Dealing With A Reoccurring Yeast Infection

Dealing With A Reoccurring Yeast Infection

Yeast Infection No More

If you suspect that you have a reoccurring yeast infection – an occurrence of four or more times a year – experts suggest that you first make an appointment with your physician to confirm that what you have is, indeed, a yeast infection.

Candidiasa is a yeast infection caused by the overgrowth of Candida Albicans. Candida is a fungus that lives naturally throughout our bodies, but mainly in the mouth and gastrointestinal tract.  When a chemical imbalance occurs, the level of Candida in our bodies becomes excessive, resulting in a yeast infection.

Have Your Doctor Make A Positive Diagnosis

A vaginal yeast infection shares many of the same symptoms of the more serious vaginal issues, such as Bacterial Vaginosis, and Trichomoniasis. It also shares some of the same symptoms as the relatively minor Irritant Vaginitis. Common symptoms include…

• Discharge – may be curd-like, may have an odor;
• Itching, burning and swelling of the vaginal area;
• Painful urination and intercourse.

Bacterial Vaginosis, caused by an overgrowth of bacteria, and Trichomoniasis, a sexually transmitted disease, will not respond to typical yeast infection treatments. They must be treated by antibiotics prescribed by your physician.

Irritant Vaginitis is not directly related to a yeast infection. And, in fact, may respond negatively to the anti-fungal creams used to treat yeast infections. It’s actually irritated skin that may be sensitive to perfume, scented hygiene products, spermicides, lubricants, and douches, among other things. Treatment may be as simple as protecting the area with a layer of petroleum jelly, and avoiding the source of the irritants.

Reoccurring Yeast Infection May Be Sign Of A Serious Health Issue

A reoccurring yeast infection may be a symptom of a more serious health issue.

Your doctor should be checking for other health conditions such as an intestinal yeast infection, diabetes, or even HIV/AIDS.

Finally, if it’s been determined that you do, indeed, have a reoccurring yeast infection, you may need to try alternative methods of treatment. Candida can become resistant to the over-the-counter anti-fungal creams.  Boric Acid suppositories, for instance, have been proven in medical studies to be highly effective in treating a yeast infection that no longer responds to traditional treatments.