I just got my tonsils out a few days ago, and was put on an antibiotic to prevent infection. I have also been living on a diet of freeze pops and popsicles because it has been the only thing i have been able to swallow. So a combination of being on an antibiotic and eating a lot of sugary things, I now have a yeast infection. I also just got my period and it makes everything worse. I can’t swallow pills and I am afraid that the creams will be very messy. How much will yogurt help ( I have just been able to start eating it again) and how long should I expect this yeast infection to last?
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While you’ve got your period, topical treatments are probably not a great idea. After your period, Canestan or a similar product should clear that up. They have applicators to avoid too much messiness, but wearing a pantyliner to catch extra lotion is probably a good idea.
In the mean time, avoid sugary foods, and eat plenty of plain yoghurt and garlic. Keep clean, wear cotton underwear, and let your genitals ‘breathe’ as much as possible.
Also, consider alternative menstrual products, such as reusable cloth pads, as these are meant to reduce the incidence of yeast infections.
The yogurt will help a bit. You could try applying the medicated cream to the outside of the tampon applicators–it couldn’t hurt, and that would be the least messy way to apply it.
You could also call either the doctor who did your tonsillectomy or your regular Ob/Gyn and see if there is such a thing as liquid diflucan, or if the pharmacist can prepare it as a suspension.
Drink lots of fluids, and as soon as your period is over, you can start back with the creams and suppositories.
You probably won’t get back to normal until after the round of antibiotic treatment is over.
your period should help with that you have your period to cleanse your body. but idk since ur still taking meds. it usually goes away by itself. Yogurt and garlic will help