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Re: [Birth Control] recurrent yeast infections
From: ams (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 24 Oct 2001 23:08:46 -0500 (CDT)
Have you had a blood test to rule out diabetes? Recurrent yeast
infections can be a sign of it. Also, did you get tested to make sure
it is really yeast? Sometimes you get treated for symptoms but could use
an exam to make sure it isn't something else.
At Wed, 24 Oct 2001, Sasha wrote:
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>I have been experiencing recurrent yeast infections for as long as I can
>remember. I've been treated for them in many different ways, including
>the Diflucan pills, taked as a double dose. ( I also eat yoghurt every
>day:) I am still experiencing the yeast infection. I wanted to know if
>changing my birth control method (I am currently on Triphasil) to a
>lower ethinyl oestradiol level pill (my doctor suggested Alesse) will
>help the matter. I have been on Triphasil for about seven years and am
>nervous about the change, but I am also ready to try anything that might
>help me get rid of the yeast infections. What other effects might the
>change of pill have? Will Alesse, as a one hormonal level pill, make me
>more prone to depression or feeling 'blah'?
>Thank you very much for your help, it's greatly appreciated.
>
>--
>S.M.
>
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