Yeast Infections and Diabetes
Douching disturbs the normal chemical balance of the vagina and even spreads other type of infections to the uterus and fallopian tubes, possibly resulting in pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).
Sometimes, no matter what you do, you’ll get a yeast infection. Especially if one of the following is true of your situation:
• Have you started some kind of hormone therapy (such as birth control pills) or are you pregnant? Both cause the estrogen levels to rise thereby affecting the yeast you have in your body.
• Do you have a disease/condition such as cancer or diabetes that affects how well the body fights infections?
• Are you taking medicines that upset the balance between yeast and bacteria in the vagina, such as antibiotics?
But what if your husband is the diabetic and not you? Is there reason for concern then? Yes. Dr. Todd B. Nippoldt, M.D. says, “Many people are under the impression that only women get genital yeast infections, but men get them too. Prolonged antibiotic use increases the risk of a yeast infection. Also, men with diabetes or impaired immune systems, such as those with HIV, are more susceptible to yeast infections.”
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Great tips! Thrush is a nightmare when you have it. Another tip that helps me get over it quicker is wearing cotton only undies. Cotton undies help the skin breath and to avoid sweating which can make the itching worse. The undies may not be as pretty but it helps with thrush for sure!
That's so true. Good point, thanks!
This is great information that will help many a diabetic. You have every aspect of this covered including the every day care to prevent this infection from happening. You also have the treatment that can help and suggestions that both partners be treated.
Evelyn Guzman
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