Whats a Yeast Infection??? Posted: 08-12-05 11:17am
Whats a yeast infection??? I know that
makes me sound dumb but every1 keeps going
on about it and im startin 2 wonder.
Please help me!
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sunny03
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 17 Jan 2005 Posts: 28 Location: New York
Posted: 08-13-05 14:32pm
A yeast infection is an infection that
just about every female get. I is caused
by many different things because the
vagina is a very sensitive part on a
females body(men can get it to). When
some women have a yeast it itch, smell,
and you develope a very thick and creamy
discharge, but not all women get the same
problems, some women have no signs of it.
If you do happen to get one just go to the
doctor so that he can prescribe something
for you to make it go away.
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Happiness03
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 23 Jul 2005 Posts: 333
Posted: 08-13-05 15:13pm
You can also get a yeast infection from
taking certain medications, such as
antibiotics. I am fortunate that I have
never had one in the past, I don't want to
curse myself by saying that though, since
right now I am taking antibiotics for a
sinus infection :o I have heard that if
you eat yogurt when you think you are
getting one, it will help clear it up and
keep it from getting worse. It has
something to do with the cultures found in
the yogurt.
