Why did I get a yeast infection after using the Flourish Vaginal Care System®? What should I do?

The sad irony is that healthy vaginal tissues are more prone to yeast infections than dry, unhealthy tissues are. About half of women harbor small amounts of yeast all the time, but those yeasts are usually kept at low levels through competition for space and nutrients. When the microbiome begins adjusting and vaginal tissues become better moisturized, there is a moment in time when the bad bacteria levels are reduced, but lactobacilli levels have not yet come up, and yeast thrive temporarily. The good news is these are usually easily treated by standard antifungal treatments; see a doctor if you do not respond well to over-the-counter antifungals. We recommend temporarily suspending use of Restore® Moisturizing Vaginal Gel and BiopHresh® Homeopathic Vaginal Suppository (but not Balance) while you are undergoing treatment for yeast with a vaginal medication; you can resume the day after your last intravaginal medication application.