WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for May, 2003: Re: Estrogen and Yeast

Re: Estrogen and Yeast

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 22 May 2003 09:03:55 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 22 May 2003, Mel wrote: >
>I was recently diagnosed with tumors in the liver. I was advised by my
>doctor that estrogen could cause these tumors to increase in size, so I
>stopped taking my birth control pills. For the past year I have also
>been plagued with several yeast infections due to the use of antibiotics
>for acne. I have discontinued the antibiotics as well. The last couple
>of months I had 2 infections in a row that required quite a bit of
>Diflucan and Terazol. I'm now experiencing vaginal dryness. My
>ob/gyn's P.A. suggested that estrogen cream would help with the dryness
>and yeast infections, but she was concerned to give it to me because of
>the liver tumors.
>I have been checking on the net and it seems that no one can agree on
>exactly how much of estrogen creams get absorbed into the blood stream
>through the vagina. Would it be safe for me to use estrogen cream?

Only the hepatologyst can answer.

>there creams that have less systemic effects?

Less but they are still being absorbed.

Are there any non-estrogen >alternatives that could help with the dryness and yeast infections?

Changing vaginal PH, and lubricants. >Thank you.

-- Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. Director Obgyn.net Latina Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital J. A. Fernández Buenos Aires Argentina Note: opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

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