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deleted_user
deleted_user
Okay, so now after a miscarriage and D&C, bleeding for 39 days, then another D&C to remove the tissue that was left, then bleeding for another 13 days, I think I have a yeast infection. I've never had a yeast infection before, but I looked up the symptoms online, and I think that's what's wrong. Not that I'm surprised. I think bleeding for 52 days can mess up your body!

I have a follow-up for my second D&C tomorrow, so I'll talk to the doctor about it. I'm just so frustrated. It feels like one thing after another! Is my life ever going to get back to normal?

Any body have advice for dealing with/curing yeast infections? We have been ttc, so I don't want to take anything harmful to pregnancy.
CarrieDawn
CarrieDawn
There are OTC yeast iinfection vaginal suppositories that you can buy. There are one day treatments and 3 day treatments. If you have a mild yeast infection, acidophilus can help restore the good bacteria and make it go away. If it's pretty bad though, you'll probably need some medication. For women who have a tendency to get yeast infections, it's good to take acidophilus every day to prevent them altogether.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I went to the doctor yesterday, and not only do I have a yeast infection, I have bacterial vaginosis. This is getting ridiculous. I am going to find a new doctor. I blame both of these on her. She didn't give me any antibiotics after either D&C (2 because she didn't get all the tissue the first time), which might have prevented the BV. And she allowed me to bleed for 50+ days before doing an u/s to see if she had missed tissue. All the bleeding (moisture) is probably what caused the yeast infection. I have never had either before this, and had a full work up in September and was completely healthy.

In the meantime, I had to take a pill (fluconazole) for the yeast and a suppository for the BV (Clindesse). Both were one dose. But then she gave me 3 refills. So are these hard to cure? Why do I need 3 refills? She told me at the office the fastest way to cure it was one dose. If the symptoms don't go away, how do I know how long to wait before refilling the prescription? And can you do the suppository if you're having your period? I'm supposed to start later this week (if I'm not pregnant).
lvnikita
lvnikita
I was never given antibotics after my D&C, just pain killers... I would talk to your doctor about when to get refills and such. I am sorry for everything you have had to go through. Wishing you lots of luck and baby dust!
deleted_user
deleted_user
If you're being treated with antibiotics, get yourself some yogurt. There is something within the yogurt that staves off a yeast infection. I found this out when I was pregnant with my oldest son--I was diagnosed with strep B and had to take antibiotics which in turn brought on the yeast infection. My sister told me about the yogurt thing and since then I stock up whenever I have to take any form of antibiotic. It really does help.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I had a yeast infection from you know where after my last D&C. I was also bleeding at the time. I was about to do round two of the suppositories when a family friend recommended taking a hot bath in epsom salt to help with the itching and to get rid of the yeast. It worked for me.
Also if you are fighting a yeast infection you should avoid sugar or foods that turn to sugar like breads. "Bad Bacteria" feeds off of sugar.
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