Tips On
Preventing A Yeast Infection
Vaginal
yeast infection is caused by a fungal infection. The culprit, commonly
Candida Albicans, is usually present on normal human skin and in other
areas that are generally warm and moist. But whenever a change in their
environment sets off their multiplication beyond normal quantity,
vaginal yeast infection occurs. Prevention of yeast infection is not at
all that tricky, provided you follow a few helpful tips.
- Always put on underwear that allows the area to breathe. The best
material for underwear to be made of is cotton. Synthetic materials,
such as Nylon or Lycra, may trap moisture in and around the vaginal
area. So use panties made of all cotton, not just around the crotch
area.
- As much as possible, avoid wearing tight clothing such as tight pants
or pantyhose. Don’t use pantyhose alone; wear cotton
underwear
beneath it. Try to stay away not only from skin tight clothing, but
also from those that are made of synthetic materials. A tight and moist
environment provides for growth of yeast.
- Wipe from front to back every time after using the toilet. Yeast
normally dwells in the intestinal area. Wiping otherwise than the
prescribed front to back will only transfer the yeast from the rectum
to the vaginal area.
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Dry the vaginal
area thoroughly with a clean towel after showering or swimming.
Remember that a moist environment only encourages the growth of yeast
which may lead to infection. Try to remove your wet bathing suit after
swimming as soon as possible.
- Try not to use any perfumed products in the vaginal area.
Spare
yourself from irritations which may eventually lead to infections by
avoiding the use of scented or colored toilet paper, tampons, pads or
panty liners. The chemicals used especially for such products can be
irritating to the vaginal area.
- Staying away from the douche may do you no harm. Douching is not good
for you because it washes away the naturally existing protective mucous
of the vagina and it upsets the normal pH balance of the vagina.
Imagine if the good bacteria in your vagina, like Lactobacillus, is
washed out of it by douching – it only causes the bad ones to
multiply and cause infections.
- Remember not to use petroleum based products as substitute lubricants
for vaginal lubrication when engaging in sexual intercourse. Always opt
for water based lubricants instead. Using lubricants such as petroleum
jelly is an oil by-product; not only is it bad for latex condoms, but
it also provides an environment suitable for the proliferation of yeast.
- Try not to wear any undergarment, underpants or pajama
bottoms
to bed. Remember that a moist environment encourages growth of yeast.
Letting your vaginal area exposed to natural air keeps it dry, thus
inhibiting yeast from multiplying. Wear a night gown instead, or you
may also go bare.
- Research has shown that daily consumption of yogurt also helps in the
prevention of yeast infection. Yogurt contains the bacterium
Lactobacillus acidophilus, which aids in counterbalancing the
multiplication of yeast whenever a disruption in the balance of
microorganisms in the body occurs. However, eating yogurt alone will
not cure a vaginal yeast infection.
Prevention of yeast infection is simple once you abide by the list
above. The fundamental approach is to create and maintain an
environment which inhibits the growth of yeast in the vaginal area.
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