"at least 75% of women, causing up to three or four infections in their lifetime"
What Is A Yeast Infection?
Woman personal Health.A yeast infection is generally stated as an irritation caused by the fungus/yeast candida, and is generally located around the vagina (vulva) in women. Candida grows fairly commonly around the vagina normally in small numbers however if there is an imbalance in the normal bacteria, a growth in the number of yeast present can occur meaning an infection may occur. Vaginal yeast infections are generally uncommon and affect at least 75% of women, causing up to three or four infections in their lifetime. However if the candida yeast shifts to a fungal form, severe health problems may occur such as future birthing problems, sexual discomfort, fevers, sweats and many more problems.
What Are The General Symptoms To Look Out For?
Usually the most common symptom that can be easily spotted is an itchiness in and around the vaginal area. Other symptoms that may be seen include: burning, redness, swelling around the vaginal area, pain when urinating, pain during sex, and a thick white discharge (with no smell). These symptoms may be either mild or severe.
Are There Any Natural Remedies For Repeat Infections?
Normally yeast infections should be checked by doctors to determine that they are in fact just yeast infections and not severe sexually transmitted diseases such as chlamydia or gonorrhea. If you suffer from repeat yeast infections, it may become tedious or even embarrassing to repeated see the doctor and explain all the regular symptoms over and over again. Therefore natural remedies and cures have been brought out on to the market to deal with the incidence of yeast infections and to stop them coming back. Normally antifungal medicines are used to treat the infections using: ointments, creams, tablets or suppositories than are inserted into the vagina. Natural remedies do not use these forms of treatments so side effects are reduced. Natural remedies include the use of alterations in diet and daily routines so that infections do not keep occurring.
What Can Cause Yeast Infections?
Yeast infections can be caused by a variety of factors that are in your daily lifestyle, such as:
- Stress
- Sickness
- Lack of sleep
- Poor diet
- Pregnancy
- Period
- Birth control pills
- Antibiotics
- Steroid medicines
- and Diseases.
