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Yeast infection mostly affects women and every woman has or will be affected by vaginal yeast infection at least once in her lifetime. The sensation of itching and burning occurs when tiny organisms named yeast start thriving in an individuals body. Although the yeast infection can affect body parts like the underarms or the spaces between the toes, it mostly strikes the genital area. The infection may strike both men and women similarly, but it is more common in women as they are susceptible to menstrual periods, birth control pills, diabetes and certain other factors. If you have itching and burning sensation, swelling or any kind of other discomfort during love making with your loved one this could be a symptom of vaginal yeast infection. Natural Cure Although there are a number of prescription and over-the-counter drugs available for the treatment of vaginal yeast infection, yet the natural treatments are more favored as they are much faster in eradicating the symptoms and providing relief. Many of natural cures are considered as: 1. Probiotics In simple terms, probiotics are termed as friendly bacteria. They are live micro organisms that are naturally found in the vagina and the digestive tract. The vaginal probiotic suppositories contain Lactobacillus acidophilus (friendly bacteria), which is quite effective in the treatment of vaginal yeast infection. The Lactobacillus acidophilus prevents the growth of yeast hence maintaining a healthy vaginal environment. 2. Boric Acid Containing antiviral, antiseptic and antifungal properties, boric acid is also regarded as a natural cure for vaginal yeast infection. The antifungal properties are the actual reason for the success of boric acid in the treatment of vaginal yeast infection. However, it may cause irritation in some women. 3. Other natural cures Certain other products such as raw garlic and diluted tea tree oil are also considered as natural cures for vaginal yeast infection. All of the mentioned ingredients have anti yeast effects, which are used in natural yeast infection treatment. Vinegar douches can also help as a natural cure for yeast infection. Growth of yeast is nullified or stopped completely on using vinegar douches as they alter the pH of the vagina, thus providing relief. Besides the above mentioned natural cures for the treatment of vaginal yeast infection, certain things must be taken care of to stop the yeast growth and eliminate infection. These include: Keeping the vaginal area dry: The moist and warm environment of the vaginal area is most ideally suited for the growth of yeast. Hence it is important to keep the area dry and the undergarments must not be too tight and should be made of cotton. Yogurt: yogurt contains the probiotic bacteria, mentioned earlier, and this quality of yogurt makes it a natural cure for the treatment of vaginal yeast infection. Note that drinking yogurt will stop spreading of yeast while helping body fight yeast infection naturally. Definitive diagnosis by a doctor is suggested before taking up any natural remedy, for the cure of vaginal yeast infection, as it is important to know the cause of infection. Persistent yeast infections could be an indicator of some other medical problem, therefore before any treatment, a consultation with the doctor is a must.
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