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Yeast infection after ureaplasma

Posted By Sarzp (Los Angeles, California, United States) on 08/26/2012

I am 36 years old and have always suffered from frequent bouts of cystitis (often bacterial despite strict hygiene, diet etc. But sometimes not), always after sex. Almost three months ago I came down with a severe attack (urethritis, chronic pelvic pain, burning on urination, stomach cramps, severe diarrhea, vaginal burning and redness) but this time the urine cultured negative as did every other STD test and an ultrasound of my ovaries. I have seen eleven doctors in total, including three gynocologists and two urologists at Cedars Sinai and none of them could figure out what was wrong. They just told me I must have Interstitial Cystitis.

After reading about the role of ureaplamsa urealyticum in Interstitial Cystitis, I decided to fly to London, where I am from originally, to see a specialist since the role of ureaplasma is more widely recognized there. He tested me and the PCR swab came back positive for ureaplasma urealyticum. I completed three weeks of Doxycycline and Clarithromycin. After the first week of Doxycycline, I was retested and it came back negative. However, I am still in pain so I just sent a second retest to London to confirm it wasn't a false negative and am waiting for the results.

In the meantime, my doctor has given me a 10 day course of Diflucan as he is concerned about candida and how swollen my stomach has become. I have taken four days so far and although my stomach seems to have settled a little, I now have a yeast infection. Could it be that the Diflucan has given me a yeast infection or could it be that, even though I had no discharge before, it was a yeast infection all along that was causing the vulvar redness and burning?

I found your site and am wondering if hydrogen peroxide might be a good thing to try, not only for the yeast infection but also in case there is a potential bacteria in my bladder that is not identified. My only concern is that I have read mycoplasma/ureaplasma, although anaerobic, release hydrogen peroxide that damages tissues and that is why the inflammation and tissue damage takes a long time to repair after these infections.

I would really appreciate your advice and recommendation.

Replied by Lauren (Sydney, Australia) on 08/17/2012

I've also been diagnosed with this. You can find out almost nothing about it! I use oregano oil and baking powder for symptoms but i'm actually going to juice fast to see if it helps. I found that gluten, sugar and stress can inflame this. I wish we had other options than anti-biotics!

Replied by Timh (Louisville, Ky, Usa) on 08/27/2012

Sarzp, Hydrogen peroxide therapy would be recommended as a last resort kinda thing rather than first choice. I would recommend any or many herbs and nutrients prescribed for the enhancement of the immune system. And there are other issues like unclean air, water, and food that can depress immune function, so do cover those bases first. Any detoxification diets or methods would also help as the presence of heavy metals, zenobiotics, etc. in the body are major immune depressors.

If you have the time open a notepad and read and copy info from prior E.C. Post under "conditions" concerning your particular illness that would raise your awareness of the possibilities for natural treatment (although it seems you have already read some post). After purchasing your grocery list of natural remedies, begin w/ recommended doses on labels and work your way to larger doses as might be needed for chronic or severe cases.

Hope this helps and good luck.

Replied by Mimi (United States) on 11/09/2016

Hi,

I had a terrible vaginal infection and I thought it would sort itself out but after a month, I finally went to the doctor, who made a visual diagnosis of yeast infection and sent in a swab sample to the lab. She prescribed Diflucan, which research showed would result in Bacterial Vaginosis because the anti-fungal would further disrupt the natural flora of the vagina.

I then went to my acupuncturist who gave me Chinese herbs for 2x/day. After 2 days, the symptoms were gone so I started taking the herbs once a day. On Day 4, I feel like the itchiness and irritation is back and I also got the news that my lab test was positive for ureaplasma urealyticum. My doctor is now prescribing doxycycline, which may wreak more havoc in my body.

Wonder if the Ureaplasma Urealyticum may disrupt the vaginal flora and cause an yeast infection? After reading a lot on the internet, I don't know what to believe about Ureaplasma Urealyticum. Some say that it is present in most women and it does not do any harm. While others say, it is an STI and can cause problems.

I have chronic health issues due to excessive stress, pre-diabetic, chronic fatigue, and nutrient deficient. Can this microorganism be harmful to someone with compromised health?

There has to be healthier alternatives to these anti-fungal and anti-bacterial pharmaceuticals. I'm going back to my acupuncturist as soon as I can and find out what else I can take for this. I have also read that colloidal silver would work on ureaplasma urealyticum.

Please share what you have found useful.

Replied by Meems (Washington Dc) on 11/09/2016

Sarzp,

Certainly, the Doxycycline and Clarithromycin may have played a role in your yeast infection or the ureaplasma urealyticum may have been the cause of your yeast infection. Since its been over 4 years, I'm wondering what happened and if you have found the solution. If so, what?

Thanks,

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