Yeast Infections

[nuthatch]

I'm not so sure the problem is that the shorts are infected (it seems like a good machine washing with soap would largely take care of the problem). Are you sure it's not somthing else about the shorts- perhaps the fit is tighter, or they breathe less well than other shorts- or the chamois is more absorbant- that causes them to make for better breeding conditions for the yeast?

The chamois is thick and I think that's what started the whole thing, but I understand that the candida yeast can live in clothing kind of suspended until the right circumstances let it grow.

Some people advocate killing it by ironing your panties, if they are cotton, or you will keep reinfecting yourself. That's why I'm so suspicious that the shorts are to blame. I can be yeast-free for weeks, then wear those shorts for a few hours and the next day - pow!

[Dianyla]

Some people advocate killing it by ironing your panties, if they are cotton, or you will keep reinfecting yourself. That's why I'm so suspicious that the shorts are to blame. I can be yeast-free for weeks, then wear those shorts for a few hours and the next day - pow!

I kinda don't buy the concept of "reinfecting yourself". The candida albicans microorganism is present in and on our bodies all of the time. There is no way to fully eradicate it, it is always around. The key is making sure that your friendly flora have the upper hand and don't get outcompeted by the candida. I do agree with the previous poster that said maybe these shorts simply don't breathe as well and that could be tipping the balance.

Or, here's another theory... just like antibiotics and antimicrobial soap can kill your good flora and let yeast get the upper hand, is it possible that this PI chamois contains an antibacterial/antimicrobial agent? I've seen this advertised as a feature on certain shorts and garments. They claim it's to maintain freshness, but I find that most things like this end up causing me more trouble in the end.

Another possibility is that you are getting a type of allergic reaction to the material in the shorts or chamois and this is causing something like contact dermatitis which could certainly precipitate a yeast infection.

[nuthatch]

Well, it sure sounds like the best course would be to throw the shorts out. Whatever promotes the yeast seems to be particular to them, so out they go!

[SouthernBelle]

I have been wondering, since I am prone to YI, if there is such a thing as a fungicidal soap that would be useful. I have googled it in the past, but what I came up with would only be useful if I were a rosebush.


ALSO, I have read that after a ride a heat rash may be mistaken for yeast, which makes sense. Hot, itchy...

[Dianyla]

I have been wondering, since I am prone to YI, if there is such a thing as a fungicidal soap that would be useful. I have googled it in the past, but what I came up with would only be useful if I were a rosebush.

I often use a fungicidal cream (generic miconazole) anytime I'm feeling a little borderline. It makes a pretty good chamois cream, actually.

In general, I'd just avoid any/all soaps. Soaps are usually alkaline and these raises your vag pH, which favors the yeast. Stay nice and acidic by rinsing with plain water and doing acidic rinses as necessary.

[verotweety]

Hi, I am very prone to yeast infections, I use to get them all the time, now, only when I dont pay attention.

Basically your body gets them more often when your immune system is low because you partied, didnt sleep, stress, you were sick, vacation, etc... something you did that is not normal for your body and unhealthy.

But if on top of this you get on the bike and sweat, and dont clean and let dry right away... there is a problem, bacteria that comes from your body and the exterior starts affecting you.

So, be healthy as possible, use cotton underwear and cotton bike shorts, during the day use skirts to ventilate the area, not tight pants. Take a shower and dry right after you come back from any workout, the beach or being with your husband/boyfriend. Be always clean & dry.

Some girls like you and me have to be more careful than others unfortunately =(

Good luck!

Vero

[Brena]

Hi.
I'm a 28 years old, 5'9" 167lbs female. I'm in a monogamous sexual relationship and both my partner and I have only been with eachother ever since we were virgins.

About ten months ago, I came down with a vaginal yeast infection. It was not just any vaginal yeast infection. It was incredibly severe. It was, in fact, the worst pain I have ever felt in my life. There was a large amount of white growth all over the outside of my vagina. I can not even describe how painful this was, and the pain came on me very suddenly. I was screaming and crying…
I went to a doc where they prescribed me treatment with Cervugid Ovules - 3 courses. I did a research about this treatment and it is recommended by a lot of doctors from Europe for various sexually transmitted diseases like HPV high risk, Trichomoniasis Vaginalis and more. After i finished all 3 courses ( each cours – 12 ovules for 12 nights) I went back to the same gyno and she tested me for yeast again and it came Negative so I have been cured from this disease.
It's been almost 8 months since I finished the treatment and yeast infection has not returned…