Is it true that when you have a yeast infection, menstruating can actually help cure the infection?
Friday, September 11th, 2009 at
5:24 pm
I have a yeast infection, and today was supposed to be my doctors appointment, but i started my period so now i cant go to the doctor to get mediation, but my sister is saying that being on your period can actually help with the infection? Has anyone heard this? Is this true?
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I’ve never heard it…But there are some over the counter medications you can get to help out. I like to use the monistat 1, cause you only do it one time instead of over the course of 7 days.
And sometimes, to keep from using the creams, I use yogurt. Now before you say ewwww, it really works. You have to get regular, non-flavored, yogurt with active live cultures…It helps to get your normal bacteria levels back up… And it helps sooth the itch and discomfort you have. Dip a tampon in it and insert. That’s all you have to do. And if you have external vulvar itching, rub some there, too.
im not sure of that or not but you could always see if your doc will call you in some diflucan. that one day oral pill. that stuff rocks! and does the job!
Menstruation does not clear up a yeast infection. Many women do find that it does seem to clear up on it’s own right about that time, but comes back at the beginning of their next cycle. This is because the yeast organisms didn’t go they just went dormant. You need to take something to get rid of it, and to make sure it doesn’t come back. Also try eating more yoghurt.
Good luck
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That is actually far from true. First of all you can still go to the doctor. Secondly a yeast infection is a fungus. Fungi grow in warm damp places and your period just makes it more warm and damp. Go to the doctor or get some Monistat, Mycelex or other over the counter fungal ointment made for yeast infections. To help prevent vaginal yeast infections don’t use douches, scented bubble bath, sprays, pads and tampons.
Change tampons and pads often during your period and wear cotton underwear with a cotton crotch. Good luck!
After your menstral flow has ceased – take a two quart douche / enema bag. Fill with clean hot water as hot as you would take a bath in and douche with it in the morning and again in the evening.. It will summon and ativate your own white blood cells and end your yeast infection. It works on my wife every time.