Recurring yeast infections

Posted by januaryjane @januaryjane, May 6 10:26pm

I deal with right now recurring vaginal yeast infections.
In the years past I've health with chronic uti and chronic bv infections.
I've had three treated this year so far(yeast)
I did take antibiotics for a bv infection, which I also took Diflucan with also, I do this any time I take antibiotics because they always cause yeast.
Treated a month ago, given 3 Diflucan to take every 3 days.
I did feel better.
Yesterday went back to gyno and tested positive for yeast infection.
I am not diabetic. I do not swim or been having sexual activities. No perfumes, lotions or douching. I do not have any stds. I wear loose clothing and typically no underwear. I shower daily with fragrance free bodywash. I use fragrance free detergent and nothing else. I can't eat yogurt because of stomach, dairy issue. I eat pretty healthy.
I've tried creams otc and rx, boric acid suppositories, just about everything.
I do take birth control pills, don't drink or smoke and maybe take antibiotics twice a year.

This gyno said "other" options are very expensive and could culture the yeast but that usually doesn't help much. I want to get another opinion but it's hard where I live.
I've done everything, the diet, the keeping it dry and clean, everything I've known so far.
Anyone with any advice on this would be amazing. Thank you!

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@dhacker27

Has your partner been treated for yeast infections? It’s kind of like BV and can transfer during sexual contact. Even if you think it’s cleared up completely and still had intercourse it can be transferred to men, and definitely other women. They need to be treated for the yeast infection as well and then wait a week or two before having sex. If you’re sexually active.

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