Yeast infections are very common. It's estimated that 1 in three women
has had a yeast infection before. The cause of yeast infections is a
fungus which is called Candida Albicans. Everybody has this fungus in
their body but when given the right conditions it can grow and start
causing problems such as infections.
There are many factors that can contribute to vaginal yeast
infections. Some of these factors include:
- Pregnancy- Diabetes- The use of Birth Control Pills (use oral
contraceptives)- Use of antibiotics- Use of steroids
The use of antibiotics is probably one of the biggest factors in the
development of a yeast infection.
The good news is that there are a number of remedies that you can use
to treat yeast infections. Some of these remedies can be found in your
home.
Always consult your doctor for a proper diagnosis if you suspect that
you have a yeast infection. This is always recommended because yeast
infections can easily be confused with other conditions such as
bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis and non infectious vaginitis.
Trichomoniasis is considered a sexually transmitted disease. After
your doctor has made the diagnosis of a vaginal yeast infection, he
can prescribe a medicine to treat it. One of the medicines which is
often prescribed is
Diflucan. Diflucan has been proven to be very
effective when treating yeast infections....
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