Yeast infection not going away

About 50 years ago a doctor told me to use cotton underwear only. It has been so many years but I do know it helped.
Just a thought.

@januaryjane I would have a yeast infection every month. Could not get rid of it…no matter what I did. I went to a naturopath who put me on Nystatin….to clean it out from the gut. I had been on many antibiotics which cause yeast. Also, I was told that the birth control pills I was on was causing the yeast. Cut the sugar out also. I purchased probiotics…the ones you put in the fridge…Megafood for women. I also started eating Organic Plain non fat yogurt…Yogurt is excellent in building back good bacteria taken away by antibiotics , birth control pills and other medications. I made sure that I did not sit in a wet bathing suit….i took it off right after getting out of the pool and showered with DOVE Sensitive Skin Soap -Dove Unscented. You never want to use any scented products on your body…they will just make the yeast grow. Try to not wear underwear. When I went to work…I wore long skirts…so, I didn’t have to wear underwear or stockings. It’s important that you air yourself out. Also, 2 Liters of Water a day. I did all this for a couple of months and I haven’t had a yeast infection in years. I love to swim and I am still mindful to not stay in any damp swimsuits or shorts. I still only use unscented Dove on my body. When I use the bathroom…I make sure I have a bottle to fill with water to pour over my vagina and make sure no stool has been there. A bidet would be wonderful. Also, don’t recontaminate yourself with your undergarments. Wash your 100% cotton underwear separately . Then, put it outside to dry in the sun. That is the only way the yeast will be removed from your underwear . The dryer will keep the yeast on , even after washing. Buy underwear that is loose…not tight. Just old fashioned 100% cotton underwear. If you don’t have a clothes line or a rack…discard the old underwear and buy new ones. Wash before use. The factories carry a lot of contamination. Please contact me if you have any questions. I know what a horror yeast can be! God bless xx

That’s exactly what I wear . 100% cotton. Wash and put them outside on the line to dry. The only way to get rid of yeast is if the underwear is in the sun drying. 👍🏻

That's too bad that you can't get rid of yeast infections. I used to get them when I was younger; (I'm79.) I used Mupirocin and it worked great and got rid of the yeast infection. It has to be prescribed by a doctor. However, it sounds like you have had a lot of ointments already that didn't work so maybe Mupirocin wouldn't be any different.

Rosa had some good suggestions; especially the plain yogurt. I eat that everyday and I haven't had a yeast infection in 20 years!

PML

Yes I do. Thanks

Thanks for your suggestions, I rarely wear underwear at all. Yep, no perfumes in detergent or bodywash.
Just started the patch this month but have been off of the pill nearly 3 months.
I've taken Nystatin in the liquid form for thrush but my stomach couldn't handle me swallowing it anymore. Is there a pill form?

I love yogurt but cannot eat it because im lactose intolerant. I used to buy the Greek, I miss it! I try to eat foods that are good probiotic for the gut. Thanks for your comment

@januaryjane yes, I took nystatin in pill form. I think you’ll find that the yeast will go away now that you are not on birth control pills. I also stopped most sugar…I was so desperate. Loose clothing…hang your sheets outside if possible….For me, I think the birth control pills triggered the yeast infections and all the antibiotics I took….i kept getting strep throat. I know you’ll get rid of it. Just think of anything you may be taking or sleeping on that might reinfect you…and get rid of it. I wish you all the best…remember 2 liters of water will flush out toxins…if you can cut thin slices of cucumber…put it in your water. God bless xx Keep us updated!

Uggg, I can feel your pain! I took an antibiotic in May 2023 and it gave me a yeast infection I could not get rid of! I went on Diflucan for 6 weeks and it got rid of it for the most part. But what seemed to help the most was at night i would put plain Greek yogurt down there and I started taking a women's probiotic made for that issue and now all good! But I must say I did find out with trying everything out there form A to Z that I am highly sensitive to Hylauronic Acid and they put that stuff in lots of things now from face serums to vaginal gels to shower gels etc.
There were times most days that I had to use a squirt bottle while I urinated because it felt like I was putting gasoline on an open wound. I could not even wear jeans ): Whatever you do you need to find out what's going on because apparently this stuff can turn into Lichens Sclerosis, which is way worse than a yeast infection, someone mentioned it to me not sure if it's true or not.

I understand that burning!!
Yes, I've already been diagnosed with Lichens sclerosis years ago. I treat it with a steroid cream but it's only on the outside. I dont think it is at all related to yeast infections although the infections can irritate the Lichens, like a lot of things can! Thanks for the comment!