Resistant Yeast Infections: How One Woman Fought Back
I've also got thick, foul-smelling, lumpy discharge, but the worst issue—sex is painful
Case #: 421
Concern：
Help! I have a yeast infection that won't go away. My doctor diagnosed it months ago and while I've seen him several times about this problem, it's still unresolved. I've tried creams and pills, but I'm still experiencing severe itchiness that encompasses the area from my vulva to my anus.
I've also got thick, foul-smelling, lumpy discharge, but the worst issue—sex is painful. What’s wrong with me!
Discussion：
Yeast infections--also called vaginal candidiasis--are common and most women experience them at least one. It's important to remember that vaginal discharge is a normal process that cleanses the vagina and keeps the pathway to the female reproductive organs healthy.
Discharge only isn’t a sign of vaginal infection. But diagnosing a yeast infection can be self-administered, however, it’s always a good idea to visit a physician.
Common symptoms of a yeast infection include:
• Intense itching localized to your vagina and vulva
• Inflammation of the vaginal area and possibly the anal entrance
• Unusual-looking discharge (often thick and clumpy)
• Foul or fishy smelling discharge
Yeast infections result when the delicate pH level in your vagina is changed. This can occur due to a variety causes:
• Birth Control Pills
• Poor Diet
• Alcohol and/or Drug Abuse
• Excessive Masturbation
• Wearing Nylon Panties and/or Pantyhose
•Wearing a Wet Bathing Suit
Many women experience their first yeast infection while taking birth control pills. The reason for this is that birth control pills can cause a hormonal imbalance that results in the acidity in the vaginal canal changing. A proper acid level in the vagina is important because it protects against infections such as yeast infections and other forms of vaginitis and/or vaginosis.
Poor diet or a diet rich in carbohydrates can also trigger a yeast infection as can alcohol and drug abuse. Some women are simply more susceptible to yeast infections than others and can trigger one through excessive masturbation or even wearing nylon or other non-breathing fabrics against the groin area.
Another common cause of yeast infections is prescription antibiotics that also affect the hormonal balance in the vagina.
A well-balanced pH level is paramount to vaginal health and vaginal secretions indicate that level of health. There are times when changed or increased discharge can be expected such as during menstruation. This is because a woman's pH is always at its lowest level before and during a woman's period with clear discharge a good indicator of ovulation. Note that white discharge expelled at the beginning and end of a menstrual cycle or before the birth of a baby is completely normal.
Try This Out:
If a yeast infection persists despite treatment by a physician, it is possible that other factors are contributing to this condition. Consider your diet; is it high in carbohydrates or alcohol? If so, add more lean protein and green vegetables.
Are you taking birth control pills or other medications such as antibiotics which by themselves change the pH level in the vagina? Do you often wear nylon panties or pantyhose? Switch to panties and pantyhose with cotton crotches. How often do you masturbate? Could the frequency be considered excessive?
Certain lifestyle changes may help you defeat a resistant yeast infection. Another option to combat a yeast infection and to protect against future infections is to try natural formulas.