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Discover Thrush Treatments That Work |
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Written by Brigitte C. Kaminsky
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Tuesday, 10 November 2009 09:38 |
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Unfortunately most women will experience a yeast infection at least once in their lives. For many of us it is something we have to deal with several times in our adult lives. Fortunately there are several yeast infection cures that work very well and can even help to prevent future yeast infection attacks.
by BrigitteC.Kaminsky
Unfortunately most women will experience a yeast infection at least once in their lives. For many of us it is something we have to deal with several times in our adult lives. Fortunately there are several yeast infection cures that work very well and can even help to prevent future yeast infection attacks.
Yeast infections are commonly called thrush and they are caused by a fungal infection known as candida albicans. Many women have small amounts of candida in their vagina normally without problem, but occasionally something alters the delicate PH balance of the vagina and causes the candida to multiply and become a yeast infection.
You know if you have a yeast infection because you will most likely experience intense itchiness and perhaps some burning, redness or swelling. If the yeast infection is particularly bad it might even hurt to go to the bathroom or have sex. Thrush can be caused by pregnancy, menstruation, tight clothing or wet clothing such as bathing suits, antibiotics usage, being run down among other reasons.
There are many yeast infection cures that will bring immediate and long lasting relief and restore the normal PH balance. Some of these cures are natural and others are pharmaceutical.
Most pharmaceutical yeast infection cures can be bought from the pharmacy without needing a doctor...apos;s prescription. You can choose creams, pessaries or an oral tablet. One of the most common pharmaceuticals sold for thrush is clotrimazole: this comes as a cream or pessary. Other creams contain miconazole, nystatin or mycostatin. The oral tablet contains fluconazole, which is an antifungal that kills the candida causing the thrush.
Most of the creams that are available in the pharmacy are fine to be used in pregnancy. Check with your pharmacist for advice if you are taking any medication regularly or are pregnant as sometimes the treatment may not be appropriate for you.
Natural yogurt is a very effective natural yeast infection treatment. It contains high amounts of acidophilus, which is capable of killing the candidad and restoring the normal PH balance of the vagina. An easy way to use the yogurt as a natural cure is by soaking a tampon in yogurt and then inserting it. The yogurt is also very good at relieving the itching caused by the thrush. Acidophilus capsules or powder, which can be bought at a pharmacy or health food store is also a great way to increase the amount of good bacteria in your system and restore the balance. It is a good idea to use acidophilus as a preventative if you are taking a course of antibiotics.
Yeast infections can be very irritating and uncomfortable and nearly all of us get one at some time. The good news is that there are many different yeast infection cures that will restore everything to the way it is supposed to be quickly and easily. Whether you decide to try a pharmaceutical or natural yeast infection cure they will work for you and soothe you with little trouble.
About the Author:
It is commonly perceived that only women look for yeast infection cures. Plenty of males suffer from male yeast infections. Go to http://www.yeastcurefast.com/ or http://www.yeastcurefast.com/male-yeast-infections.php for info. |
