The 7 Biggest Yeast Infection Myths | Ask Cleveland Clinic’s Expert

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1. Thank you doctor♥️

2. Okokok but I’m wondering if the Greek yogurt suppository is a myth. 💁🏽‍♀️
   Edit: I mean like… putting it down under. Hahaha

3. ‼️‼️‼️IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT‼️‼️‼️ YEAST INFECTIONS DONT ALWAYS HAPPEN IN THE GENITAL AREAAAAA‼️‼️🤚🏽🤚🏽🤚🏽

4. Please please answer if you can, i had a yeast infection in my vagina, and my partner and i had sex, does that mean he is going to have the infection on his penis now? am sooooooooo afraid, so ashamed. He has a foreskin. what if he contacts me to tell me he is itchy? am so scared.

5. Senior biology student here. It is a myth that comes from the lack of understanding of what a species is. I’d try a vaginal suppository probiotic before I’d stick yogurt up there, especially if you have to take anitbiotics to clear up any bacterial infection because that will kill everything, creating an ecoogicial niche for the most aggressive species (like yeast) to take hold. It’s not uncommon to get a yeast infection after you have been treated for a UTI or other infection for this reason. Anyway, Lactobacillus is the genus for both species of bacteria: those in yogurt and those in the vagina, so they are in the same genus, but they are two entirely different species. You also have no idea what else might be in yoghurt. As an example and analogy though- we have Canis familiaris, the common dog (our “familiar” dogs, hence the species name of familiaris which I think is a wonderful name for our dogs, but I’m getting side-tracked.) Then there is Canis lupus- the wolf. They both belong to the same genus, but are very different organisms. The same is true of the two aforementioned species. If you wanted a guard or hunting dog, are you going to get a toy poodle or a wolf? That poodle isn’t going to do protect your vagina like a wolf would. There are also “strains” of a certain species. Best analogy is dogs again. We have Canis familiaris and all the breeds of dogs from saint bernards, to toy dogs. The breed of dog is somewhat akin to the strain or subspecies of bacteria. If you use a probiotic, try to find one that lists the specific strains. If it only lists the genus and species, it could still be effective. If it doesn’t even list the Genus and species, don’t buy it because you have no idea what’s in there.

6. It’s worked for me serveral times. Plain Greek yogurt. I don’t keep it in there for more than 3 hours to prevent BV infections. It definitely helps with the pain and burning at least while your taking something else to treat it.

7. bathing with a fragrance soap causes me so much vaginal itchiness

8. Although a yeast infection is not an STI, it IS an infection– a fungal infection. It absolutely can be passed to a partner orally or by the genitals in certain circumstances. Candida affects not only the mouth and genitals, but when left untreated can cause serious health problems.

9. Can you get rid of it

10. Thank u🙏🏼

11. @Dimitri Ramcharran Yes, you can re-regulate your body’s natural pH and the natural balance of good bacterias. You can take a daily probiotic supplement, and include things in your diet like yogurt, kombucha, high quality proteins, and healthy fats. Limit refined sugar – yeast feeds on it. Green leafy veggies and limited fruits will help also. It takes time, but you can restore your body’s natural balance. Research “foods for candida” or “candida diet” and seek help from a knowledgeable healthcare professional.

12. Did you said antifungals do not treat? Only alliviate symptoms?

13. Thank u doctor

14. She said the anti itch doesn’t work but alleviate. Apparently the anti fungal is different from anti itch

15. Thank you Dr appreciate this 🤍

16. Nah. Not 7 Biggest. /

17. Do not try

18. Don’t use any soaps there. Try something else that’s less mildly scented

19. Hi dear, yes it is possible for a female to transmit her yeast infection to her partner.

20. Meeting Dr Obinyan on YouTube is like meeting God himself,after a long which of suffer,I am now very healthy,I really appreciate you doc,and I’ll advice anyone out there suffering from and disease or virus should recommend his assistance🙏💚💚

21. Can you get yeast infection after your period

22. If the world had more people like you,it would be a better place. You make a difference Dr Ekan thank you for curing me from vagina infection i will keep on testifying about your work …

23. 1. She said it’s not transmissible.
    2. We are literally covered in yeast all of the time. The reason you have a yeast infection in the first place is likely due to your uncircumcised boyfriend giving an extra stock of yeast from his foreskin.
    3. Doesn’t your boyfriend wash his foreskin?

24. Hey girl! What happened after that? Did your bf get disease

25. What can we use to cure infections??

26. Hey ,how do you know if your male partner has it ??.
    I mean in male are there any symptoms ??.or can it affect the male fertility
    Please tell me if you can..

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