Keeper causing YI and what to do

[thelastcow.livejournal.com]

Sooo I have what appears to be my fourth yeast infection since February. The first one was random, the second one was triggered by anti-biotics, the third I SUSPECT was from my Keeper cup, and now I really do think it's the Keeper because I have the Ominous Itch & Irritation Duo that started when I took out the Keeper last night.

I've washed the cup thoroughly, repeatedly, and it still stinks. Gross, I know, but nothing I do seems to work and I can't boil it because it'll melt. Frankly, I'm starting to give up on it (it smells and is possibly harboring yeast bacteria - or am I paranoid?) and contemplating just sucking it up getting a Diva. I've had the Keeper for 8 years now (it was a first period present) but have only been using it for the last three or so. Is it time to toss it?

Also, I just went and got plain Liberty Organic Probiotic Yogurt, dipped a tampon in it (I only have tampons lying around because the doctor told me last time that it'd be a good idea to use them so they could pull yeast out), put in the tampon, and tried to put in more yogurt with the applicator. How many times should I repeat this? I've heard it's the thing to do, does anyone have any other input? I want to try to stave this off as much as I can...

Comments

[nickelshoe.livejournal.com]

Are you thinking about a Diva Cup because it's silicone? If the rubber Keeper fits you well, you might want to buy their silicone Moon Cup instead.

[shirasade]

Could you disinfect your Keeper in tea tree oil and water or does that also affect the rubber?

[whiterabit.livejournal.com]

I know that when I have a yeast infection, I rinse my vagina out atleast three times a day with apple cider vinegar. Perhaps you could uses the same mixture (1 cup of warm water + 2 tbp apple cider vinegar) and soak your Keeper in it? It kills the yeast in my vagina, maybe it will help your cup??

[poppleshatesyou.livejournal.com]

Could you be developing a latex allergy? Which is triggering the yeast? When i still used the keeper i thought it might be contributing to reoccurring yeast, and it actually turned out that my vagina just was not down with rubber being up in it for such an extended amount of time. Once i switched to the Diva my problems ceased.

You might also have better luck with relief if you start taking acidophilus and or inserting the capsules vaginally. I find it to be much more effective then yogurt. Also as a side note..i can't believe your doctor told you to use a tampon while you had a YI. ouch!!

[skeas.livejournal.com]

I love my Keeper Moon Cup! I definitely think that a silicone menstrual cup is worth the investment. Sometimes you can find them on eBay for pretty cheap. Otherwise, South Coast Shopping (where I got my cup from) has them for $18.95. (http://www.southcoastshopping.com/?page=shop/flypage&product_id=353&keyword=moon+cup&searchby=keyword&offset=0&fs=1&CLSN_2536=12396935822536438a281deb27e971dd)