What is yeast infection treatment? How do you prevent this?
YEAST INFECTION TREATMENT – Here are some tips and ways for women to treat yeast infection and prevent this from developing.
At some point in a woman’s life, she undoubtedly suffered from yeast infection. This fungal infection happens only to women and results in irritation, discharge, and intense itchiness in their organs. This infection leads to burning and itching feeling around the skin or the vulva and some changes in the consistency of their discharge.
What causes this is candida, a type of yeast. The body naturally has candida but when it encounters some imbalance, this is where the infection develops.
This condition is very common and highly treatable.
Certain factors may put a woman at a higher risk and here are some of these factors:
- taking antibiotics, birth control pills, and certain steroids
- being pregnant
- weak immune system or having a condition that makes the immune system weak
- uncontrolled diabetes
Your habits may also likely cause this such as:
- prolonged sitting on wet items of clothing
- not regularly changing your sweaty outfits
- using scented tampons
- using deodorant specifically used in your organ
Here are the symptoms according to a post from Women’s Health:
- Burning, redness, and swelling
- Pain when urinating
- Pain during s*x
- Soreness
- A thick, white vaginal discharge that looks like cottage cheese and does not have a bad smell
The treatment depends if the symptoms are mild or severe.
For cases with mild to moderate symptoms, a doctor might recommend short-course therapy or single-dose oral medication.
If severe, your doctor might recommend long-course therapy, multidose oral medication, or azole resistance therapy.
Meanwhile, there are ways that may be of help to prevent this condition which include:
- Keeping the area clean and dry.
- Avoid douching.
- Eating food with live cultures like yogurt.
- Don’t use feminine hygiene sprays, fragrances, or powders for the organ.
- Refrain from wearing tight pants or shorts and undergarments made of silk or nylon.
- Managing your blood sugar level.
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