Yeast Infection and Yeast Infection Symptoms

Vaginal yeast infection is very common ailment among women therefore home remedies for yeast infections are becoming increasingly popular. Three-quarters of all women will get vaginal thrush at some stage in their lives. Although the lucky ones only suffer one attack of, many get it several times a year. While thrush is not life-threatening it can still cause a lot of distress. So yeast infection symptoms are in the centre of interest.

Facts about Vaginal Yeast Infection:

• Thrush is not a sexually transmitted disease. It is important to differentiate from other (e.g. bacterial) vaginal infections (BV).
• Women may be more susceptible to vaginal Candida infection if they are pregnant or have diabetes.
• The use of antibiotics or birth control pills can promote Candida infections. So can frequent vaginal douching.

Cause and Symptoms of Yeast Infection

Yeast Infection Symptoms of the Vagina:

• Itching and/or soreness in and around the entrance to the vagina. Vaginal itching.
• Thick, whitish vaginal discharge with a texture like soft or cottage cheese. Vaginal discharge does not smell unpleasant.
• Burning discomfort around the vaginal opening, especially if urine touches the area.
• Swelling of the labia.
• Pain or discomfort during sexual intercourse.

Yeast Infection Cures

 

CONTRACEPTIVE PILL

Birth control pill makes you more susceptible to yeast infections. Some get recurrent candida infections during the usage of contraceptive pills. In that case it is wise to give up the pill and use other birth control methods. Giving up the pill is good for your health anyway and is great yeast infection cure.

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Prevention of Vaginal Yeast Infection

Best yeast infection cures are preventing the outbreaks of Candida yeast.
While there is no simple solution to prevent thrush, there are a number of things you can do to prevent getting yeast infection so frequently. Find below a pretty list of preventive home remedies for yeast infections.

• Avoid wearing tights, underwear not made of cotton, leggings, Lycra shorts and tight jeans or trousers. Do not wear underpants at night. Sufficient airing is an essential part of yeast infection cure.

• Wash and wipe the genital area from front to back. This may help prevent getting bacteria and yeast from the rectal area into the vagina. You can wet a couple of clean cotton wool balls in water and use to wipe once and then throw them away.

• Use sanitary pads rather than tampons during a period.

• Avoid perfumed soaps, genital sprays, colored or perfumed toilet paper, deodorant pads or tampons, bubble baths and any other irritants such as disinfectants.

• Use intim soaps with acidic pH on the genital area.

• Change your laundry detergent or fabric softener if you think it may be irritating your genital area.

• Avoid hot tubs.

• Do not use vaginal douche too frequently.

• Bath or shower daily and pat your genital area dry.

• If prescribed an antibiotic, remind your doctor that you tend to get yeast infection. If the antibiotic course is essential, start taking Probiotic supplements, eat plenty of garlic and plain live yogurt or Lactobacillus acidophilus capsules into the vagina as preventives.

As you can see there many little everyday details which can help you to prevent a new outbreak of vaginal yeast infection. They are simple home remedies for yeast infections.

 

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