How Can Recurrent Yeast Infections Be Managed?

Posted on Mon, 2 Apr 2018

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Question : Hello,
I suffer with yeast infections many years, at least ones a month with no reason.
Tried Diflucan, Monostat, probiotic, they work just for few weeks and then again.
Why it’s happened and what I need to do to clean my body from this infection.
Can I transmit it to my partner?

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Keep the area dry and clean.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

As at your age oestrogen levels are low dryness of vagina is there, which also cause repeated fungal infection.

Check your blood sugars levels as well.
Keep the area dry and clean.
Use cotton undergarments.
Use latex free condoms.
Take a healthy and nutritious diet with high protein and lots and lots of vegetables and fruits.
Paps smear should be done.

No, it is not transferred to your partner but he should be treated simultaneously if you have repeated infection.

Hope you found my useful, feel free to ask for more information.

Regards,
Dr. Richa Agarwal, OBGYN

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (3 hours later)

My estrogen and blood sugar tests within normal range as well as proper food consumption. Proper higiene, no vaginal dryiness.
Is anything else I can use to clean yeast infection from my system?

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You can use antifungal medicine for 14 days.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

If you are having no other issues other than a repeated yeast infection, you can use antifungal medicine (cream and vaginal suppository) for 14 days.

Get your paps smear so that we can rule out other infection as well.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Richa Agarwal, OBGYN

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy