yeast infections/ Lichen Sclerosus
From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Tue, 29 Feb 2000 15:19:33 -0600 (CST)
In regard to yeast infections, if your does not clear up within about 3
days check with your gynecologist. Ask for a biopsy to see if it is
Lichen Sclerosus (don't let the biopsy word scare you - LS is
non-cancerous although it IS typically life-long). It could be any
number of things including just a very stubborn yeast infection - but
definitely have it checked out!
E-mail LSquestions@yahoo.com if you have Lichen Sclerosus and are
looking for a support group.
At Thu, 23 Dec 1999, Pat wrote:
>
>When women site recurrent and diagnosed yeast infections I think of several
>things:
>1. Frequent antibiotic use (that can indirectly promote yeast growth.
>2. Rule out diabetes, which is the inability of insulin to process sugar
>3. Diet history to evaluate intake of sugar and sugar related foods in your
>diet. This includes the obvious, as well as many complex
>carbohydrates/starches, that act in your body the same way that sugar does.
>Look closely at any yogurt you eat, or any foods that might have hidden
>sugars.
>4. What about your partner. Has he been taking an antibiotic, and could he
>have a yeast infection?
>5. Sometimes what seem like yeast infections aren't, so be sure to have it
>diagnosed.
>Hope this was helpful
>Pat Sonnenstuhl, ARNP, CNM
>
>"People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine
>when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is
>revealed only if there is a light from within."
>Elizabeth Kübler-Ross
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: anonymous@obgyn.net [mailto:anonymous@obgyn.net Behalf
>Of Nataly
>Sent: Thursday, December 23, 1999 1:23 AM
>To: Multiple recipients of list WOMENS-HEALTH
>Subject: recurrent yeast infections
>
>I have been suffering from recurrent yeast infections for several years.
>I have undergone long courses of antifungals which brought me releif for
>some time . I do not have any of STDs and serious endocrine disoders. I
>am 35.I took antibiotics only 3 or 4 times during my whole life.
>My bowel seems to be normal. And doctors seem not to know what to do
>with me. I would be very much grateful for response and advice.
>
>--
>Nataly
>
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