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Recurring yeast infections can feel frustrating, painful, and often isolating. If you’ve been told it’s “just a hygiene issue” or repeatedly treated with antifungals—only to have symptoms return—it’s time for a deeper look. At Patients Medical in NYC, our integrative and functional medicine team identifies and treats the underlying causes of yeast overgrowth for long-term relief.
Yeast infections occur when Candida albicans (a naturally occurring fungus) overgrows, disrupting the body’s delicate microbiome. Common types include:
Recurring infections? This signals deeper imbalances (gut, immune, or hormonal).
Conventional care often treats yeast infections as isolated events. But in functional medicine, we recognize them as symptoms of deeper imbalances.
At Patients Medical, we use advanced functional lab tests to detect underlying imbalances and triggers for yeast overgrowth.
We use targeted anti-Candida diets to starve yeast and rebalance your microbiome. Plans are tailored to your labs and symptoms. May include:
Gradual food reintroduction guided by symptoms
Nature provides powerful antifungals without harsh side effects. We carefully select and rotate:
Saccharomyces boulardii (beneficial yeast to crowd out Candida)
We rebuild the gut lining and rebalance flora with:
Targeted probiotics (high-quality, strain-specific)
For women, estrogen dominance or birth control pills may promote Candida growth. We offer:
Herbal support like DIM and chasteberry
We support your immune system and detox pathways to prevent relapse:
Liver and lymphatic system cleansing herbs
Sarah, 34, had 6 yeast infections in a year despite antifungals. Testing revealed:
Our 4-month plan included:
Chronic yeast infections occur frequently (4+ times a year) and are often linked to underlying gut or immune issues.
They can provide temporary relief, but without addressing root causes, infections usually return.
Yes. Yeast feeds on sugar and refined carbs. Dietary changes are a key part of long-term recovery.
Yes. Candida can affect men—especially if gut health, diet, or immunity is impaired.
Most patients experience improvement within 2–4 weeks, with full recovery in 8–12 weeks.
Yes, especially strains like Lactobacillus rhamnosus and Saccharomyces boulardii.
Absolutely. Candida toxins (acetaldehyde) can disrupt energy and cognition.
We often begin with stool testing, organic acids, and hormone panels.
Yes—many patients do extremely well with herbs, diet, and lifestyle shifts.
We’re out-of-network, but we provide superbills for reimbursement. Some labs may be partially covered.
Patients Medical specializes in gently helping the patient identify the root cause of their medical issues and then assist them to recover from their problems to help them move forward to good health.
To schedule an in person on Tele-medicine appointment, please call our office at (212) 794-8800 or email us at info@PatientsMedical.com We look forward to hearing from you
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