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Re: Stubborn Yeast Infections
From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 9 Apr 2000 23:09:12 -0500 (CDT)
Dr. Wang: One part of your response is not clear to me. Should I use
the pills daily, weekly, or for a period of time (how long) to cure an
existing yeast infection? Thanks again.
At Sun, 9 Apr 2000, jwang, M.D. wrote:
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>Sour cranberry juice probably wouldn't make a significant difference in
>the vaginal pH, on the other hand, if you do like it, it wouldn't hurt.
>Lactaid has been found to have the active acidophilus (lactobacillus).
>The colonization of the vagina by the bugs (when taken orally) is
>through transmission from the GI tract. Some of the experts feel that
>direct inocculation weekly is a more direct route. Either tablet should
>work.
>
>At Sun, 9 Apr 2000, anonymous wrote:
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>>At Sun, 9 Apr 2000, jwang, M.D. wrote:
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>>>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:
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>>>>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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