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Probiotic ... continuous yeast infections, how does this help it. currently severe burning and pain?

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See below: It may help by providing you with healthy bacteria that keep yeast away. However; if you have not had a pelvic exam in light of this history, you should do as you may have something else. Also, if you have recurrent yeast infections, you need a workup to see why this is occurring such as screening for diabetes among other conditions.

Answered 6/26/2019

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Need/proper diagnos: Continuous yeast infection can be an indication of other problems.These problems need to be addressed.There are effective medications for treating these infections. Probiotics alone may not be appropriate, particularly if the cause of infection is not related to an oral antibiotic course. Please see your doctor for proper diagnoses/care. Hope you feel better. Take care.

Answered 12/31/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yeast: Lactobacillus rhamnosus (GR-1) & Lactobacillus reuteri (RC-14), may be helpful in preventing/ counteracting bacterial & fungal vaginal infections. If you have recurrent (four or more) yeast infections per year or a chronic yeast infection simple treatments may not be adequate. Please see your physician for treatment in that situation.

Answered 3/22/2020

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