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Q: How to get rid of recurring yeast infection.

A recurring yeast infection can be super frustrating and often, it's because the infection wasn’t completely treated the first time. To get rid of a recurring yeast infection , follow these steps: First, confirm it’s actually yeast by doing a vaginal swab test and a pelvic scan . Some infections mimic yeast. If confirmed, your doctor will likely prescribe fluconazole or a vaginal antifungal cream . Avoid sex during treatment. After treatment, change your underwear and go for breathable cotton undies. Start eating probiotics like yogurt or kefir. Reduce sugar in your diet (yeast feeds on sugar). Don’t overuse antibiotics. Practice good vaginal hygiene and safe sex . Some research also supports the use of boric acid suppositories for chronic yeast infections, but only as a last resort , and always under medical supervision. Want more info? I explained it in detail here: 👉 Yeast Infection 101: Causes, Treatment & Prevention

Q: Hi Elizabeth, I was diagnosed with staphylococcus aureus, I treated it but then it came back, I'm scared that it would reoccur. So I wanna find out can it be treated permanently? also someone told me that it can be contracted even with the use of condom, pls how true is this?

Staphylococcus infection , especially Staphylococcus aureus , can be stubborn and recurring. If you’ve been diagnosed, it’s important to review a few things: Did you confirm the diagnosis through proper lab testing? Was an antimicrobial susceptibility test done to determine the right antibiotic? Did you complete your full course of treatment? Did your sexual partner also get tested and treated? Some strains of staphylococcus are resistant to common antibiotics, which is why many people experience relapses after treatment. And yes, staphylococcus infection can still be contracted even with condom use . This is because it can spread through skin-to-skin contact, body fluids, or shared items like towels or underwear. To reduce reoccurrence, ensure complete and accurate treatment, treat your partner as well, and practice good hygiene. Speak to a doctor if the infection keeps coming back. For more on vaginal infections and care, check out this helpful post: 👉 How to Keep Your Vagina Clean and Healthy

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How to get rid of recurring yeast infection.

Category: Vaginal Infections

A recurring yeast infection can be super frustrating and often, it’s because the infection wasn’t completely treated the first time.

To get rid of a recurring yeast infection, follow these steps:

First, confirm it’s actually yeast by doing a vaginal swab test and a pelvic scan. Some infections mimic yeast.

If confirmed, your doctor will likely prescribe fluconazole or a vaginal antifungal cream.

Avoid sex during treatment.

After treatment, change your underwear and go for breathable cotton undies.

Start eating probiotics like yogurt or kefir.

Reduce sugar in your diet (yeast feeds on sugar).

Don’t overuse antibiotics.

Practice good vaginal hygiene and safe sex.

Some research also supports the use of boric acid suppositories for chronic yeast infections, but only as a last resort, and always under medical supervision.

Want more info? I explained it in detail here:
👉 Yeast Infection 101: Causes, Treatment & Prevention

Hi Elizabeth, I was diagnosed with staphylococcus aureus, I treated it but then it came back, I’m scared that it would reoccur. So I wanna find out can it be treated permanently? also someone told me that it can be contracted even with the use of condom, pls how true is this?

Category: Vaginal Infections

Staphylococcus infection, especially Staphylococcus aureus, can be stubborn and recurring. If you’ve been diagnosed, it’s important to review a few things:

Did you confirm the diagnosis through proper lab testing?

Was an antimicrobial susceptibility test done to determine the right antibiotic?

Did you complete your full course of treatment?

Did your sexual partner also get tested and treated?

Some strains of staphylococcus are resistant to common antibiotics, which is why many people experience relapses after treatment.

And yes, staphylococcus infection can still be contracted even with condom use. This is because it can spread through skin-to-skin contact, body fluids, or shared items like towels or underwear.

To reduce reoccurrence, ensure complete and accurate treatment, treat your partner as well, and practice good hygiene. Speak to a doctor if the infection keeps coming back. For more on vaginal infections and care, check out this helpful post:
👉 How to Keep Your Vagina Clean and Healthy