cant beat this yeast infection!

[VeloVT]

I would go to the doctor.


I count myself as very lucky -- I just don't get yeast infections -- I've never had one in my life. But as others have mentioned, there are various other things it could be that have similar symptoms and are relatively minor, but won't be cured by "natural" treatments or OTC yeast infection treatments.

[Jiffer]

Not sure if it would actually make a difference as far as yeast infections, but Cytomax makes a "lite" version, called Cytomax Lite. Dh and I use it and like it. You may not find it as easily as regular Cytomax, but whoever you buy Cytomax from can probably order it for you, or just get it on the internet. We buy ours at The Vitamin Shoppe usually. They sometimes have it in stock and sometimes not, but they order it for us. Dh found a good deal on the internet recently, though, so he ordered a bunch there. We like the raspberry iced tea flavor.

I researched about yeast infections recently and found a really old thread on this site where one person said don't wash down there ... ever (I don't get that, but I guess it's supposed to be okay!) and another person said to use baby soap, which is super gentle. That's what I've been doing lately.

[Flur]

I researched about yeast infections recently and found a really old thread on this site where one person said don't wash down there ... ever (I don't get that, but I guess it's supposed to be okay!) and another person said to use baby soap, which is super gentle. That's what I've been doing lately.

A mild face soap works well too.

[NbyNW]

A few years ago the I decided that something about the pill was making me susceptible to yeast infections. I would do my Monistat or Miconazole treatmeents, be clear for a few days, then have my period, and within 2-3 days of starting a new pill pack the infection would be back.

So I decided to go off the pill. The infections stopped. And I didn't have to disinfect my underwear or anything. It had something to do with my body chemistry.

For birth control/family planning, a friend tipped me off to this:
http://www.amazon.com/Taking-Charge-...0588334&sr=8-1

which describes a method that works for most women to know when you are fertile or not. It's not for everyone, but it's worked for us so far.

[chicago]

A few years ago the I decided that something about the pill was making me susceptible to yeast infections. I would do my Monistat or Miconazole treatmeents, be clear for a few days, then have my period, and within 2-3 days of starting a new pill pack the infection would be back.

So I decided to go off the pill. The infections stopped. And I didn't have to disinfect my underwear or anything. It had something to do with my body chemistry.

For birth control/family planning, a friend tipped me off to this:
http://www.amazon.com/Taking-Charge-...0588334&sr=8-1

which describes a method that works for most women to know when you are fertile or not. It's not for everyone, but it's worked for us so far.

when I go on bike trips for the weekend or longer, I definitely take those Monistat wipes with me. They are good to have and keep around. I also carry that tiny tube of Monistat as well... just in case I feel a tiny bit of itching coming on. I tried to "nuke" it as quickly as I feel it. arrgggh... what we women must endure!

[windrider]

The previous poster was right on about making SURE it is yeast. Bacterial infections can give the same symptoms, and the cure is very different.

It may be you are getting more abrasion with your new bike setup, but if you don't have hot spots (no pun intended) during a ride, I doubt that is the problem.

I was having lots of problems with itching or burning spots and started using Assos chamois cream before every ride. Just apply sparingly to your crotch (vulva), not the chamois. Keeps the chamois from growing germs while it is drying/sitting around and protects your skin until you can get in a shower. And yes, change out of your shorts right away, although after starting to use the Assos, I haven't even had a problem with leaving the shorts on for the drive home.

Skip the topical home remedies, even natural stuff can get your flora out of balance. Oral acidophilus is good if you do take the oral diflucan, but nothing on your privates.

To clarify, do not use the Assos cream on the mucous membranes, just the skin.

And one more thing - the last (looong) round I had with infections, it turned out that my husband's saliva was irritating and causing an imbalance in the pH or something. Hate to give it up, but constant infections don't help your sex life either. So I second the rinsing or clean damp washcloth after sex. Just make sure you wash the cloth with bleach or very HOT water.