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Which Hormone is to Blame for Your Yeast Infection? | Ep. 106
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Still wondering how your hormones influence potential infections, and how you can get to the bottom of it all? Vaginal health is influenced by multiple factors beyond hormones, including blood sugar, gut health, estrogen levels, vaginal pH, and immune function. Understanding these connections can help address and prevent recurrent infections or irritations.
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• Blood sugar spikes provide food for yeast, making glucose stabilization key for preventing infections
• Gut microbiome health mirrors vaginal microbiome health, making digestive issues important to address
• Antibiotics can wipe out beneficial bacteria along with harmful ones, creating imbalances
• Both high and low estrogen can increase infection risk through different mechanisms
• Vaginal pH can be disrupted by menstrual blood, certain products, and sexual activities
• Menstrual products and synthetic underwear can cause irritation and micro-tears
• Stress compromises immune function, making infections more likely
• Most immune function is housed in the digestive system, creating another gut-vaginal connection
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Chapters
1. Introduction to Vaginal Health Influences (00:00:00)
2. Blood Sugar and Yeast Infections (00:04:39)
3. Gut Health and Antibiotics Connection (00:08:41)
4. Estrogen: Too High or Too Low (00:12:41)
5. Vaginal pH and External Factors (00:15:37)
6. Immune Function and Closing Thoughts (00:22:07)
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