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Yeast infections and probiotics? (long)

kerivpkerivp member
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Argh, help ladies!! 

I have been having yeast infections nearly every month.  So aggravating!  My OB/GYN has given me Difflucan, which works to relieve the symptoms...but then it seems to come back the next month after my period ends.

My urine test today showed that my PH level was low.  So he recommended adding Vitamin C to help prevent the YIs.  (like a cup of juice every day)  Now, I'm already taking a prenatal and cranberry pills, both of which have added Vitamic C.  I also eat a very balanced, healthy diet. 

I can't see how adding in one glass of juice is going to help that much in preventing these infections (to be fair, he also recommended treating MH, to be sure we weren't passing it back and forth).  I am wanting to try a probiotic as a better preventative measure- specifically Ultimate Flora Vaginal Health.  Doc says that he doesn't recommend it. 

Anyone have experience with this situation??? 

BabyFruit Ticker TTC #2 since March 2010. 2 LOSSES ... c/p - Dec 2010. Ectopic - March 2011. Me: 35; DH: 34 DX: DOR, egg quality issues ; DH - all normal FSH 10.1, Estradiol 21.8, AMH 0.49 IVF #1 (Oct/Nov 2011) (Antagonist with BCP's)- 5R, 0 eggs to transfer CD3 b/w by same RE 1/2012: FSH 6, AMH 1.4...wtf?? IVF #2 (Apr 2012) EPP/Antagonist with ICSI - 10R, 7M, 6 ICSI'd, 2F. 3DT = BFN AMH tested by new RE 6/2012 - 2! Saving money for IVF #3. Started a ton of supplements in May 2012 and hoping for a miracle! SURPRISE BFP!! (October 2012)
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  • alison2379alison2379 member
    I wonder why he didn't recommend it? I had a stretch where I got them frequently, and started taking acidophilus. It definitely helped. (Just remember to keep the pills in your fridge.)
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  • kerivpkerivp member

    imagealison2379:
    I wonder why he didn't recommend it? I had a stretch where I got them frequently, and started taking acidophilus. It definitely helped. (Just remember to keep the pills in your fridge.)

    I don't know...I think doctors tend to dislike things that aren't FDA approved, that you can get over the counter.

    BabyFruit Ticker TTC #2 since March 2010. 2 LOSSES ... c/p - Dec 2010. Ectopic - March 2011. Me: 35; DH: 34 DX: DOR, egg quality issues ; DH - all normal FSH 10.1, Estradiol 21.8, AMH 0.49 IVF #1 (Oct/Nov 2011) (Antagonist with BCP's)- 5R, 0 eggs to transfer CD3 b/w by same RE 1/2012: FSH 6, AMH 1.4...wtf?? IVF #2 (Apr 2012) EPP/Antagonist with ICSI - 10R, 7M, 6 ICSI'd, 2F. 3DT = BFN AMH tested by new RE 6/2012 - 2! Saving money for IVF #3. Started a ton of supplements in May 2012 and hoping for a miracle! SURPRISE BFP!! (October 2012)
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  • DestinedtobeDomesticDestinedtobeDomestic member

    ah...I know how you feel. When I lived in Hawaii I had YI every month too. It was horrible. I think it had something to do with the weather or something in the environment.

    Once my doctor prescribed me a double dose of Difflucan and told me to take these: https://www.amazon.com/Enzymatic-Therapy-Acidophilus-Pearls-capsules/dp/B00012NHUM

    I never had one again. But we also did move, so hard to say if it was the move out of that climate, or the meds and probiotics.

    Good luck to you, I know how frustrated you probably are! 

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  • AmsterdamMa*amAmsterdamMa*am
    I take them every day.  Here is what I suggest.  The one you are looking at is very potent and excellent and high quality.  I would take it straight for two weeks and then start with every other day, alternating with a weaker probiotic or just skipping a day.  You are right to question your doctor.  Probiotics are way healthier than anything he would prescribe you.  Good luck!!
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  • Magenta728Magenta728 member

    I JUST had the worst yeast infection. Sooo annoying.

    How about eating yogurt every day? When I used to eat yogurt every day, I never got a YI. It has the live bacteria that helps balance the " vaginal environment."

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  • peanut107peanut107

    imagealison2379:
    I had a stretch where I got them frequently, and started taking acidophilus. It definitely helped.

     This!! 

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