PCOS and yeast infections

[Guest guest]

This article is very important for all of you having recurrent yeast

infections. I have a friend who thought it was yeast, and it was actually

this:

Vulvar Vistibulitis (Vulvadynia)

By:

Ladd McNamara, M.D.

Vulvar vestibulitis is a little known condition (even among physicians)

which is often mistaken for chronic vaginal yeast infections, both by the

patient and her doctor. This painful condition falls under the global

heading of vulvadynia, which means vulvar pain. Vulvar vestibulitis is

characterized by vaginal rawness, burning, irritation, or any other type of

pain associated with touch or sexual intercourse. The delicate area

surrounding the opening of the vagina is known as the vestibule, and is

technically part of the vulva. It is located on " the inside, " between the

labia minora, but outside the vaginal hymen, or hymenal remnant.

Depending upon severity, women with vulvar vestibulitis usually may not be

able to tolerate wearing pants, bicycle riding, insertion of tampons, or

sexual intercourse. The rawness associated with sex may progress and affect

a woman for years. To the woman, it will seem like a yeast infection that

may get a little better when treated, but really never seems to completely

go away. In fact, it starts occurring more often, and intensifies. The use

of toilet paper, getting in a swimming pool, soaps, yeast creams, and

intercourse all cause severe inflammation and pain.

Patients with this condition seek help from their doctor, and end up seeing

multiple doctors because no one seems to find anything " wrong. " Women with

this problem become frustrated, at least, to being told it is all in their

head, at worst. Occasionally, women are told they have a chronic, or

recurrent " yeast infection, " but this is not the case. Certainly, even

normal levels of vaginal yeast can irritate women with vulvar vestibulitis,

but yeast is NOT the cause of this condition

Because a woman is not able to find a doctor who can help, and her

relationship with her husband or boyfriend is suffering due to the inability

to engage in intercourse, she will become depressed, anxious, and feel

hopeless. Feelings of guilt and inadequacy will accompany depression, and

the stress alone will make vulvar vestibulitis worse.

Hormone, particularly estrogen fluctuations that occur at the time of

ovulation and just before one's period can exacerbate vulvar vestibulitis,

resulting in a flare up. A relative lack of hormones, stress, yeast, and

chemicals all contribute to the woman's silent pain.

In the early phase of vulvar vestibulitis, vaginal creams may offer only

temporary relief, despite the return of symptoms within days. As this

condition progresses, the vestibular-vaginal tissues become increasingly

sensitive to the chemicals found in the creams, particularly propylene

glycol (antifreeze). For this reason the sexual lubricant, Astroglide or KY

Liquid should not be used, since it is made of propylene glycol. KY Jelly is

a better choice for lubrication. Vaginal creams must be prepared by

compounding pharmacies to ensure that there is no exposure to propylene

glycol.

It is true that yeast is often found in women with vulvar vestibulitis, but

the same is true for women without this condition. Yeast and bacteria

normally inhabit the vagina. A change in the vaginal environment, from

hormonal fluctuations, intercourse, the introduction of saliva (which

contains bacteria different from what is in the vagina), the use of

antibiotics, etc., may cause a disturbance in the ratio and balance of

normal vaginal bacteria and yeast.

Women without vulvadynia or vulvar vestibulitis can tolerate an overgrowth

of yeast. However, women with vulvar vestibulitis are extremely sensitive to

even normal amounts of vaginal yeast, let alone an overgrowth! Part of the

initial treatment of vulvar vestibulitis includes trying to keep vaginal

yeast levels below " normal. " Oral medications work best for this. The

reduction of yeast only reduces secondary irritation, and helps reduce

symptoms, but it is not the cure.

It is my belief that vulvar vestibulitis occurs in genetically-susceptible

women, which then becomes triggered by almost any traumatic event, such as

delivery of a baby, intercourse, exposure to anesthesia, or excessive time

in a swimming pool. However, often there is no identifying " cause, " only the

onset of pain, which worsens over time.

It appears that dioxin, a very common toxin found in our environment, may be

the biggest culprit in the onset of this disease. Dioxins come from the

burning of plastics, but also from chlorinated, or bleached products. Years

of exposure to bleached feminine products, toilet paper, laundry detergent,

swimming pools, and even tap water, affect susceptible women, triggering

this condition. After the disease is triggered, the vaginal-vestibular

tissues are extremely sensitive to other chemicals and normal levels of

vaginal yeast, let alone the irritation from intercourse. An inflammatory

reaction ensues, which causes the release of peroxides from the immune

system, which further irritates the delicate skin in this area. Treatment is

aimed at eliminating the cause and contributing factors that worsen this

condition. Patients that see me in the office, or with whom I conduct a

phone consult, are given specific instructions as what to do, and what not

to do. Most women notice results within weeks. The more severe the problem,

the longer it takes to get under control. In some cases, when all my initial

treatment plan fails (in only about 5 to 10% of these cases), the " V-Beam "

plused-dye laser is used, which affords some relief.

If you think you, or someone you know, may be suffering from this condition

..which would be recognized by a woman thinking she has " a chronic yeast

infection that just will not go away, " then have them make an appointment

with me for evaluation and treatment. They do not have to live their lives

in pain, and they certainly should not lose their intimate relationships due

to painful intercourse.

Dr. McNamara is also very experienced in dealing with PCOS. He will not tell

you to " go on the pill " to mask the symptoms.he can get rid of the problem

causing them. His website can be found at www.laddmcnamara.com

<http://www.laddmcnamara.com/> . He does consults. If you are interested,

let me know and I will give you the details.

Have a blessed day!

Evie Maddox

<https://www.eves-best.com> https://www.eves-best.com Check out my new

store!

<http://maddox.usana.com> http://maddox.usana.com Live longer, breathe

easier, and KNOW that you are taking the BEST supplement available today!

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[Guest guest]

Hey thanks for the article. I don't think that's what I had as I know it's mild

PCOS. But I hope this helps others on here with that problem.

Even if you don't have chronic yeast trouble it's best to not use chemicals of

any kind in that area.

Cheers

Sue

Evie Maddox <evie@...> wrote:

This article is very important for all of you having recurrent yeast

infections. I have a friend who thought it was yeast, and it was actually

this:

Vulvar Vistibulitis (Vulvadynia)

By:

Ladd McNamara, M.D.

Vulvar vestibulitis is a little known condition (even among physicians)

which is often mistaken for chronic vaginal yeast infections, both by the

patient and her doctor. This painful condition falls under the global

heading of vulvadynia, which means vulvar pain. Vulvar vestibulitis is

characterized by vaginal rawness, burning, irritation, or any other type of

pain associated with touch or sexual intercourse. The delicate area

surrounding the opening of the vagina is known as the vestibule, and is

technically part of the vulva. It is located on " the inside, " between the

labia minora, but outside the vaginal hymen, or hymenal remnant.

Depending upon severity, women with vulvar vestibulitis usually may not be

able to tolerate wearing pants, bicycle riding, insertion of tampons, or

sexual intercourse. The rawness associated with sex may progress and affect

a woman for years. To the woman, it will seem like a yeast infection that

may get a little better when treated, but really never seems to completely

go away. In fact, it starts occurring more often, and intensifies. The use

of toilet paper, getting in a swimming pool, soaps, yeast creams, and

intercourse all cause severe inflammation and pain.

Patients with this condition seek help from their doctor, and end up seeing

multiple doctors because no one seems to find anything " wrong. " Women with

this problem become frustrated, at least, to being told it is all in their

head, at worst. Occasionally, women are told they have a chronic, or

recurrent " yeast infection, " but this is not the case. Certainly, even

normal levels of vaginal yeast can irritate women with vulvar vestibulitis,

but yeast is NOT the cause of this condition

Because a woman is not able to find a doctor who can help, and her

relationship with her husband or boyfriend is suffering due to the inability

to engage in intercourse, she will become depressed, anxious, and feel

hopeless. Feelings of guilt and inadequacy will accompany depression, and

the stress alone will make vulvar vestibulitis worse.

Hormone, particularly estrogen fluctuations that occur at the time of

ovulation and just before one's period can exacerbate vulvar vestibulitis,

resulting in a flare up. A relative lack of hormones, stress, yeast, and

chemicals all contribute to the woman's silent pain.

In the early phase of vulvar vestibulitis, vaginal creams may offer only

temporary relief, despite the return of symptoms within days. As this

condition progresses, the vestibular-vaginal tissues become increasingly

sensitive to the chemicals found in the creams, particularly propylene

glycol (antifreeze). For this reason the sexual lubricant, Astroglide or KY

Liquid should not be used, since it is made of propylene glycol. KY Jelly is

a better choice for lubrication. Vaginal creams must be prepared by

compounding pharmacies to ensure that there is no exposure to propylene

glycol.

It is true that yeast is often found in women with vulvar vestibulitis, but

the same is true for women without this condition. Yeast and bacteria

normally inhabit the vagina. A change in the vaginal environment, from

hormonal fluctuations, intercourse, the introduction of saliva (which

contains bacteria different from what is in the vagina), the use of

antibiotics, etc., may cause a disturbance in the ratio and balance of

normal vaginal bacteria and yeast.

Women without vulvadynia or vulvar vestibulitis can tolerate an overgrowth

of yeast. However, women with vulvar vestibulitis are extremely sensitive to

even normal amounts of vaginal yeast, let alone an overgrowth! Part of the

initial treatment of vulvar vestibulitis includes trying to keep vaginal

yeast levels below " normal. " Oral medications work best for this. The

reduction of yeast only reduces secondary irritation, and helps reduce

symptoms, but it is not the cure.

It is my belief that vulvar vestibulitis occurs in genetically-susceptible

women, which then becomes triggered by almost any traumatic event, such as

delivery of a baby, intercourse, exposure to anesthesia, or excessive time

in a swimming pool. However, often there is no identifying " cause, " only the

onset of pain, which worsens over time.

It appears that dioxin, a very common toxin found in our environment, may be

the biggest culprit in the onset of this disease. Dioxins come from the

burning of plastics, but also from chlorinated, or bleached products. Years

of exposure to bleached feminine products, toilet paper, laundry detergent,

swimming pools, and even tap water, affect susceptible women, triggering

this condition. After the disease is triggered, the vaginal-vestibular

tissues are extremely sensitive to other chemicals and normal levels of

vaginal yeast, let alone the irritation from intercourse. An inflammatory

reaction ensues, which causes the release of peroxides from the immune

system, which further irritates the delicate skin in this area. Treatment is

aimed at eliminating the cause and contributing factors that worsen this

condition. Patients that see me in the office, or with whom I conduct a

phone consult, are given specific instructions as what to do, and what not

to do. Most women notice results within weeks. The more severe the problem,

the longer it takes to get under control. In some cases, when all my initial

treatment plan fails (in only about 5 to 10% of these cases), the " V-Beam "

plused-dye laser is used, which affords some relief.

If you think you, or someone you know, may be suffering from this condition

..which would be recognized by a woman thinking she has " a chronic yeast

infection that just will not go away, " then have them make an appointment

with me for evaluation and treatment. They do not have to live their lives

in pain, and they certainly should not lose their intimate relationships due

to painful intercourse.

Dr. McNamara is also very experienced in dealing with PCOS. He will not tell

you to " go on the pill " to mask the symptoms.he can get rid of the problem

causing them. His website can be found at www.laddmcnamara.com

<http://www.laddmcnamara.com/> . He does consults. If you are interested,

let me know and I will give you the details.

Have a blessed day!

Evie Maddox

<https://www.eves-best.com> https://www.eves-best.com Check out my new

store!

<http://maddox.usana.com> http://maddox.usana.com Live longer, breathe

easier, and KNOW that you are taking the BEST supplement available today!

http://www.thinkbeforeyoupink.org