Vaginal Yeast Infection: Treatment and  

Prevention

What are the causes of Vaginal Yeast Infection?

What precuations should be taken to prevent Vaginal Yeast infection?

Is Yeastrol an effective remedy for preventing Vaginal Yeast Infection?

Yeast infection is the most common disease that is caused by yeast fungus. Vaginal yeast infection takes place when too many yeast cells grow in the vagina. It is generally known as vaginal candidiasis or yeast vaginitis. Vaginal yeast infections occur most commonly in women. It is typically caused by the fungus, Candida albicans. It is found that about 75% of women are more likely to have yeast infection in their life time. The causes of vaginal yeast infection in women are due to stress, illness, restlessness, pregnancy or due to intake of antibiotics. Also, those who have diabetes or HIV infection are at increased risk of vaginal yeast infection.

Candida lives in the skin and when any changes occurs on the skin due to stress, medicine or injury, the fungus grows and causes yeast infection. The common symptoms of vaginal yeast infection are:

• Itching or soreness in the vagina.
• Burning sensation during urination.
• Pain during intercourse.
• Thick clumpy white discharge.
• Redness and swelling of the vulva.

Several medications are available for the treatment of vaginal yeast infection in the form of vaginal cream or tablet. You can easily apply this vaginal cream in your vaginal area with the help of applicator. Also, there is no need to take any prescriptions for using this cream. But as vaginal yeast infection is more common in pregnant women, they should not apply this cream without doctor prescription. Including this, oral treatment is also effective for the yeast infection. Oral spray like Yeastrol can be used to get relief from several symptoms of yeast infection. It is homeopathic spray that is purely made of herbal ingredients and is absolutely free of any side effects. Also, it is very easy to use; just spray it under your tongue twice for three times a day and it goes into the bloodstream and works constantly.

Apart from medication, certain precautions are also effective for combating the vaginal yeast infection:

• Keep your vaginal area clean and dry.
• Avoid using perfumed soaps, vaginal sprays or douches.
• Try to change wet sanitary napkins frequently
• After swimming or bathing, completely dry yourself.
• Always wear loose cotton underwear that doesn’t catch moisture.
• Take antibiotics only when needed or prescribed by the doctors.
• If you have diabetes then try to control blood sugar level.

There are several factors that cause vaginal yeast infection like use of antibiotics, contraceptive pills, stress, pregnancy, diabetes, poor immune system, or other high risk factors like HIV infection or chemotherapy. Sometimes, vaginal yeast infection is not properly diagnosed. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to start any treatment after correct diagnosis. It is found that proper treatment can cures up to 90% of vaginal infection within few days.