Friday, August 21, 2009

Straight Talk About Yeast Infections - Did You Know This?

Okay girls, let's be honest. According to statistics, all women will have at least one yeast infection in their lifetime. Some women are more likely to get them more often than others. Considering this fact I believe it's a good idea to familiarize yourself with the signs and symptoms of these infections.

The fact that is strangely unknown by most women is that a yeast infection can happen almost anywhere on their bodies. However the most common places in the vagina 70 to 80% of all yeast infections are caused by excessive amounts of their Candida albicans fungus which has the ability to grow uncontrollably under the right conditions. Sometimes the vagina is the perfect breeding ground for this fungus to take hold and cause an infection.

Yeast infections tend to make us itchy and miserable when they are in full force. This is why it is vital that you recognize it early and begin treating it so you can eradicate the problem before it gets to that point.

The sign that is most noticeable is the itching that can become very severe, very quickly, aggressively disrupting your daily life. Often times itchiness accompanied by a burning pain in the vagina during urination. Typically there is a discharge that accompanies a yeast infection often times it can be white with a strong smell. lf there is unusually thick and strong smelling discharge you should see your doctor right away.

Early treatment is vital to keep your pain and discomfort at a minimum. There are countless numbers of home remedies offered over-the-counter. However, if you haven't had a yeast infection before and notice some of the symptoms discussed here, the smartest thing to do is to go directly to your doctor to get an official diagnosis. The good news is that once your doctor has officially diagnosed a yeast infection, if it ever happens again you will know what it is and have a good idea of how to treat it.

Your doctor more than likely will suggest traditional forms of treatment such as antifungal cream. There are tons of home remedies for yeast infections offered in all of the major stores with major ingredients such as yogurt, garlic, honey and even tea tree oil.

If you would like more information on how to cure a yeast infection fast go to: http://www.how-to-cure-yeast-infections.com

By : Rachelle Madison

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