The vaginal infection, also known as candidiasis, is a fungal infection that causes irritation, discharge and intense itchiness in the vaginal area around the vulva (the tissue at the vaginal opening).
About 90% of women at some point in their lifetime experience at least two episodes of the infection.
The vaginal yeast infection is not considered a sexually transmitted infection but there’s a huge possibility of getting it during the time of first regular sexual activity.
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Vaginal candidiasis ranges from mild to moderate then to complicate. Although most vaginal infection is mild, some women can develop severe infection such as redness, swelling and cracks in the walls of the vagina.
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A healthy vagina contains bacteria and some yeast cells but when the balance of the bacteria and yeast changes, the yeast cells can multiply and cause other symptoms such as:
*Itchiness and irritation in the vagina and vulva.
*Pain and discomfort when urinating.
*Pain during intercourse.
*Abnormal vaginal discharge.
*Burning sensation, especially during intercourse or while urinating.
*Thick creamy discharge
*Vaginal rash.
*Vaginal soreness.
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There are so many factors that can cause vaginal candidiasis. They include:
*Antibiotics.
*Pregnancy.
*Uncontrolled diabetes.
*Poor eating habit.
*Stress.
*Lack of sleep.
*Hormonal imbalance near your menstrual cycle.
– How to prevent vaginal yeast infection
Though yeast infection can be really annoying and might seem difficult to combat but there are so many ways to prevent it from recurring. Below are some of the ways to prevent vaginal yeast infection:
✓Practice good hygiene: Bath 2-3 times daily and change your panties 3-4times daily.
✓Don’t douche. Douching is a method of washing inside a woman’s vagina using water or other mixtures of fluid.
✓Wear underwear made of cotton. This helps to keep the vagina dry and doesn’t hold in too much heat and moisture.
✓Avoid any tight underwear, pants or jeans.
✓Change tampons, pads and panty liners regularly.
✓Avoid the use of scented feminine products.
✓Avoid bringing sprays, lotion etc in contact with the vagina.
✓Don’t wash the vagina with soap or harsh chemicals but only clean water.
✓Change out of wet swimsuits and workout clothes as soon as you can.
✓Keep the vagina clean and dry.
✓Avoid very hot baths.
✓Wipe from front to back after using the bathroom.
✓Talk to your doctor or nurse before treating yourself for a vagina infection.
Also, once you get a yeast infection, you’re most likely to get another one so ensure to keep the vagina clean at all time and you’re on your way to getting a vagina free from bacteria and yeast infection.
