Is glycerin a major factor in why personal lubricants and condoms would be giving me yeast infections?

Question by kiwi8: Is glycerin a major factor in why personal lubricants and condoms would be giving me yeast infections?
I (and my doctor) have ruled out many other factors that cause the “typical” yeast infection. Tight clothes, bathing suits, and etc. I also know it is a yeast infection and not something else. My immune system is not compromised and I am not on hormonal BC. Seeking solid knowledge that glycerin based products are causing this and others who may be sensitive to this as well. Thanks!
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Answer by Gracielacey
That could be the issue. When I was 20 or so, my boyfriend and I used condoms and we got yeast infections.. I am still not sure if it was the lube on teh condom that caused it or not, but I try to be careful and only use Trojans now.

It sounds like you have already explored this already…but my best friend and sister in law cannot wear anything other than cotton underwear (doesn’t matter if its thong or what we call “full butt” underwear) or they will get yeast infections.

Also I get them if I use any other tampons brands besides Tampax – don’t know why.

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