Preteen Yeast Infections

OTC treatments like Monistat and Gyne-lotrimin can still be used -- you just don't need to use the applicator. She can just apply it herself to the outside, and it should take care of it.

I have only had one yeast infection in my life, but it happened when I was pregnant so I was especially leery of any medications. I was able to beat it with acidopholus supplements (you can get them at a health food store with all of the vitamins, etc.) and lots of yogurt with live active cultures (more acidopholus).

Hope this helps!

Hi,

There is a homeopathic supplement available that I use. It takes longer to clear up but does not require insertion of anything. The brand I use is called AZO Yeast. Also yogurt helps and staying clean and dry.

If symptoms persist then the doctor can prescribe a pill that you take once that clears it up as well.

Hope this helps!
DaL

I know the doctor has suggested yogart and cranberries to change the Ph of the body before trying drugs, but maybe some monistat cream would help if it itches

Your local health food store should have some homeopathic yeast tablets that she can put under her tongue. I think you can also pick up Aloe Life there and that can be applied directly to help with her symptoms.

Good luck!
D.

Hmmm...

If it is a full-blown yeast infection, you might need a real drug that your daughter's doctor can prescribe--like the oral medication Diflucan. To help prevent yeast infections, your daughter can eat yogurt or drink kefir regularly. Yeast infections feed on sugar, so cutting down on sugary foods and drinks will help. Also, tight-fitting pants should be avoided, and wearing cotton underwear helps (no thongs--although I hope this is not an issue since she is 11! :-). Of course, not hanging out in wet or sweaty clothing after swimming or exercising is important, as is wiping from front to back and showering daily.

By the way, unless your daughter has already been treated for a yeast infection by her doctor, doctors usually like to diagnose the first one to make sure that it isn't something else...

Good luck!
:-) D.