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Home >> Vaginal Yeast Infection (Vaginitis) Vaginal Yeast InfectionA Candida albicans overgrowth is one of the main causes of yeast infections. Follow the suggestions below to cure your yeast infection and learn how to prevent yeast infections in the future.This page discusses fungal vaginitis. Information on the other conditions will be posted in the near future.
What is a Vaginal Yeast Infection?The true "yeast" infection is fungal vaginitis. It has many names - vaginal yeast infection, vaginal candidiasis, vaginal thrush, vulvitis, vulvovaginitis, vulvovaginal candidiasis, vaginitis, yeast vaginitis, yeast overgrowth, Candida yeast infection, Monilia and Monilial vaginitis. It is caused by a Candida overgrowth in the vagina.Candida albicans is a yeast normally found throughout your body - in your vagina, in your mouth, in your gut and on your skin. It is usually kept in balance by beneficial bacteria. Sometimes this natural balance is upset and the Candida can grow out of control, leading to systemic Candidiasis. One of the symptoms of Candidiasis is a vaginal yeast infection. Most women believe that a yeast infection is confined to their vaginas. As you have just learned, it is not a condition that exists by itself but rather a symptom of a system wide condition. Treating the yeast infection symptoms does not get rid of the Candida overgrowth. It merely removes the Candida from your vagina and leaves it roaming free throughout the rest of your body where it can lead to many chronic illnesses. Vaginal Yeast Infection SymptomsHow do you know if you have an infection? Vaginitis is usually accompanied by these symptoms:
Is a Doctors Visit Required?There are many conditions that have the same symptoms as a vaginal yeast infection. You should visit a doctor for treatment if:
You should go to a hospital immediately if you also experience:
Vaginal Yeast Infection DiagnosisYour doctor will do a pelvic exam to look for swelling of the skin of the vulva, in the vagina, and on the cervix. They may also use a swab to take a fluid sample of your vaginal discharge. This will be examined with a microscope in a procedure called a wet mount and KOH test. A Candida overgrowth will show up on the microscope.Your doctor may also choose to do other tests to find other causes of your symptoms. What Causes Vaginal Yeast Infections?There are many things that can upset the natural balance between yeast and the beneficial bacteria. Anything that kills off the beneficial bacteria can lead to vaginitis.Some of the more common causes are:
Vaginal Yeast Infection and SexYeast infections can be passed between sexual partners so both you and your partner need to be treated at the same time to prevent re-infection.Not only can male partners get a system wide Candida overgrowth, they can get a penis yeast infection known as candida balanitis. The proper way to cure male yeast infection is for him to follow the same natural cure for yeast infection that you do. Treatment of Vaginal Yeast InfectionMost infections are systemic yeast infections rather than a localized problem. Therefore there are two ways of treating vaginal yeast infections:The quick relief is just that - quick relief of the symptoms. Sometimes the symptoms may subside altogether but the Candida is still present in your body. It will be waiting for just the right moment to create another vaginal yeast infection. It may also start wreaking havoc on the rest of your body.Choose one or all of the yeast infection home remedies to quickly rid yourself of the vaginal itching, burning and irritation. Be sure you also follow the natural cure for yeast infection to rid yourself of the Candida overgrowth once and for all. Yeast Infection Home Remedies for Quick Symptom Relief
Permanent Natural Cure for Yeast InfectionTo permanently treat and prevent yeast infections, you need to follow a Six Step Program. The steps include many lifestyle changes - eating a healthy diet, avoiding environmental toxins and taking supplements. The Six Steps are all meant to be performed at the same time.The Six Steps to Health
Vaginal Yeast Infection MedicineAs mentioned above, most infections are systemic yeast infections rather than a localized problem. Because of this there are two ways of of looking at yeast infection medicine:The quick symptom relief is useful in getting quick relief of the itching and burning. However you need to perform the permanent cure to insure that you are free from yeast infections for life.Treating Yeast Infections - Quick ReliefThe quick relief medicine is usually an anti-fungal cream or suppository. The treatment time will vary from one to seven days. It will ususally kill the yeast that is present in the vagina but it cannot kill the Candida present throughout your body.The Candida will be waiting for just the right moment to create another vaginal yeast infection. It may also start wreaking havoc on the rest of your body. Using a yeast infection medicine for quick relief is the pharmaceutical equivalent of using the yeast infection home remedies listed above. They are both able to quickly get rid of the vaginal itching, burning and irritation. However you need to choose a permanent treatment to rid yourself of the Candida overgrowth altogether. Yeast Infection Cures - PermanentTo ensure you have taken care of the Candida overgrowth in your body and prevent yeast infections in the future, you need to take a permanent yeast infection medicine.They are oral anti-fungals in a pill form. They usually do a good job of killing the Candida throughout your body when used as a part of the Six Step Treatment Program. They are the pharmaceutical equivalent to the natural cure for yeast infection listed above. The main drawback to the yeast infection pills is that most pharmaceutical antifungals harm the liver. If your doctor prescribes an antifungal, make sure to ask if liver function tests are needed before, during and after the treatment. Since all pharmaceuticals have potentially dangerous side effects, I always recommend using the natural cure for yeast infection listed above. How Can I Prevent Yeast Infections?In order to prevent yeast infections, you must do two things:
Here is a brief summary of the things you need to do for your immune system: Keep Your Immune System Healthy
Keep Your Vagina Healthy
Chronic Vaginal Yeast InfectionsAbout 5% of women develop chronic vaginal yeast infections - otherwise known as Recurrent Vulvovaginal Candidiasis (RVVC). Recurrent Vulvovaginal Candidiasis is defined as 4 or more recurring yeast infections in a 1-year period. Chronic vaginal yeast infections are more common in women who have systemic Candidiasis, including those with diabetes or a weakened immune system.Medical experts believe there is no medical illness that would predispose women to recurring yeast infections. The reason for this is that they won't accept systemic Candidiasis as a disease. After reading this page you should not only know what causes chronic vaginal yeast infections but how to treat them as well. More Information About Vaginal Yeast InfectionTo learn more about Vaginal Yeast Infection, check out one of these books.eBooks - Download Instantly
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