What else can i be doing for chronic yeast infections?

Question

I have been having chronic yeast infections about every month or every other month for about 2 years now, i am 21 years old. I have been on birth control since i was 14 and was wondering if that could be the reason for this? I know bc weakens your immune system so could it be possible that this has happened to me cause i have been on it for so long and my immune system is really weak? I went to my Dr and she recently put me on 200mg of Diflucan twice a day for 2 weeks and during that time i of course got another infection. Well its gone now and been about 2 weeks and i feel another one coming on. Im so frustrated and dont know what to do and whats causing these! Its horrible! I mean common this isnt normal! I just got some blood tests done about a week ago so i am waiting for those results.... maybe i have celiac disease or leaky gut? So for the few days i have been drinking about 3 tbs of ACV and taking about 3 garlic oil capsules about 2mg per one and been using Yeast Arrest from Vitanica.. im thinking about making my own boric acid capsules to use internally.... I need some answers and help. :( Anyone in same situation?

Answer 1

First of all, birth control does not weaken your immune system. That is completely false - someone lied to you.



Secondly, you got a yeast infection in the middle of a two-week course of Diflucan? Are you sure these are yeast infections? Have you been checked for bacterial vaginosis and STI's? It would be pretty odd for you to contract a new yeast infection while on a high dose of antifungals. I would talk to the gyno about making sure she's testing for everything, not just yeast.



Thirdly, celiac disease will not cause yeast infections. Your first symptoms would be severe GI upset. If you are having GI symptoms, see a gastroenterologist.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I don't know what crock of crap you have been reading but birth control does NOT weaken your immune system - but the hormones in it could cause a yeast infection. Why hasn't anyone suggested you stop? Or have they, and you insist on taking them for whatever reason.



You need to be tested for the specific form of yeast - because some are resistant to diflucan (it's so over used that it's not nearly as useful as it once was) and I too doubt you came down with one in the middle of being treated.



ACV and garlic isn't going to treat your yeast - and I sure as heck would keep boric acid out of the holiest of holies - especially since it's already irritated.



I'm sorry you found the 3 of FOUR links on google that say that - they are wrong. Birth control pills increase cytokin activity, as well as B cell activity - that's the exact OPPOSITE of weakening the immune system.

Answer 4

The yeasts feed on sugars - cut out all refined sugars from your diet, don't drink fruit juices, eat fresh fruit sparingly, and lower your carbohydrate intake drastically.

Answer 5

Yeast Infection Freedom System - http://YeastCured.uzaev.com/?OOPg

Answer 6

Go see a doctor to prescribe you some antibiotics