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A yeast infection is basicly a coloney of bacteria that feed and grow inside the female vagina. The warm, and moist vagina, along with a supply of food (the natural body secretions), are a perfect place for bacterial growth. Add in a tampon, and you increase the area that the bacteria can use for growing their coloney. Hope this helps Be safe and be sure. Smitty58
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 10y agoYes, tampons commonly lead to vaginal infections.
Tampons give bacteria and yeast the perfect environment to multiply, while also effecting vaginal pH (altering balance of 'good' to 'bad' bacteria) and preventing vaginal cleaning - many tampons also contain chemicals that may effect vaginal flora. Bacterial infections are more common with tampons, however an imbalance in vaginal bacteria can also put you at higher risk of yeast infections - certain bacteria produce hydrogen peroxide to fight yeast, if not sufficient yeast infecitons may be more common.
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∙ 10y agoTampons encourage growth of harmful vaginal flora, holds flow in contact with the vagina which effects vaginal pH that in turn effects vaginal flora, prevents vaginal cleaning, and contain chemicals that can effect vaginal flora.
Thus tampons pose very high risk of vaginal infections, using tampons when you already have an infection risks making that infection worse, putting you at higher risk of additional infections, or may increase your risk of Toxic shock syndrome. Essentially if your vaginal flora is already a little off balance tampons will make it worse.
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∙ 10y agoAs long as the yeast infection has cleared it is okay to wear a tampon.
Bear in mind that tampons are a major cause of vaginal infections - they provide the perfect environment for bacteria to thrive, effect vaginal pH so effect vaginal flora, prevent vaginal cleaning, and many brands contain harmful chemicals. It is a better idea to consider safer more hygienic options such as menstrual cups or softcups.
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∙ 11y agoNo they can't.
A yest infection is sometimes caused by by taking some antibiotics, using perfumed soaps, flavored condoms, wearing tight clothes or through sexual intercourse. Your period might mask the symptoms of a yest infection and sometimes a period can make it worse.
Before your period comes try this:
1. Call your doctor for an anti-fungal pill usually this is called Diflucan. (tell the doctor you get them occasionally but NOT persistent) Many doctors dont like proscribing pills now.
2. Back in the day at home remedies. Like eat Garlic also they say stick a wrapped clove of garlic in the problem area (i did it it relived the pain till i could call my doctor)- it only works for some.
Good luck yest infections are annoying.
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∙ 13y agoYes. A yeast infection would not cause a girl to miss a period. But a period or pms can cause a PH imbalance which can lead to a yeast infection because when you are menstuating your estrogen and sugar production are at its peak and yeast feeds on sugar, and that can cause a yeast infection so make sure you have good hygiene.
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∙ 9y agoNo, menstruation doesn't relieve a yeast infection.
Your vagina naturally has an acidic pH to kill 'bad' bacteria and yeast, while allowing 'good' bacteria to thrive which also helps to keep yeast under control, whereas during menstruation that vaginal pH is less acidic so it can make your vagina more favourable to yeast.
What menstrual products you use can also impact on the infection too. Tampons keep flow in contact with the vagina so further change vaginal pH, as well as giving 'bad' bacteria and yeast a place to thrive within the vagina. Commercial pads make the vulva warm and moist so perfect for 'bad' bacteria and yeast to thrive in the vulva. It's best to use menstrual cups, softcups, and cloth pads in general but certainly these are the best options if you experience a yeast infection.
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∙ 15y agono if eny thing it will be more sore from the mosture,and more itchy
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∙ 11y agoYou can use a light one or perhaps a pantliner depending on the amount of discharge.
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Can you use a tampon 2 days after 1 dose monistat treatment?
Don't use tampons if you still have a yeast infection, or any other vaginal infection. Tampons increase risk of vaginal infections, so if you already have an infection or chance of still having an infection, it may increase. It's best for you to use pads and pantiliners for the rest of your period rather than tampons.
Could you use a tampon when you have a yeast infection and your period at the same time if you're going to a water park and if you change it between every slide and ride?
I'm sorry to say this but it might not be the best thing to do. Tampons are usually not advised while you have a yeast infection but I understand it's hard to use sanitary napkins (pads) while at a water park. I would advise that you wait to go to the water park or not get involved in any of the wet slides or pools.
What sentence can you use for the word yeast?
why do you have a yeast infection?
Can you use hydrocortisone on a yeast infection?
Hydrocortisone will not treat a yeast infection, and can make it worse.
What are safe yogurts to insert with a tampon?
You should only ever use plain pro-biotic sugar-free yogurt in the vagina.Note: The only time you'd need to insert yogurt into your vagina is if you had a yeast infection or to prevent a yeast infection, as tampons are a major cause of infection you shouldn't use tampons at this time - tampons shouldn't be worn if you have an infection, nor should they be used if not menstruating. If you need to insert yoghurt vaginally try freezing the yogurt in ice-cube trays.
What is yeast infection in tagalog?
Yeast infection = Candidiasis (Filipinos also use the English term).
Can a yeast infection be cured if you are on your period?
No, a yeast infection can't be cured by menstruation. If anything a yeast infection may be made worse by menstruation because during menstruation the blood changes the pH of the vagina so it is more favourable to harmful bacteria and yeast. Using certain menstrual products such as tampons or commercial pads can also increase risks of infection, commercial pads especially can cause yeast infections as they prevent air-flow to the genitals so making the area warm and wet so perfect for yeast growth. If you have a yeast infection it's best to seek treatment, confirm diagnosis with a doctor ideally (especially if you're sexually active, in case it's something else), and then you can use over-the-counter yeast infection treatment.
You think you have a yeast infection what do you do?
If you think that you have a yeast infection it's best to go to your doctor to confirm - especially if sexually active in case it is something more serious. You can use an over-the-counter yeast infection treatment once you know that it is a yeast infection.
Can you use clyndamiacin for a yeast infection?
The medication clyndamiacin may be prescribed for a yeast infection, however prolonged use may lead to a yeast infection. This medication can be prescribed both vaginally and orally. Vaginal prescriptions are used for bacterial vaginosis.
Why is it that when your done with your period you always get a yeast infection and then it goes away this time your vaginal is swollen and it hurts?
If you are getting repeated yeast infections, you'll need to visit your doctor and examine your practices as to why they are happening. Anything you insert into your vagina needs to be sterile and clean. If you use tampons, wash your hands first and replace the tampons several times a day. If you are having sex with someone, make sure that they are not transferring an infection to you--make sure they wash up first.
Could mycosyst 150mg be taken when on your period?
Yes, Mycosyst 150mg can be taken during menstruation. Mycosyst is a yeast infection treatment, if this is a vaginal yeast infection do bare in mind that you should not use tampons or commercial menstrual pads such as Always or Kotex - these options could make the infection worse, and while your vaginal flora is out of balance you're more susceptible to further vaginal infections and TSS.
Can you use tampons while treating thrush with cream?
No, tampons should not be used during vaginal infection. Your vagina has a very delicate balance of bacteria naturally occuring that keep the vagina healthy, the acidic pH of the vagina kills 'bad' bacteria while allowing the 'good' bacteria that help keep yeast under control to thrive. Tampons can effect vaginal pH so in turn effect normal bacterial balance, they also allow massive bacterial overgrowth and prevent vaginal cleaning - tampons are a major cause of vaginal infections, using tampons when you already have an infection can make it worse, also if flora is off-balance it is more likely that the bacterium responsible for TSS is also present. You can use pads (although it's best to avoid commercial pads such as Always or Kotex as they prevent air-flow and contain chemicals which can allow increase in bacteria and yeast - best to use cloth pads like Lunapads or Gladrags), softcups, or menstrual cups. Tampons are best avoided.
