Yeast infections are not a comfortable thing physically or verbally. Women in particular suffer from them, but as common as vaginal yeast infections are, women still do not like to discuss them or admit to them. But you are not alone and it is not something that should embarrass you. Seventy five per cent of women have dealt with a yeast infection or will have to, and doctors see it all the time. Treatment for yeast infections can be just as frustrating as the infection itself as many women are not happy with over the counter products anymore. They are looking for information on how they got the infection in the first place, and what can they do from home, so this article will provide it.
On everyone lives many different micro-organisms and the two we are interested in today are a fungus called Candida Albicans and the good bacteria. These two tiny things when in balance with each other means all is well and we are healthy, as the good bacteria keep the fungus at low and harmless levels. But if your immune system is not working at full strength, you are on antibiotics, pregnant, uncontrolled diabetes or other triggers happen that allow the fungus to overgrow, that is when a yeast infection happens. The vagina is most often the area of infection due to the ideal breeding grounds it offers of warmth and dampness. External signs are a swelling, redness, itching and burning.
Of course keeping clean is important, but as important as washing is the drying. Keep the area as dry as you can. This means change underwear if you have to, keep out of wet clothing and wear cotton panties as this allows the skin to breathe. Avoid tight clothing that makes you sweaty. Using perfumed products, scented soaps, harsh detergents and so on can also trigger a yeast infection as they upset the vagina’s natural balance.
Try over the counter treatments if you want to which usually come in the form of pills, creams or suppositories, but know there are natural ones that are just as effective and are cheaper and have no side effects. Garlic, yogurt, tea tree oil are just three possibilities there are many others.
You may find that the first treatment you try is ineffective but don’t just give up and let your yeast infection go unchecked, it will only worsen. Keep trying treatments until you find one that is effective for you.
For more info on how to deal with candida, check out our candida symptoms and cure website, where you can find plenty of information on the subject. Today’s special: vaginal yeast infection