probiotics because she ‘doesn’t believe in them’ and i’m at a loss, this has been going on for 6 months
I am so, so sorry to hear that you’ve been working through chronic yeast infections for the last 6 months. Having been through chronic urogential infections myself (UTIs), I know all to well how easy it was for me to start feeling hopeless, and to develop negative self talk. As you navigate these infections, I hope that you are able to remind yourself that your body is always on your side, and that you are able to speak to yourself patiently and kindly. Figuring out that your infections are linked with your cycle is an excellent first step, and your question about birth control is a really good one. Birth control could be an option, but I highly recommend speaking with a healthcare provider you trust who can help tailor birth control to your specific presentation. I say this because all birth control affects your vaginal hormonal environment, and some birth controls are actually linked to an increase risk of yeast infection because some birth controls increase the amount of estrogen in a woman’s body. If you were to go down the birth control route, you’d be assuming that your yeast infections are due to a hormonal change at a specific time in your cycle (very plausible), and you’d want a birth control that did not increase your estrogen levels (these exist!). I’m also so sorry to hear that your mom isn’t being as supportive as you’d like in this situation. You deserve support, and I hope you’re able to find it elsewhere if not at home ❤️ Other potential options: 1. Knowing exactly when in your cycle yeast infections happen to help you figure out what the cause is (is it closer to your period? That would also point towards hormones, that’s when estrogen is high) 2. Get the candida cultured - are you using over the counter treatments for albicans/is your physician blindly giving you azoles when the candida causing your infections is a different kind that needs different treatment? 3. Trying out the yeast-starving diet around the time in your cycle that you are prone to infection (I’ve seen this work for some and not at all for others, the jury is out on whether this diet is the real deal but hey. If it works, it works!) 4. Getting some over the counter pH strips and testing your vaginal pH throughout your cycle - how does it change and if it becomes too acidic, when does this happen? You might be able to use some home remedies to keep your vaginal pH optimal preventatively during that time in your cycle. It’s hard to know exactly what to do, but figuring out your body and what’s best specifically for you is the best way I know to go about it. I’m sorry for my delayed response! My husband and I are currently honeymooning - that being said, don’t hesitate to ask any other questions, and know that I wish you only the best ❤️
I have been suffering from recurrent yeast infections for the best part of 4 years. I take hormonal birth control and I have been on various brands of combined, progesterone-only and reduced hormone versions however yeast still returns. I stick to combined pills as I tend to bleed constantly on progesterone-only pills and they didn't stop the infection. I have just finished a 6-month course of fluconazole which kept the infection at bay for about 4 months since finishing the treatment, however it has returned. I think my recurrent infections may be due to underlying hormone imbalance caused by the pill which is then triggered by a week of bad eating/ drinking alcohol as the infection does not correlate to my menstrual cycle or return at regular intervals. Fluconazole does cure the infection initially. I don't want to be completely off birth control but I feel there is limited non-normal options available that won't cause infections e.g. the copper IUD has a high yeast infection risk. I have also had various tests for other health conditions such as BV, diabetes, Internal/external uterus scans, I also take probiotics everyday. All other tests have come back normal. Does anyone have any advice on keeping the infection away for good?
I'm so sorry to learn about your struggle with recurrent yeast infections. It sounds like you've done a lot of trial and error trying to figure out how to manage them, and I'm really glad that you've ruled out other health conditions. I completely understand and respect you not wanting to get off of birth control. I cannot give individualized medical advice, but I can share an idea. If your gut feeling is that the recurrent infections are due to the hormone imbalance caused by birth control, you could always try to rule out this theory. Of course, you'd need the supervision of your prescribing physician, but, if it is a safe and healthy option for you, you could stop taking hormonal birth control with the intention to test the theory, instead of the intention being to be off of birth control forever. You could go off for a number of months, see how your recurrent infections respond, and use the results to influence your next decision. If the infections don't dissipate, you can rule out birth control and happily continue to take it without worrying about it causing infections. If the infections stop, then you know the cost of taking birth control, and you can weigh this cost to the benefits and make an informed decision on whether or not to continue. I wish I could be more helpful. Recurrent infections can be so challenging -- don't give up on yourself or your body's ability to heal ❤️ Wishing you the best.
I tend to get yeast infections after taking antibiotics and I suspect I have one now from taking amoxicillin. The starving out candidas approach sounds very interesting since I've been eating lots of sugar because of the holiday season. I'm going to see my GY doctor but in the meantime I'll try the anti-candida diet - because why not!
hi i’ve been dealing with this since i started hitting puberty and during my young time i was too shy to let anyone know or seek help. i constantly avoided my under area for a very long time and now that i’m trying to make things change and getting over that stupid fear i’m not sure on what to do. it started since i was 12 and i’m now 20 years old. i want to talk to a doctor but i’m just afraid of wasting my time with pills that won’t work. i’ve also been seeing a lot of video of home remedies and it wouldn’t do anything. i’ve head clove tea works if drinked often, is that true? i haven’t tried it before. this has been my biggest insecurity. and i’m afraid this could turn to something worse and uncurrable. please respond.
I am so, so sorry to hear that you’ve been struggling since you were 12 and that you were feeling too shy to seek help - but I am SO happy that you are working to heal yourself and to move past this fear. You are SO deserving of feeling peace in your body. When you say you’ve been dealing with this, do you mean you’ve had yeast infections since you hit puberty? If so, how often? Are they cyclical for you? Unfortunately, I don’t know much about this tea - I’m sure it wouldn’t hurt anything! Have you opened up to a physician about this issue? I can’t offer individualized medical advice, but I can try my best to guide you to the right providers and treatments ❤️ You are young. You have time on your side. You are strong, and you can make a full recovery!
I had monthly recurring infections for over a year. They didn’t stop until was on birth control. I was on BC for 1 year and never had an infection. I’m currently concerned about them returning now that I’ve discontinued my BC.
How interesting! I've heard of the opposite scenario, where getting off of birth control helps with recurring infections, but I haven't run into anyone in clinic where the opposite was true -- but of course it can be, right? BC could change or regulate hormones that could affect the vaginal microbiome. I totally hear your concern about discontinuing BC. I hope that that isn't the case, and that you're able to discontinue infection-free 💕 Wishing you health and safety during this uncertain time!
Thank you so much for your knowledge and smiling the whole way through! I’m so sick of having this but you’ve cheered me up and made me feel better. Thank you x
You're so welcome, I am really glad this was a helpful video for you! And I think feeling sick of any chronic pelvic issue is so valid. Don't ever give up on your body or your ability to heal, and don't let any healthcare provider tell you that you can't get better. You got this ♥️
I'm so sorry that you've been looking for a solution for so long, but I'm ecstatic you feel this video may have brought you that much closer to your healing! I truly wish you the best, and I'm honored to have been a positive part of your healing journey 🧡
Thanks for the videos I have a year infection and I have had it for 4 years now. I have like the skin like tissue coming out and I am taking itraconazole that helps a little bit but also taking immune system vitamins
I am so, so sorry to hear that you’ve been navigating this infection for 4 years. Having had chronic urogenital infections myself, I so understand how physically and emotionally exhausting they can be. I hope that you are able to maintain a kind and loving relationship with yourself during this experience 💕 Azoles are often the go-to medication for yeast infections. If you’ve tried them in the past and only get temporary relief, it may be that your infection is caused by a stain of candida other than Candida albicans. I hope that you are able to find relief soon ❤️ Wishing you only the best!
I swear... anytime I eat too much bread, sugar or drink too much alcohol.. I ALWAYS get a yeast infection. I’ve been trying to cut all these out since I’ve realized they’re major contributors but damn it is not easy.
Aww man, I haven't had to alter my diet due to yeast infections, but I've had to alter it when navigating other "chronic" conditions and, while it always feels so good to identify my triggers, it can still be difficult to implement the changes when the "bad" foods are so good! I'm glad you know what aspects of your diet are connected to your infections, though! Wishing you the best in your healing 💛
Yes, it could be! Thick, clumpy, white discharge is one of the telltale signs of a yeast infection, even without the itching/burning. Some infections can be more "mild" and present without all of the usual symptoms. I'd follow up with a trusted physician! Wishing you nothing but the best ♥️
Hi. I'm not sure if i have yeast infection but i experience a lot of itching only on the left side of my vagina, never on the right side and sometimes due to itchines skin around that area can tear causing a cut and it hurts a lot. I have thick white discharge and i can sometimes feel it come down when i stand up. It doesn't have a strong bad odor but it clearly smells different. Also i have irregular periods.
Man, I am so sorry to hear about your experience with left-sided itchiness/tearing. I have never experienced a one-sided yeast infection... have you followed-up with a healthcare provider about this? There are certain skin conditions that can affect the vulva that would be worth ruling out. Itchiness can also be caused by hormones/other unbalances in the body (blood work can be helpful sometimes!) I really wish I could be more helpful -- but don't give up on your body's ability to heal. Investigate and learn as much as you can about your body's current environment, and see if you can't piece the puzzle together! Wishing you health and safety during this uncertain time 🤗
Thank God for this video, everything I Google about reoccurring yeast infections says that I either have diabetes or a weakened immune system 🤣🤣 I HAVE NEITHER so thanks for this. Is rephresh pro b ok to take??
I am so glad that this video was helpful for you! Dr. Google can be a little ridiculous 🤣 I checked out the probiotic you mentioned, and it has the strains of lactobacilli that I look for ❤️ I hope that you are able to find your healing soon! Wishing you health and safety during this uncertain time 🤗
Thanks so much for this video and your dedication to replying to comments. I have had almost monthly yeast infections for over 4 years now, which seem to have started after the birth of my son. They don’t seem to be linked to my cycle, which has never been regular. I’m 1 year postpartum with my second baby, no cycle, and have had several infections. I tend to get them after sex/oral sex, even though my partner has been tested. It’s almost as if my vagina is ultra sensitive to any changes in pH. I treat with monistat but it always comes back eventually... except I’ve never had discharge, just red inflamed skin and very itchy! I’ve had several swabs and it’s always albicans. I eat a whole foods plant based diet, sometimes some treats (sugar, alcohol, processed carbs) but in general I would consider myself pretty healthy! Do you have any leads I can look into? :-( Thanks so much for taking the time...
I am so sorry to hear that you've been navigating monthly infections for the last 4 years or so! But I am really glad to know that you've been tracking your symptoms and you get the infections tested. It sounds like you're on to something -- you know the infection is albicans, and given your tracking you've got a hunch that the infections likely aren't hormonal/cyclical, seem to be related to penetrative/oral sex, and maybe are more in the realm of sensitivity to a change in pH. You are absolutely not alone in this experience, having yeast infections that seem to be more related to sex than anything else. And science doesn't really have a good answer/understanding as to why this happens. I cannot give individualized medical advice, but I can share my thought process/what I'd think about if it were me. Albicans (and candida in general) can live in the vaginal environment without issue, but some women have vaginal environments with NO candida. They serve no positive purpose, they just aren't always harmful. So... my thought is... if I don't need candida in my vaginal environment, can I eradicate it completely? I don't have the science to back this up, but when I think repeated infections like yours I think about there potentially being a candida biofilm somewhere in the environment. Biofilms are super strong colonies of candida that are protected from your natural immune system/medicine/other defenses. Boric acid has been show to destroy candida biofilms. There are also some supplements that claim to destroy biofilms (and I don't know enough about them to speak very intelligently on the subject). If it were me, I would operate under that thought process. Could it be a Candida albicans biofilm, and can I eradicate it completely? Maybe the boric acid regimen with a vaginal probiotic would do it, maybe one of the supplements that claim to eradicate biofilms, maybe something else! But that's where my mind goes 💕 I wish I could be more helpful! Wishing you the best!
Nystatin tablets [a prescription item]. You may need it for 6 months or more because it may be systemic. Oregamax [wild Mediterranean oregano] comes in capsules, oil at vitamin stores. Dietary changes - no pasta, macaroni, potatoes, bagels, cakes, junk food, pizza. Try to eat mostly meat, fish, eggs and vegetables. Probiotics. When the infection is chronic it is coming from your stomach/ your microbiome. You have to fix that by changing the diet. If you are stressed, sleep deprived that has to change too. Hungry? Eat a protein bar rather than junk food. Your body is out of balance but you can work on it and fix it. Most Dr.'s get 7 hrs. In nutrition in medical school. They do not know. Dr.'s who know about gut/microbiome do know.
I'm so glad it was helpful for you! If you want to learn more about boric acid suppositories, you can check out this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uzfAgvGY7Z0.html Wishing you the best 💛
Great! Thanks a lot.! I have had so many problems with cronic yeast overgrowth. So now my thyroid gland has been affected and has turned hypo due to years of infection of yeast. I had brainfog, fatigue, bad memory, cravings, depression. A gluten free diet makes me better, no grains, no dairy, supplements with multi vitamins and now I will do what you suggest. I am taking oregano esential oil, garlic oil, and probiotics with boulardii. Thanks again for sharing. We can learn to be our own doctor.❤
If you are here after browsing through internet but still didn’t find any solutions . To be honest i hv been through the same situation so here are my some tips 1. These are either through hormonal imbalance or insulin resistance so first step is to 100%cut off sugar 2. Drink apple cider vinegar a glass in the morning and dont eat any kind of sweet fruits in the morning instead opt for protein or carbs and replace ur coffee with green tea. 3. Keep the area as dry as possible and if possible spread ur legs for ventilation 😅especially for people like me who hv thick thigh. 4. Stay away from milk in raw form and include lots of veggies in the diet. 5. Wash your panties thoroughly and dry in the sun. 6. Drink lots of water and include vitamin c and probiotics if possible. 7. Do at least 15 minutes of exercise everyday. I hope these tips will help I won’t say it will cure but it helps in controlling it as we can never get rid of it as it is naturally present in our V .
Appreciate the information I have been going through yeast infection for more than 2 years now, have visited my doctor with no specific information. Thank you for sharing Your video. I am Hellen watching from Papua New Guinea.
I've never had a yeast infection before. Am in my 80's and just has been diagnosed with one. Was given a prescription for a 2 day pill regimen, 2 day in between, and using Vagisil cream on the outside. Since using cream, it feels worse. Is it recommended to use the one for the inside?
Is there a probiotic you would recommend? and could there be any potential harm if I purchase one that isn't "correct" and insert it? I guess it just seems risky to me.
That's a really good question. I can't give individualized medical advice, but I can share that, as far as a probiotic goes, lactobacillus rhamnosus and lactobacillus reuteri are the two of the bacteria that you want in the probiotic-this is a brand I know that has those strains: www.metagenics.com/ultraflora-women-s That being said, if you've any reason to believe you'd be putting yourself in harm's way, please ask a healthcare provider you know and trust for guidance 💕 Wishing you only the best!
I have been suffering from yeast infection from about 2 years now and I have changed approximately all of them prescribed me different antibacterial antifungal antibiotics and now I feel like I have suffered a lot of hair loss and obesity because of that and now it's not over status still there and now it has turned it into rashes extremely itchy and painful number of doctors are having answers to my question and they are just experimenting to the the medicines on me and I don't know what to do now I feel like I have my vaginal skin has become very very sensitive ... Please help
I wish I come across this some year's ago 😢 just learnt it from here now that mine is after my luteal phase please help me ma do u mean I don't need antibiotics anymore,just probiotics? Please ma.... Am in plains don't know what to do anymore 😭
My vulva is so irritating and itchy, especially after urination and after taking a bath, and also the area around my anus is itchy, is it still yeast infection? Coz I have tried treating it but it has never responded to treatment
@pelvicempowerment my yeast infraction has been going on for about a week however I went the doctor and was given a cream for the yeast to apply internally , the pharmacy is a day late with medication however the symptoms has drastically subsided no burning or the cottage cheese like discharge is not present , should I still take the medication ordered from the doctor even though I feel better ? Thank you so much for any suggestions you can reindeer.
Would u please tell me is it ok to take porobiyoti tablets Two times a day or one? Im from iran and I trried to undrestan each sentences. Please some one help me to undrestand because I used many tablets but still have problem 😢
Hey i habe been dealing with it since 3 years and nothing has been working ...not even the diet. What do you exactly mean by protocoll is there something you suggest for reading?
I moved to a very humid city recently and the yeast infection has been more recurrent than ever after every menstrual cycle it shows up i am tired of suppositories and anti fungals really
Hello! Thank you so much for this video. Very informative! I currently take Garden of Life’s women’s daily care probiotic, orally. It has the type of lactobacillus that you recommend. But I’m wondering if this is safe to use as a suppository, or if there’s a specific kind of probiotic suppository that you’re referring to. Thank you! ❤️❤️
I'm so glad this video was helpful for you! And excellent question! I'm not sure about that specific brand, but usually pharmacists are an excellent resource, especially if the pharmacist works at a compounding pharmacy (compounding pharmacies usually help create vaginal suppositories for treating a host of different things). If there is a compounding pharmacy in your area, chatting with one of those pharmacists about Garden of Life might be helpful! And the brand that I've seen used in the clinic is this brand: www.metagenics.com/ultraflora-women-s -- but I've been told you need a provider's code to purchase from this website. I wish I could be more helpful! Wishing you health and safety during this uncertain time 💛
I really like your video, and the way you respond to each comments and questions. So I hope you can help me as well. I am suffering from recurring yeast infection for 3 years. Mine is some kind of different. I get this infection right after the sexual activity each and every time and from me to my partner. Really tired of this. Every time I had to use vaginal cream for three days and it cures symptoms. I never get infection other than after intercourse. I tried 6 months of fluconazole treatment as per my gynaecologist, but didn’t work. I really don’t know what to do for this. Please please help me somehow. Thanks
Hello to you both! First of all, I'm so sorry to learn about your struggles with yeast infections after sex. I hope that you can both see that you are NOT alone in this experience at all, given these comments. Now, I haven't researched this specific phenomenon, but I fully intend to. However, I have had other women comment on this video/reach out to me about this exact same thing--only ever Candida albicans infections, only ever after sex. Know that I cannot give individualized medical advice. However, I can share general information. I do want to share with you both that a woman reached out to me with this same issue, and had great success eliminating the issue by having her partner also take antifungals. I know a lot of the OB/GYNs don't recommend this/consider this necessary, but it worked wonders for her and her partner. That being said, please do not just give your partner antifungals -- speak with a physician you trust and make sure this is a safe option, should you and your physician decide to try it. I wish I could be more helpful. Please, both of you, do not give up on your bodies' abilities to heal. Bodies are really amazing, and they're capable of incredible healing. Wishing you both the best 💛
BeautyCop07 yes, boric acid could be an effective, alternative method to managing these infections! I’m a fan of boric acid. If you want to learn more about it, you can check out this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uzfAgvGY7Z0.html Wishing you well 💛
