A common cause of yeast infections is the use of antibiotics. Since most antibiotics are non-selective they will kill the good bacteria as well as the bad. This allows the yeast, which is naturally occurring in the vagina to become overgrown, causing symptoms of a yeast infection. Yeast sufferers should avoid taking antibiotics unless absolutely necessary.

A way to counteract the overkill of good bacteria when antibiotics are taken is to take a product along with the antibiotic that will put the good bacteria back in the vaginal tract and in the gut. Yogurt can be considered a natural treatment for yeast infection. It is alive with acidophilus or other kinds of live cultures. Make sure that the product says that it contains live and active cultures. The yogurt can be eaten or inserted directly into the vaginal canal. Only unflavored and unsweetened yogurt should be inserted into the vaginal canal.

Tree tree oil is a natural antiseptic and antifungal and has been used as a successful natural treatment for yeast infections. The tea tree oil can be inserted into the vaginal canal on an applicator-type tampon. The rim of the insertion end of the tampon should be treated with petroleum jelly or KY Jelly so that the tea tree oil will not absorb into the fibers. After applying the jelly to the tampon just add 5-10 drops of the tea tree oil onto the tip and insert it into the vaginal canal. The tea tree oil can burn the external areas of the vagina so it is best to put a coating of the KY Jelly externally before inserting the tea tree oil soaked tampon.

Garlic is another natural treatment for yeast infection because it is considered to be an antifungal. It must first be peeled to remove the outer skin. Try not to nick the outer shell of the garlic glove because it contains a compound that can irritate skin if it touches the vulva area of the vagina prior to insertion. The outer area should first be treated with petroleum jelly if irritation is a concern. The peeled garlic clove can be wrapped in a small piece of cheese cloth that is tied off at the end with a piece of dental floss to use for removing, or you can just insert the garlic clove by itself into the vagina. It can be removed by bearing down and inserting your fingers into the vaginal canal to grasp it.

Yeast thrives on sugar so another natural treatment for yeast infection is limiting sugar and starches in your diet. Some of the more common herbs that have used to successfully treat yeast infections are caprylic acid, oil of oregano and olive leaf extract. Many of the all natural formulations found in health food stores will contain one or a combination of these herbs.

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Any woman that has had a yeast infection knows that uncomfortable feeling. You just know that everyone around you is aware of the problem, even though they probably have no idea. Between the itching, redness and possible odor this time in life is not pleasant. Tips on getting rid of a yeast infection vary from person to person, doctor or website.
Of course the most obvious way to rid yourself of a yeast infection would be store treatments. We all know about those little tube applicators and the medicine you get to use. These treatments come in 1, 3 and 7 day treatment formulas. It seems to me that the longer the treatment, the better the results. Also you get cream in most treatment packages that helps the outer areas to prevent itching and/or redness.
At home remedies are quite popular these days in getting rid of yeast infections. One way is to use yogurt as a bacteria fighting agent. The live cultures are great when ingested and if you take an empty tampon applicator and fill it with yogurt(unflavored). Then just stick the applicator in the freezer until it is frozen. The applicator is then inserted as a tampon would be. This helps with the itching and helps keeps things cool where you need it most. It might sound unorthodox, but it works.
The simpliest ideas for getting rid of a yeast infection are actually good common sense. Wearing cotton underwear is a start. Also thongs tend to spread bacteria and should be avoided. Wiping front to back is key in avoiding yeast infections. When showering use gentle body washes with little scent. Avoiding douching and if you feel like you must then use a vinegar and water based one. Keeping a watchful on things below will make for a better feeling above and beyond.

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Yeast infection & menstruating.

Okay so, I recently discovered I had a yeast infection. I read some stuff about natural remedies for it, because I'm uninsured and such. I read a few things about when you menstruate the pH levels in your vagina change, and makes it hard for yeast to survive. I just started my period Read the rest of this entry »

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Itchy- yeast infection?

I got tested for STD's wednesday, did a pap and pelvic exam as well. So far I haven't heard anything back and my doc says “no news is good news” and they they call ASAP when STD's pop up… anyway… he noticed a little overgrowth in yeast and gave me Diflucan (1 pill to take by mouth Read the rest of this entry »

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