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I don't know! and now that I've said that.....hmmm......you figure changing your diet will also change your alkaline/acid makeup, and an imbalance of that vaginally could lead to yeast infections so maybe now your body is outta balance for whatever reason. My guess would be its got nothign to do with what you are eating and may be another factor - especially if you are not eating a lot of sugar. Are you treating the infections with prescription/over the counter stuff? if so, you could be leaving yourself open for subsequent infections so it could be a case of you got one and the following infections were due to something pushed out of whack by the RX. Also, if you are always getting them a week before your period, its obviously hormonally related - right? That part of your cycle is dominated by progesterone so maybe taking something that will balance your progesterone - I love Vitex (aka: Chaste tree) - no side effects, you can get a tincture and take as directed for a couple of cycles and see if that helps. If you have an infection, try a lovely piece of garlic in gauze up there (leave a tail to pull it back out!!!) or a product like earth's botanical harvest hydrastis vaginal suppositories (goldenseal) - those things work magic! I have had patients with chronic yeast issues who have gotten great results. But you didn't ask for how to tx....sorry! but maybe if you treat it different than you have been, it won't come back?

hmmm...well I haven't been treating them with over the counter stuff because I really wanted to rid myself of all things "unnatural." I have been taking a natural product that I have found in the pharmacy called AZO. They have a product for yeast and for UTIs. Now, I'm not all that sure how natural it really is but taken 3xs a day seems to get it out of my system in a week. I was thinking that all of the photoestrogens in soy products may be messing with my hormone levels around my period. And yes! Catconsrv, it is soooooo annoying! For sure! Ann, thanks for that info. I will definitely try what you have suggested!

You know, I thought my first infection last month was from stress. Someone told me that this is possible. And trust me, I have been stressed! But, it is just too strange that this is now a monthly occurence. I have to say that sticking a clove of garlic up my lady bits will be my LAST resort!! Let's pray someone can help us! :-)

Get yourself to a quality Herbalist stat! I used to work for one. What I learned is that even on a vegan diet there are foods that encourage yeast build up (flour I think is one). A good Candida (that is what is causing your yeast issue) diet will really help as would a proper Candida cleanse. Don't do a cleanse that doesn't let you eat food! Its a sham. A good cleanse has you restrict a few things like sugar and flour and focus your eating on fruits veggies and whole grains (kind of like tkd). I have used and reccomend the candida cleanse here: http://www.wrc.net/store/productslist.aspx?CategoryID=2&selection=2 It is in Canadian dollars if that helps. Dr. Willard reccomends you do a d-tox first which is the procedure I follow. I hear some people have great results from just changing the diet which is located here: http://www.wrc.net/wrcnet_content/dietplans/candida_diet.htm There are some sneaky foods like peanuts that can also contribute to the problem.

I get candida in my sinuses which sucks as all I can smell is mould! Its gross! This cleanse has helped me and in general I try to follow the diet and work in the vegan stuff as well. Alicia also mentions in the book that she doesn't eat a lot of bread with yeast as she too has Candida issues.

Good luck chickadee!

I truly feel your pain. I struggled with chronic yeast infections/UTI for several years while in my mid-twenties. It was so frustrating having a doctor tell me that I should change my diet (don't eat acidic food, no sugar, etc.), change my boyfriend (now husband), take this pill, or that your urine test if FINE, nothing is wrong with you! But, everything I took made the symptoms worse, or would take it away, only to tease me and come back worse! I am not a vegan, but I do eat very natural, organic, and healthy. I do eat sugar, but I do not drink sodas. I also do not take any prescriptions, only Align daily which is a fantastic probiotic.

So...I finally found an OBGYN who prescribed BORIC ACID 600mg suppositories..."Okay, I'll try it!?!?" My doc told me It is "old school" thinking and all natural from a doc's perspective and many don't like to use it, lots actually! I had to go to a COMPOUNDING PHARMACY to get it made, cost $50 for 30 pills which last me @4 months. I use it before my period which is when my PH is all out of whack and often during my period just to be sure, using at most 7 consistent suppositories per month...AND I haven't had a yeast infection or female issues in over two years!!!

I keep everything consistent, and I love how I eat, exercise, live, etc. I do not eat processed food, I do eat sugar, yeast, etc., but like I said I do eat organic, natural, and consistently. Changing too much in your diet can throw everything off. Personally, being a devote veg/vegan, meat eater, etc. requires consistency and a regular way of eating, not always changing, taking away, etc.
Many doctor's wouldn't write the script b/c of personal issues with a natural drug and compounding pharmacy, but you have to call and ask before you make your appt.

Please try this, I swear by it.