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Have Had Reoccurring Thrush. Taking Vaginal Tablets. Tested Clear For STI. What To Do?
Question: hi, I've had re accuring thrush for about a year. literally had it for a whole year no breaks. I've tried everything! just done another course of vaginal tablets and the next day i have it again. i havent had sex since. i don't know what to do? the doctor said it could be the fact that i am having sex and it has a bit of friction which can create a place for trash to thrive but, i just came off vaginal tablets yesterday and i have discharge today. ohh and my bf has been checked as well he has nothing and I've been checked for STIs. could it be my pill? I'm on microgynon 21 it started around the same time i started them but my doctor keeps telling me its not that. thanks
Hello, I would be happy to help you with your question.
The story of persistent, recurrent vaginal yeast infections is a very common problem. We see it every day. In ALL cases, birth control pills, which lower the amount of estrogen with the vagina, must be considered a possible (and likely in your case) offender. Not only is it a common cause of these problems, these problems actually correlate in time with when you started the pill! So your doctor is wrong to say that it is not a factor. Here is what I would recommend:
1. Stop or change the pill (go to a regular 35 mcg pill)
2. Begin a probiotic (acidophilus capsules daily)
3. Ask for diflucan (an oral anti-yeast medication) that you should take every 3 days until symptoms resolve
I hope this helps. - DR XXXXXXX
The story of persistent, recurrent vaginal yeast infections is a very common problem. We see it every day. In ALL cases, birth control pills, which lower the amount of estrogen with the vagina, must be considered a possible (and likely in your case) offender. Not only is it a common cause of these problems, these problems actually correlate in time with when you started the pill! So your doctor is wrong to say that it is not a factor. Here is what I would recommend:
1. Stop or change the pill (go to a regular 35 mcg pill)
2. Begin a probiotic (acidophilus capsules daily)
3. Ask for diflucan (an oral anti-yeast medication) that you should take every 3 days until symptoms resolve
I hope this helps. - DR XXXXXXX
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