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justheather -> RE: yeast vs. bacterial infections (12/30/2005 6:43:38 PM)
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ORIGINAL: jamesthehumanrug
a nurse will know or your doctor via phone call but
taking anitbiotics for bacterial infections makes the yeast infection
Im a nurse. Taking antibiotics upsets the balance of naturally occurring (not pathogenic) in the vagina and can lead to overgrowth of yeast.
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having to take antibiotics for bacterial counts in the vaginal area is usually from anal bacteria in the vaginal area via penetration thru the anal-vaginal wall
by clumsy or ruff penetration
This is true. One of the causes of bacterial vaginitis is e. coli which is found, you guessed it, in the bum. Regardless of what type of bacteria it is, you can not treat a bacterial infection without antibiotics. You can alleviate symptoms with OTC and homeopathic and naturopathic remedies, but bacterial infections require antibiotics.
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the wall sepparating the anus from the vagina is delicate and can tear and bacteria invade where it is usually not found
No, its just from all that rubadub dub in and out action down there and maybe some wandering hands. If the wall tears, its called an episiotomy (just like when a woman has to be cut to make room for a baby's head) and it has to be repaired with sutures. And, anyway, you'd friggin know it if it tore.
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taking anitbiotics period can cause syptoms of yeast infections or cottage cheese build up and discharge in the area,as long as you are on any antibiotics even penvk for skin problems (any kind of antibiotics)
so taking any anti biotics does cause yeast
but keeping the surface area clean
ok I can live with this.
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hot topical application of hot towels or wash clothes is effective
as is using vinigar and water solution duche and enemas helps
3 times a day especially ,if
Uh, no. Please do not douche with ANYTHING. Douching does more harm than good, actually contributing to the development of bacterial infections as it upsets the natural flora even more and strips the vagina of normal lubrication which the body, in all its wisdom, uses for self-cleasing (kind of like an oven, well, ok not at all like an oven). Bad bad bad. Id rather smell like fish than vinegar anyway. If you are super concerned about odor, eat some pineapple. :-)
And hot compresses?
HOT?
How about warm or cool or just take baths and keep your legs open as much as you can. (Never been an issue for me ;-) )
If you MUST stick something up there, try tea tree oil diluted appropriately in a carrier oil.
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you find it hard to come multiple times
when you usually can
all you may have to do is
simply clean the area
sometimes thats all you need to do to be able to come again because you cant come if its not clean ; buildup is the problem....
ask pharmacy ,over the phone :
what sexual lubes have anti bacterial agents in it
some say ky gel
but, it's a bitch ,on hair ,and ,flakes!
Im not sure what orgasms have to do with yeast. Maybe someone could enlighten me. I actually have found the act of rubbing the vagina because of an itch to be sort of arousing in a secondary way especially when its around the urethral opening.
But, Im a very dirty girl.
Anti bacterial is not anti yeast. Anti bacterial is anti bacterial. Prevents the growth of bacteria. Does not cure bacterial infections once they are already in progress.
I am a big proponent of using natural remedies but I value my cervix too much to not treat a bacterial infection with antibiotics prescribed by an MD or NP. Metrogel is pretty common. It's topical. If you are worried about yeast, you can ask for an Rx for something for yeast along with you Rx for the antibiotics, or stock up on OTC remedies or naturopathic ones if you prefer. Yeast infections blow but they wont make you infertile, while bacterial infections, if left to their own devices, can spread to your cervix and uterus and become a threat to your reproductive health and overall health as well.
You can support your body in healing by the following:
Including in your diet: flax seed oil, fresh veggies and fruits, and lots of water. Avoid: alcohol, sugar, processed foods, refined flour and caffeine.
(Yeah, I hear ya.)
The best person to ask about this would be a naturopathic physician or your primary health care practitioner.
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