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Q: yeast reinfection ?

asked by: Fantastic8019 on May 13th, 2008

New User

OK, I've tried everything. I get a yeast infection every month approx one week after my period has ended. I try everyting to get rid of it and ususally do. Then I have my period and after that is gone my husband and I have sex for that one week. Then the cycle starts all over. This all started when we started being sexually active and has progressivly gotten worse over the years. I've done probiotics, diet change natural remedies.....practicaly everything. Some things have halped but hasn't stopped this. I'm beginning to believe that maybe I'm getting reinfected by my husband. I've read so many diferent beliefs on this topic. How in the world do you treat a man for yeast infection. He has no symptoms and hasn't ever. He does eat a very high carb and refined sugar diet, wonder if this has something to do with it.
Anybody have any ideas or been thru anything similar? Help!

Replies(5)

antigone

replied on May 13th, 2008

Extremely eHealthy

Men can have yeast infections and be asymptomatic. Ask him to take the probiotics with you. They are very effective for yeast overgrowth. It is not a quick fix but will do the trick. Reducing sugar and simple carbs will help with the process. Yeast thrives off sugar and simple carbs.

eeyore46

replied on May 13th, 2008

Experienced User

Have you tried Monistat? It took several prescriptions of Monistat to clear mine up when I was younger. Now, you can buy it at any local pharmacy or even Wal-Mart. The only thing that stopped the yeast infections when I was younger was taking a bath after sexual intercourse. I know that is not always convenient, but if it stops the infection, it is worth it. My doctor did tell me that some men's semen is very acidic and can cause these problems, not necessarily does he have a yeast infection. Good luck!

prefernotto

replied on May 14th, 2008

New User

I know it takes some of the fun out of sex, but ask him to try not coming inside of you for one month. if it is a sperm sensitivity/allergy, it could make the world of difference.
my husband and I have always had to do this, so we just make the best of it.

Fantastic8019

replied on May 14th, 2008

New User

Thanks for eveyones input. I use monistat or some form of otc medicine just about every month. I'm probably immune to the medicines by now...which is why I've turned to natural forms of treatment. I have yet to ask him to take the acidopholis with me along with diet change for him as well, so I guess that'll be my next step.
As for sex, i have him w/d because I was concerned over being sensitive to his sperm. I've had a skin rash in the past from it when we started dating....unfortunatley I react badly to condoms as well. I'll try to bathe after sex and see if that helps, I usually wash up but not a full shower. I've been with him for almost 9 years and I'm seriously sick of this. Thanks again.

eeyore46

replied on May 14th, 2008

Experienced User

Have you tried eating a lot of yogurt? I have heard this is very good when you have yeast infections. Have you talked to your doctor about your sensitivity? Try hot baths, after intercourse. Hopefully, it will help.

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