Question 1

can replens cause yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

Vaginal candida: This vaginal moisturizer will not cause yeast infection, but by altering the acidity and other features of the normal vaginal tissues it may potentially increase the likelihood that yeasts (candida albicans) may grow out.

Question 2

can replens trigger a yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: This vaginal lubricant could theoretically predispose to secondary yeast infections by changing the vaginal acidity and other secretions, but will not usually cause yeast infection.

Question 3

does replens give someone a yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

Yeast infection: This vaginal lubricant is not likely to induce a yeast infection directly. If it significantly alters the acidity of the vagina, or changes other physiologic parameters it may make the yeast more likely to invade and produce symptoms.

Question 4

can replens help sooth yeast infection? should i use replens while i have a yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

Unsure: Replens probably will not have an impact on yeast either way.

One in ten women have yeast infections over and over and would benefit from treatment and suppression to prevent the recurrences.

Question 5

what can cause a yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

Several factors: Several factors can cause a yeast infections-
1. Local balance of  normal flora is disrupted, typically from the recent use of antibiotics; 2. Impaired immunity- this may be due to steroid use or having other illnesses such as diabetes or hiv; 3. Misdiagnosis of symptoms in the absence of yeast from testing- adverse drug effects can be mistaken as a yeast infection.

Question 6

what is a yeast infection caused from?

Accepted Answer

Immunocom: Immunocompromised patients and patinets on antibiotics,  may also result from xerostoma and poorly fitting dentures and partials.

Question 7

could stress cause yeast infection ?

Accepted Answer

Doubtful: I've never heard of stress causing a yeast infection.  You should see your ob/gyn or primary care doc for evaluation.  Stress can cause outbreaks of other skin conditions like psoriasis, eczema and acne under the right circumstances.

Question 8

can acyclavair cause yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

No: Acyclovir is an antiviral agent.  It is very specific to the molecular machinery of some  herpes viruses.  It does not suppress the immune system nor does it increase the liklihood of a yeast infection.

Question 9

can herpes cause foul yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

Let me try to help: Yeast caused by yeast infection; herpes is virus. Sometimes yeast infection happens as complication to herpes.

Question 10

can a yeast infection cause cervicitis?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Cervicitis is essentially a generalized named for an inflammation or an infection of the cervix so this could be a yeast infection, a BV infection, or a STD such as gonorrhea, chlamydia or trichomonas.

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