Ever had a Vaginal Yeast infection?
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A yeast infection, also known as candidiasis or Thrush.
Yeast infections are primarily caused by an overgrowth of the fungus Candida albicans.
Yeast infections are primarily caused by an overgrowth of the fungus Candida albicans.
In the vagina, there is a bacteria that naturally lives in there i.e "Lactobacillus acidophilus". This helps fight overgrowth of microorganisms capable of causing infection.
This bacteria also helps keep the vagina flora or vaginal pH in check.
Once there is an imbalance between the good and the bad, boom you begin to experience certain symptoms.
Once there is an imbalance between the good and the bad, boom you begin to experience certain symptoms.
These Certain Symptoms Include:
โข Itching of the vulva and vaginal area
โข Burning, swelling, redness and rashes in the genital area
โข A thick, white, cottage cheese-like discharge
โข Discomfort during sexual intercourse or urination.
โข Vaginal sores or pains
โข Itching of the vulva and vaginal area
โข Burning, swelling, redness and rashes in the genital area
โข A thick, white, cottage cheese-like discharge
โข Discomfort during sexual intercourse or urination.
โข Vaginal sores or pains
These are factors that can cause a pH Imbalance:
โข Use of feminine wash/harsh and scented soaps.
โข Antibiotics use or abuse
โข Douching
โข Sex without proper lube & with multiple sexual partners
โข Stress, Bad diet choices, poor sleep
โข Diabetes, HIV, Hormonal Imbalance.
โข Use of feminine wash/harsh and scented soaps.
โข Antibiotics use or abuse
โข Douching
โข Sex without proper lube & with multiple sexual partners
โข Stress, Bad diet choices, poor sleep
โข Diabetes, HIV, Hormonal Imbalance.
How can you treat this when one contracts it?
Treatment isn't a one size fits all, as it has to be personalized based on how often it reoccurs and the severity of the infection.
Treatment isn't a one size fits all, as it has to be personalized based on how often it reoccurs and the severity of the infection.
Also, a proper diagnosis needs to be made to ensure it isn't being confused with other types of infection, enabling effective treatment.
Hence, you need to discuss symptoms with a qualified health care provider.
Hence, you need to discuss symptoms with a qualified health care provider.
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