WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for April, 2000: Re: Stubborn Yeast Infections

Re: Stubborn Yeast Infections

From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 9 Apr 2000 22:36:55 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sun, 9 Apr 2000, jwang, M.D. wrote: >
>A lot of cranberry juice could continue the problem since it tends to
>have added sugar (the real stuff is just sour!). Acidophilus pills can
>substitute for yogurt. Lactaid pills also contain viable bacteria, and
>may be less expensive than the "alternative" pills. It may work
>somewhat better to use the tablets as vaginal suppositories. Also,
>there is a prescription acetic acid (vinegar) based gel (Acigel)that
>helps acidify the vaginal environment. These may help you.

Dr. Wang: Thank you for answering my earlier post. The cranberry juice I was referring to does not contain any sugar; it's the straight SOUR stuff. In light of this, is cranberry juice helpful in creating a more acidic environment?

You mentioned that Lactaid pills could be helpful. I read a brief description and do not understand how they will help yeast infections. Also you said that the pills might work better as a suppository. Which pills are you referring to; the Acidophilus, Lactaid, or both? Should I use them daily as a precatuion or during an infection? Thanks again.

>At Sun, 9 Apr 2000, anonymous wrote:
>>
>>Thanks to all of you who offered advice re my stubborn yeast infections.
>>You mentioned that a diet high in sugar and complex carbohydrates are
>>contributing factors. After thinking about it, I think these two things
>>could indeed be my culprits. Could I help to create a less friendly and
>>more acidic environment by consuming cranberry juice? Would it help to
>>take acidophilus tablets (yogurt doesn't agree with me)?

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