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How To Treat A Yeast Infection During Pregnancy
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Pregnancy is a period of a woman's life when hormones and body functions do not always work perfectly together. There are many reasons and treatments for oral thrush and other yeast infections, but treating them during pregnancy can be a bit of a challenge.
In general, a single or few occurrences of yeast infections during pregnancy do not necessarily raise an alarm. However, if an infection clears and another begins rather quickly, it may be time to do a urine and/or blood test to check for abnormally high blood sugar tests.
Because the vaginal area is warm and moist, yeast bacteria remains in the area. There is a normal level of bacteria that resides in the body--and its function is to ward off these infections. However, if you have been taking a prescription antibiotic (such as penicillin) for another reason (such as a urinary tract infection), the healthy bacteria may be killed. This is one reason why yeast infections commonly follow bladder infections--it's not the same virus, but the use of the medication that causes the natural emergence of the two conditions.
What To Do
If you think you might have a yeast infection during your pregnancy (either by researching the symptoms or by past experience), make an appointment to see your gynecologist. He or she will no doubt do the routine tests (examination of the area, urine test, possible culture), as well as rule out other common (and not so common) reasons for the occurrence. For instance, if you have been diagnosed with any of several immune deficiency diseases or a sexually transmitted disease, further care needs to be taken to protect your baby's health during pregnancy.
If all points to the occurrence of a routine yeast infection during pregnancy, your doctor will prescribe one of several different over-the-counter medications that will best suit your individual circumstance. It is important to read labels, and to truly understand the instructions. For instance, even the newer one-day treatments advise that it may be necessary to repeat the procedure for up to seven days. So, for the sake of your pocketbook, it is sometimes just as effective to purchase the seven-day treatment and repeat every day to be sure the infection is gone.
If, after the third or fourth day, you feel no relief at all, or if you see further symptoms such as a discharge with or without odor, contact your doctor's office again and explain the situation. Be sure to tell the doctor or nurse how far along in your pregnancy you are, and what medicine (and dosage or regimen) you have been using, and for how long. There are more powerful creams and treatments that can be prescribed for persistent infections, and the key is to stay away from oral medications for yeast infections during pregnancy.
Useful Information About Yeast Infections
What Are The Symptoms Of Male Yeast Infections
Oat Straw
Put one ounce of oat straw in one quart of water and bring to boil. Allow the oat straw to steep in the same water for over four hours. Add a little astragulus to fortify the immunity. Use this yeast infection remedy daily.
Pictures Of Penile Yeast Infections
Common yeast infections in men are "jock itch" and "athlete's foot." In these conditions, the candida yeast thrives in warm, damp environments like the crotch and in between the toes. When men perspire in the crotch area, especially if they wear a jock strap, this warm dampness can cause a candida yeast infection in men. Similarly, men's feet tend to perspire more than women's feet. Wearing socks and sneakers, for instance, creates just the type of environmental opportunity for candida to thrive. The old tale about yeast infections being spread through communal showers is accurate. Both these types of yeast infections in men are easily treated with anti-fungal sprays found in drug stores.
The Latest News About Yeast Infections
Dr. Gott: Wrong treatment for yeast infection - Northwest Herald
Wed, 18 Jul 2007 00:01:36 GMT
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18 Jul 07 00:53:00 UTC
San Francisco Weekly - A new treatment for transgender kids puts puberty on hold so that they won't develop into their biological sex Just Say No ... an emergency ambulance "pre-approved," the employee who lost her benefits because she didn't report an ancient yeast infection ...
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How To Treat A Yeast Infection During Pregnancy
Causes
Pregnancy is a period of a woman's life when hormones and body functions do not always work perfectly together. There are many reasons and treatments for oral thrush and other yeast infections, but treating them during pregnancy can be a bit of a challenge.
In general, a single or few occurrences of yeast infections during pregnancy do not necessarily raise an alarm. However, if an infection clears and another begins rather quickly, it may be time to do a urine and/or blood test to check for abnormally high blood sugar tests.
Because the vaginal area is warm and moist, yeast bacteria remains in the area. There is a normal level of bacteria that resides in the body--and its function is to ward off these infections. However, if you have been taking a prescription antibiotic (such as penicillin) for another reason (such as a urinary tract infection), the healthy bacteria may be killed. This is one reason why yeast infections commonly follow bladder infections--it's not the same virus, but the use of the medication that causes the natural emergence of the two conditions.
What To Do
If you think you might have a yeast infection during your pregnancy (either by researching the symptoms or by past experience), make an appointment to see your gynecologist. He or she will no doubt do the routine tests (examination of the area, urine test, possible culture), as well as rule out other common (and not so common) reasons for the occurrence. For instance, if you have been diagnosed with any of several immune deficiency diseases or a sexually transmitted disease, further care needs to be taken to protect your baby's health during pregnancy.
If all points to the occurrence of a routine yeast infection during pregnancy, your doctor will prescribe one of several different over-the-counter medications that will best suit your individual circumstance. It is important to read labels, and to truly understand the instructions. For instance, even the newer one-day treatments advise that it may be necessary to repeat the procedure for up to seven days. So, for the sake of your pocketbook, it is sometimes just as effective to purchase the seven-day treatment and repeat every day to be sure the infection is gone.
If, after the third or fourth day, you feel no relief at all, or if you see further symptoms such as a discharge with or without odor, contact your doctor's office again and explain the situation. Be sure to tell the doctor or nurse how far along in your pregnancy you are, and what medicine (and dosage or regimen) you have been using, and for how long. There are more powerful creams and treatments that can be prescribed for persistent infections, and the key is to stay away from oral medications for yeast infections during pregnancy.
Useful Information About Yeast Infections
What Are The Symptoms Of Male Yeast Infections
Oat Straw
Put one ounce of oat straw in one quart of water and bring to boil. Allow the oat straw to steep in the same water for over four hours. Add a little astragulus to fortify the immunity. Use this yeast infection remedy daily.
Pictures Of Penile Yeast Infections
Common yeast infections in men are "jock itch" and "athlete's foot." In these conditions, the candida yeast thrives in warm, damp environments like the crotch and in between the toes. When men perspire in the crotch area, especially if they wear a jock strap, this warm dampness can cause a candida yeast infection in men. Similarly, men's feet tend to perspire more than women's feet. Wearing socks and sneakers, for instance, creates just the type of environmental opportunity for candida to thrive. The old tale about yeast infections being spread through communal showers is accurate. Both these types of yeast infections in men are easily treated with anti-fungal sprays found in drug stores.
The Latest News About Yeast Infections
Dr. Gott: Wrong treatment for yeast infection - Northwest Herald
Wed, 18 Jul 2007 00:01:36 GMT
| Dr. Gott: Wrong treatment for yeast infection Northwest Herald, IL - I’ve been told by a gynecologist and primary doctor that I have a yeast infection. They both prescribed antibiotics for me, and the antibiotics didn’t help ... |
Most Popular
18 Jul 07 00:53:00 UTC
San Francisco Weekly - A new treatment for transgender kids puts puberty on hold so that they won't develop into their biological sex Just Say No ... an emergency ambulance "pre-approved," the employee who lost her benefits because she didn't report an ancient yeast infection ...
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