WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 2003: Re: 2nd post--pls help! Partner source of recurrent yeast??

Re: 2nd post--pls help! Partner source of recurrent yeast??

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 26 Feb 2003 11:46:15 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 26 Feb 2003, anon wrote: >
>I have had 5 yeast infections since October, very evenly spaced and
>predictable (about 4 wks between each).
>All have been diagnosed by microscope and/or culture.

This sounds like the natural history of an UNtreated yeast infection. gets better right after period and then comes back with a vengence before the next one. A culture with sensitivity may be indicated to see if you have a diflucan resistant yeast.

Treatments (have >taken Diflucan and Sporanox at different times) clear up each one, and
>then I get a new one.
>
>During this same period, I switched from Aleese (no yeast problems with
>that, but annoying discharge), to Ortho Tri Cyclen to Nor QD. I have,
>as of yesterday, switched back to Aleese in the hopes that will help.

Shouldn't make much diference. Have you been tested for diabetes? HIV?

>
>Dr. #1 wants to test my boyfriend, who has no symptoms, for yeast. Dr.
>#2 suggested giving him one Diflucan and see if that helps—dr. #1 said
>if boyfriend has yeast, one Diflucan wouldn’t be enough to clear it up.
>
>I have read so many differing opinions on the subject of treating
>partners for recurrent yeast infections, I don’t know what to believe.
>However, opinions seem to lean heavily toward it not making any
>difference.
>
>The testing dr. #1 wants to do involves three cultures…before I

I don't know why 3 cultures are indicated.

>consider subjecting my boyfriend to that, I want to make sure that is
>the only option as far as helping me out.
>
>Any suggestions are much appreciated!

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