If you have itching or soreness in your vagina and a burning sensation while you pee or pain during sex or all the above symptoms, then my dear lady, you’re looking at a yeast infection.
Yeast is a fungus that normally lives in the vagina in small numbers. A vaginal yeast infection means that too many yeast cells are growing in the vagina. Now, yeast infections are quite bothersome. Some women also have a thick, clumpy, white discharge that has no odor and looks a little like cottage cheese.
But the good news here is that its quite treatable and fairly simple to treat too. Only don’t quack yourself at home waiting for it to disappear.
Take charge and visit a doctor.
Why Does It Happen?
Yeast infections usually occur because of imbalance in the body. This imbalance can be due to any of the following causes.
• antibiotics (they lower the amount of lactobacillus, or good bacteria, in the vagina)
• pregnancy
• uncontrolled diabetes
• weak immune system
• poor eating habits, including a lot of sugary foods
• hormonal imbalance near your menstrual cycle
• birth control pills (sometimes it can uptick the production of yeast in your vagina)
• stress
• lack of sleep
What You Should Do
Consult a good gynaecologist. Simple form of yeast infections normally don’t even require tests, just an internal examination. Your doctor will very likely begin by prescribing you a 1-3 day regimen of an antifungal cream, ointment, tablet, or suppository. But if you have recurrent infections, or there is a lot of soreness and rashes in your vaginal walls, then the regimen is longer, including treatment of your sexual partner too.
But in the meantime, you should consume these foods to help get rid of your infection, even as you follow your medication regime.
Yogurt: It’s loaded with good bacteria and will help restore the balance in your vajayjay.
Tea Tree Oil: The essential oil derived from tea tree leaves is a known anti-fungal agent.
Garlic: Put a peeled garlic clove into your vagina at bedtime. It’s kinda stinky, but it will clear up your infection in no time.
What You Shouldn’t Do
Don’t wear tight jeans, leggings, pantyhose until your infection clears up. Wear breathable fabrics.
This also includes underwear. Cotton underwear is your best bet and at bedtime, just sleep commando.
Change out of your soiled gym clothes and wet swimming suit as soon as you’re done.
