What is a vaginal yeast infection?
It is an infection of the vagina caused by an overgrowth of fungus (yeast) called Candida albicans. Yeast generally exists in the vagina at normal levels but when too much yeast grows it develops into an infection.
What are the symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection?
It could be a combination of any of the following: Itching in and around the vagina, burning, redness and swelling of the vulva (the area around the vagina). Pain during urination, during sexual intimacy with a partner, a thick, white cheese like discharge and vaginal odour.
What causes a vaginal yeast infection?
It can be brought on by a number of things: stress, illness, a weak immune system, antibiotics, birth control pills or diabetes, steroids, to name just of a few of the main causes.
How to cure a vaginal yeast infection?
Luckily yeast infections can be easily treated through creams, prescribed pills, suppositories that are inserted into the vagina or natural remedies such as "live" yoghurt, apple cider vinegar, tea tree oil and garlic to name just a few of the main natural cures.
To avoid getting repeat vaginal yeast infections you can use natural remedies. These help kill the root cause of the problem which stops the yeast from developing into an infection. The infection could be treated in 2 - 7 days depending on the severity of the infection. It's best to treat the infection early on otherwise it can take longer to treat it.
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