You managed to treat your yeast infection successfully. You should have no need to worry now, right? In truth, your yeast infection may return in a few days or weeks. Women suffer from recurring vaginal yeast infections
more often they most people realize, often for something as simple as forgetting a dose of medicine or failing to complete a course of treatment.
If you are dealing with a recurring vaginal yeast infection, you should consult a doctor and have your problem diagnosed. Not only will you be able to get continuous treatment for your infection, but you will also be sure that it is truly a yeast infection and not som other illness. Recurrent yeast infections have many symptoms that are very similar to other medical conditions such as irritant vulvitis.
Once you have seen your doctor and you are certain that you indeed have recurrent vaginal yeast infections, you can make a few small changes to your lifestyle that can help you reduce the chances of an infection. If you haven’t already established these changes in an effort to maximize your personal hygiene, this is a perfect time to do so.
Below, you will find some of the changes you can make that will help prevent yeast infections.
- Shaving around the vulva should be avoided. Pubic hair protects the vaginal area from bacteria and chemicals that might upset the delicate pH balance essential for proper health.
- Avoid using bath bubbles, shower gells, or chemicals near the vagina that may cause an unbalance in pH levels.
- Wear loose fitting clothes that can breathe. Avoid tight jeans, pantyhose, and fabrics like nylon that don’t allow air to circulate properly.
- Limit your intake of carbohydrates and foods containing yeast, to help lower the amount of yeast in your body.