Yeast Infection Cure And Treatment

Seven out of ten women experience yeast infection at least once in their life time. Majority of women who had the infection reported that they not only suffered from the symptoms but also had to change their social life.

We first explain the causes of yeast infection and its symptoms, and then we get to the cure and solutions. What are the reasons for yeast infection? There are several kinds of yeast.

The type of yeast that is responsible for most yeast infection is albicans.
If you have a very healthy vagina, it should have yeast cells in a very small number.

There are also bacteria that are known as Lactobacillus acidophilus. Its function is to control the number of yeast. When the bacteria cannot have the number of yeast cells under control, you will develop the symptoms of yeast infection. There are a few known causes.

An antibiotic is the typical cause for the infection. Yeast infection is caused by the rise in the estrogen. It is caused by pregnancy or hormone replacement therapy. Diabetes and HIV can be also its cause.

Itching and soreness are the common infection symptoms. Many women experience the pain during sex, discomfort during urination and thick discharge. It is common that women with infection go through these symptoms one week before the period.

If you have had a yeast infection before and can recognize the symptoms, and you aren't pregnant, you can treat yourself at home with medicines you can buy without a prescription.

Your choices are cream or tables. Some women prefer the tablets since it is not messy like cream. The tablets are put in the vagina. If you have never developed a yeast infection in your life and you have some its symptoms, you should see the doctor.

But, if you have had yeast infection before and know the symptoms and if you are not expecting a baby, you can try over-the-counter medicine.
The options are an antifungal cream or antifungal pills. You put the cream in your vagina.

If you are concerned with the side effects of taking drugs, there are some natural alternatives. Sugar can feed the yeast infection. It will make the infection worse. Avoid the sugar when possible.The yeast cells hate yogurt. You can put some yogurt on tampon and insert it in your vagina.

It is a great idea to eat yogurt to keep you from getting the infection. When you go to the grocery store, you need to buy plain, sugar-free yogurt since sugar can make the infection worse.