Vaginal yeast infection known as bacterial vaginosis appears to be the commonest type of yeast infection. Up to 70% of women will have this infection at least once in their lifetime. It can happen during the second trimester of pregnancy and it may also happen any other time the body is imbalanced and weakened in immunity. Although this ailment is not a threat to life but it can make life worse for anyone. However, there are proven natural vaginal yeast infection treatments that are effective for curing this infection.
What causes vaginal yeast infections?
Vaginal yeast infections or vaginosis occurs where there is some form of imbalance between the acid and yeast present in the vagina. Yeast usually seizes such opportunity to overgrow in the vagina since the area is moist and there is usually more of sugar secretions around this area than other parts of the body. The result is an infection which is characterized by visible symptoms such as redness and soreness of the vagina, itching, serious abdominal pains which are experienced during sex and urination. The infection is also characterized by thick whitish to yellowish discharge in the vaginal area.
The cause of the acid-yeast imbalance in the vagina may be attributed to the use of douches, sprays and perfumes and excessive sugar diets, however, the major cause is the use of birth control pills, steroidal drugs and antibacterial drugs. These treatments affect the good bacteria that help to keep yeast under check in the body. This bacteria is known as lactobacillus acidophilus. Once these bacteria are weakened, depopulated or killed, yeast has enough room to overgrow and this leads to the infection.
How to cure vaginal yeast infections
Like I said, there are cures for this infection although that may not be found in most of the OTC treatments that you are probably used to. Most of the treatments available over the counter only treat the symptoms and leave the actual problem which is the overgrowth of yeast. However, using any of the systems below, you can effectively cure your infection within days completely.
• Stop taking antibiotics, steroidal and birth control pills. They may further weaken your immunity.
• Stop the use of douches, sprays and perfumed products that are meant to enhance bodily freshness. They usually irritate the skin and may cause more itching.
• Get plain yoghurt that contains live cultures. Dip a tampon in it for about 3 minutes. Pull out and place over your vagina for an instant relief from the symptoms and an eventual cure. Yoghurt contains lactobacillus acidophilus in large quantities. Once it makes contact with yeast, it will start to beat it back into the right proportions.
• You can also use apple cider vinegar to take your baths during this period. Always apply about 4 teaspoonfuls of it into your bath water. It is antifungal.
• Garlic may also be inserted into the vagina as a suppository treatment. It is antiviral and antifungal as well.
