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Vaginal Yeast Infection Home Remedies Treatment and Prevention

Looking for vaginal yeast infection home remedies and prevention? The vagina is a phenomenal word that is related to the female sex organ in mammals. In the case of human beings, the female reproductive system includes a series of organs, both internal and external.

The human vagina is an internal sex organ, a muscular tube or channel type of organ that extends from the vulva to the cervix. It’s an organ in a woman’s body that undergoes long-term changes that begin from neonate to puberty and from the starting off period to menopause.

Though the vagina has an autonomous cleansing system, still it needs care and some essential cleanliness as it could get infected from various sources.

Signs and Symptoms of Vaginal Yeast Infection

  • Burning sensation
  • Itching
  • Unpleasant odour
  • Abnormal discharge

Though a healthy vagina has bacteria and yeast, the infection starts when something disturbs the balance. It is necessary to know the facts that can upset the healthy balance. They are-

  • Changes in hormone level.
  • Douche.
  • Unhealthy habits.
  • Antibiotics
  • Lack of everyday hygiene.

Types of Vaginal Infection

There are three common types of vaginal infections, which are caused by fungus or bacteria. Here we are trying to sort out home remedies for different types of vaginal infections. Here we go-

1. Yeast Infection

Vaginal yeast infection is caused by the most common species of fungus, Candida, though, as we have mentioned earlier that some bacteria and fungus lives naturally inside our body, including the vagina, in a small number, without causing any harm.

The Signs of Vaginal Infection come out as the yeast begins to grow in colossal numbers when they get a favourable body condition like a moist, warm, airless environment.

In this situation, the increased number of fungus Candida Albicans develops a vaginal infection.

Symptoms

Vaginosis or common yeast infection in the vagina shows some when getting infections by the fungus Candia Albicans. Those symptoms and Signs of Vaginal Infection are:

  •  Thick white discharge from the vagina. 
  •  Itching in the affected area. 
  • Redness of the vulva 
  •  Unusual odour. 

2. Bacterial Infection

Unlike the fungus, there also lives a good bacterium, Lactobacilli, in the vagina. 

If the numbers of this friendly bacterium become low in number, a bacterial infection occurs in the vagina, known as Bacterial vaginosis.

3. Trichomonas

Other than the bacterial and yeast infection, another type of infection is caused by sexual intercourse, known as Trichomonas.

This is caused by a single-celled parasite, which transfers from partner to partner.

Vaginal Yeast Infection Home Remedies

Long before medical shops and drugstores were readily available, women depended on some ingredients that are very common in our everyday lives.

Those home remedies are also applicable in modern life, as they have no side effects like chemical drugs. So here are some common home remedies that are great healers.

1. Yoghurt

Yoghurt

Yoghurt has innumerable healing properties that promote quick recovery in any infections. Yoghurt contains a high level of vitamins, and also it is an excellent source of zinc, which works very effectively in healing wounds.

Moreover, nutrients like iron, potassium, vitamin A, D, and k work best on wounds.

How to Use

i): Applying yoghurt to the area vagina is a tough job. So you have to Take the thicker portion of the yoghurt and apply it to the affected area with the help of cotton balls. Leave the area for 2 hours and then wash off with cold water.

ii): You can coat a soft piece of clean cloths or tampons with yoghurt and insert it into the affected area. This would give you the best results if kept overnight.

iii): External application

You can take thick yoghurt in a bowl and apply it with your clean fingers. Leave it for 30 minutes, and then wash it with cold water.

iv): Yoghurt cubes

Place yoghurt in ice cubes in the deep fridge. Allow it to freeze. Then take out the cubes and gently rub them on the affected areas. Use as per your requirement.

v): Include yoghurt in your daily diet.

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2. Coconut Oil

 Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is a natural ingredient that has natural anti-fungal properties.

Apply coconut oil externally onto the affected area and leave it for some time to set in. Then wash it off with water.

3. Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar and white vinegar contain essential components that can cure yeast infection by controlling the fungus. All you have to do is to:

 i): mix two tablespoons of organic apple cider vinegar and an adequate quantity of warm water and drink it twice a day for a few days.

ii): prepare a mixture of apple cider vinegar and warm water. Apply it locally. Leave it for one and half hours. Soon you will get rid of the infection.

4. Garlic

Garlic

Garlic, the incredible natural herb, has antibacterial and antifungal properties, and so garlic is one of the natural home remedies to cure ailments.

Apart from this, the antibiotic properties of Garlic work best to heal infections like bacterial vaginosis

How to Use

1): Take a few garlic cloves and crush them. Make a paste and apply it to the vaginal area.

ii):  Eating garlic cloves daily on an empty stomach can improve your immune system.

5. Boric Powder

Boric acid Powder

The antifungal and antibacterial properties of Boric Acid can be used to cure the vaginal infection.

It’s a common thing that is always available at home. Boric acid also maintains the ph level of the vagina and help to keep it clean.

How to Use

i): Dilute some boric powder with water.

ii): apply the mixture to the affected area with a cotton ball and leave for a few minutes. Then rinse it off. Do this twice daily.

6. Fenugreek

 Fenugreek

Fenugreek is a common ingredient in our kitchen; It’s a tiny seed, yet powerful enough to cure infections on the skin. They are natural herbs with natural antibiotic properties.

To apply on the area, you have to soak two tablespoons of fenugreek seed in water for the whole night, and in the morning, strain out the water and drink it on an empty stomach.

This will help keep balance in the menstrual cycle, which is an essential factor for the health of the infection-free vagina.

7. Turmeric And Neem

 Turmeric

Turmeric and Neem are the most potent natural products to heal any kind of wound and infection. Both are being used as widespread home remedies from old age.

They are well known for their anti-inflammatory properties and are considered the best home treatment for bacterial infection in the vagina. You can use the paste of turmeric and Neem onto the affected area.

Apart from this, you can take turmeric mixed with warm milk and Neem juice (one teaspoonful) in the morning.

8. Oil of Oregano

 Oil of Oregano

Oil of oregano is an extract of the perennial herb Oregano Vulgare which has antifungal qualities.

On applying locally, oregano oil stopped or slowed down the growing process of the Fungus in the vagina.

9. Hydrogen Peroxide

Hydrogen peroxide

The solution made by Hydrogen peroxide controls the growth of harmful bacteria. You can make a solution with 3% hydrogen peroxide and water, in equal amount and apply on the infected area.

It will disinfect the area as well as reduce the redness and itching sensation. Use the solution twice daily for up to 7 days.

10. Antifungal Cream Or Lotion

Antifungal cream

Most common in use when such infection occurs. Available in all drug stores in different brands.

 The cream tube comes with an applicator. You can take Doctors advice and suggestion on which one to use.

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Prevention of Vaginal Yeast Infections

  • Take care of your hygiene. Use loose fittings undergarments made of cotton.
  • Take less sugar and junk foods as yeast grows on sugar.
  • Put off wet clothes as soon as possible, as yeast and bacteria thrive in moist places.
  • Don’t use any scented perfume, spray or lotion in the vagina and douches without the consent of expertise, as they can damage the balance of good and bad bacteria, which would cause Infection.

 So Friend! I hope the information on vaginal yeast infection home remedies and prevention will be helpful enough to maintain a healthy life.

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Dr Maria

MD. Board Certified physician. Fellowship In Family Medicine UK. 8 years of medical experience in Lifestyle-related health disorders. Graduated from AIIMS – All India Institute Of Medical Science, INDIA

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