chronic yeast infect instead of periods??!!

Hi all first post here - I have run oput of places to turn- I had a hysto about 2 years ago and kept my ovaries. I had suffered from severe endometriosis and fibroids, cysts rupturing on my ovaries etc etc -all my life from 16 till I had my hysto. Now for about the past year or more I have suffered from severe anxiety accompanied by loss of vision, migraines and hives, I have skin issues often, and to top it off my PMS is the wors that it has ever been! Lastly- instead of a menstrual cycle I suffer from a chronic yeast infection every single month and if I do not catch it quick - then it turns to a bacterial infection, I spend all my time on diflucan or other anti-biotics. This is not life- I still have some pain in the general area of the ovaries on occasion, and my IBS is out of control? I am baffled by all of this and have been to both my GYN and an endocrinologist for tests - both Docs said that nothing was amiss- but after knowing this body for as long as I have and all the trouble I have always had- I know that something is not right and connot find a doc to listen to me- Oh one more wonderful thing for about a year now- since my hysto ( my youngest child is now 3 and was not nursed for more than a month) I am lactating enopugh to feed an infant!! Not one of these issues makes the docs as nervous as it does me..any advice? anyone else have any of these troubles?? HELP!! thanks in advance!

Oh ((((sweetie))))) I'm so sorry you're dealing with all of this

My sister, who hasn't had a hyst, has been having yeast infections with practically every period. Her doctors are also baffled as to why this is happening. Then again, she's also having other symptoms, such as recurring cysts and painful periods, so there may be a number of issues going on.

I've also been dealing with increased IBS symptoms since my hyst... though, as I head into menopause, this has been slightly better in the past year or so. When I quizzed my wonderful ob-gyn about this, he mentionned that the bowels settle in in the space vacated by the uterus. This can take quite a bit of time. For those of us who have "sensitive" bowels, this can lead to increased symptoms

I never complained about PMS prior to my surgery. For 3 months after the surgery, my ovaries went on strike. When they went back to work, the PMS was simply unbelievable: I'd be confined to the couch, with a hot water bottle against my tummy and one against my back, just feeling miserable. Since I've practically stopped cycling in the past year, this is less of an issue.

I know how it feels to have doctors not take your symptoms seriously: that's a battle I've had to fight over the past 6 years ... and I'm still fighting it!!!

Is there a possibility of seeing another doctor? Sometimes, fresh eyes is all that's needed (that's the route I'm planning to take if the next appointment still doesn't bring answers).

I too suffered with multiple yeast and bacterial infections after my surgery. I did a little research on line and found that these infections can be caused my a true hormonal balance in your body. Don't count on the fact that your ovaries are working properly. I kept mine as well and found out the hard way that they were not functioning. I started Estratest HS in May and have since switched to the Vivelle Dot patch...but I haven't had any problems with yeast or bacteria since then! You may want to try to find a physician or ARNP that specialize in these type of problems more so than your average OB/GYN. They're out there...you just need to find them!
I wish you happier days to come...hope this helps!
Carrie

Thanks girls- it's good to hear that I am not the only one- I love this site- very welcoming and informative- you girls are wonderful! Now I know what I need to be looking for...Thanks again and ((HUGS))

Hello Everybody:

I've been seeing a doctor who prescribes bio-identical hormones and my last blood showed that I was low in progesterone. Of course I've been experiencing multiple yeast infections since my hysterectomy and my doctor did not want to immediately prescribe progesterone because it induces yeast. Instead my doctor suggested taking Caprylic Acid 350mg to help eliminate yeast (Candida)overgrowth BEFORE taking progesterone. So far, so good.