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Why do i get ayeast infection during everyperiod?

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Dr. Jill Carnahan answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Hormone levels: You are more prone to yeast infections when hormones fluctuate and when immune system is depressed. Often women find they get them right before their period due to these fluctuations. If you are having recurrent yeast infections, then you have to treat aggressively. I suggest seeing a physician for an extended course of anti-fungal medication. And support your immune system with botanicals.

Answered 4/16/2013

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2 possibilities: 1. Explore if there is an underlying cause - can be an immune system issue, another concomminant infection, or genital hygene habit? 2. Maybe you are a chronic yeast carrier - some wome are chronic yeast carriers and very prone to recurrent infections your treatment options will depend on answers to above questions. Treatments can be antifungals, vaginal probiotics, botanicals, etc.

Answered 8/19/2013

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