What can cure chronic yeast infections?
I’m 44 and have had chronic vaginal yeast infections since I was 17. I’m convinced candida is the reason my immune system is totally worn down and I’m always sick. My doctor has prescribed Diflucan, which I use once a month, but I don’t like to use it all of the time, because I heard it’s bad for my liver. I eat yogurt and use Monistat, though. I went to the health food store and bought a candida destroyer, but I’m not getting any better and I need help. When I used to use a vaginal cream or suppositoru it would go away for awhile but then come back when I had sexual relations with my husband. I also got it from having oral sex together. He’s been treated, too. It just never goes away for me. A: Dr. Dean: Recurrent yeast infections in a woman is not unusual. It requires the special care of a gynecologist who is willing to consider all of the alternatives. When using medications, the best way to treat a yeast infection is to use the medication directly where the infection is. Now, you s