Vaginal Yeast Infection; How to prevent it?

Vaginal yeast infection is also known as Candidiasis. It is the
common problem among female. Vaginal yeast infection is caused by the
fungus Candida and results in vaginal itching, vaginal irritation, and
swelling in the vaginal area.

Causes of Vaginal Yeast Infection

The Candida genus of yeast is a microorganism that naturally occurs
in the vaginal area. The Lactobacillus bacteria prevent this yeast from
growing. But, these bacteria won’t be able to work if your system is not
balanced. This can lead to the growth of the yeast, which in turn
causes vaginal yeast infection. The system imbalance that causes the
growth of this yeast can be:

Improper vaginal hygiene
Lack of sleep
Intake of antibiotics
Stress
Pregnancy
Hormonal imbalance
Uncontrolled diabetes
Poor eating habits
Weak immune system

Symptoms

The symptoms of the yeast infection are:

Vaginal Itching
Rash
Burning
Soreness
Large amount of vaginal discharge

Prevention

In most of the cases, women know the reason behind vaginal yeast
infection. And, if you already know about it, then you can easily take
some preventive measures to avoid the infection from spreading any
further. Some of the preventions that you can take are:

Wash your vagina daily with everteen natural intimate wash
Wipe your vaginal area after urination; use everteen intimate hygiene wipes to wipe and clean vagina
Wash and clean your vagina after intercourse; you can use everteen natural intimate wash to wash vaginal area. If not wash, then wipe your vaginal area after intercourse with everteen intimate hygiene wipes
Never use soaps or shampoo to clean vagina area
Avoid tight clothing
Use cotton pantyliners for keeping vaginal area clean & dry. You can use Everteen Cotton Pantyliners.
Avoid using deodorant pads or tampons
Don’t keep wet clothes on your body
Have a balanced diet
Wear natural fibers
Take supplements

It is very important to consult the doctor if you think you cannot
keep the yeast infection under control. If you will keep on neglecting
it, then it can also lead to some serious problems. Hence, without doing
any further delay, contact the doctor if you feel the need.