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Causes of vaginal yeast infection?
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Overgrowth of yeast: Occurs after antibiotics, or associated with diabetes. Treatable with over the counter products such as gyn lotrimin or micatin (miconazole).
Answered 9/7/2012
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Low immunity: Imbalance of good intestinal bacteria and lowered immunity cause vaginal yeast infection. Taking a good probiotic such as MegaFoods MegaFlora plus, vitamin D3 10k IU/day, and a zinc supplement 25 mg/day might help to treat and prevent yeast infection. This may also help avoid meds.
Answered 9/27/2016
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