Home Remedies For Vaginal Yeast Infection

When faced with Vaginal yeast Infection, your first reaction would certainly be centered on how to treat and get rid of the itchiness as fast as humanly possible. Vaginal yeast infection which is also called Vulvovaginal candidiasis is caused by an overgrowth fungus that naturally lives in the vagina. 

This fungus is called Candida Albicans. The fungus thrives in moist, warm, folded areas of the skin such as the groin, under the breast, or the armpits. While this infection is a common occurrence, they can be very embarrassing for women especially with the discomfort that comes with itching now and then. Studies showed that yeast infections are common and affect 75% of women at some point in their lifetime.

What are the symptoms of Vaginal Yeast Infections? 

The common symptom of Vulvovaginal candidiasis is itching, Others include;

• Burning of the vaginal area due to intense itchiness.
• A discharge which is usually thick and has a cottage-cheese-like consistency
• Painful urination
• Painful sexual intercourse
• Irritation

Also, stress, poorly controlled sugar, and excessive intake of antibiotics can leave you susceptible to an overgrowth of fungus. A situation whereby the normal protective bacteria are eradicated by antibiotics used to treat urinary tract infection or any other infection, the yeast would multiply, invade the tissues and cause irritation of the lining of the vagina. 

Other known conditions that might predispose women to develop a vaginal yeast infection are diabetes, pregnancy, and taking of oral contraceptives. The use of douches or perfumed spray and soaps may also increase a woman’s risk of having a yeast infection. It should be noted that vaginal yeast infection is not the same with sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

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