In reality, a healthy vagina has a pleasant lightly musky odor, the chemicals these feminine product makers sell can mask changes in that odor. This isn’t good, because changes in scent may be a sign of infection. These chemicals can also be harmful, causing irritation of the skin, mucous membrane, and throwing off the ph balance of the vagina. Douching is unnecessary and potentially harmful, unless it’s used as a method for treating problems such as yeast infection symptoms.

Most vaginal infections in women are due to bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis, or yeast. However, there may be other causes as well. Such as allergies, things that cause irritation, and/or other STDs. Non-infectious allergic symptoms can be caused by spermicides, vaginal hygiene products, detergents, and fabric softeners. Cervical inflammation from these products often is associated with abnormal vaginal discharge, but appropriate diagnostic tests can distinguish this kind of vaginal discharge from true vaginal infections.

The fungus that lives in natural balance in our bodies is called Candida albicans. Candida is found mostly in the intestines, genital tract, mouth, and throat. When this delicate balance is upset, infection results. This is known as Candidiasis and the fungus travels to all parts of the body through the bloodstream. When it overgrows in the mouth, it is called thrush. When it overgrows in the vagina, it is called a genital yeast infection. Yeast candida overgrowth affects both females and males but is rarely transmitted sexually. Women with diabetes have more genital yeast infections because their vaginal environment tend to promote yeast growth.

A weakened immune system has been linked to the causes of the Candidiasis. A change in diet and/or nutritional habits can also cause an imbalance of yeast. The overuse of broad spectrum antibiotics, such as tetracycline and/or penicillin can suppress and even kill beneficial bacteria. This beneficial bacteria, such as acidophilus and lactobacillus are vital to the genital tract. When this beneficial bacteria is out of balance it creates an environment where yeast can multiply and go unchecked. There are other underlying factors, such as Diabetes, that are believed to possibly be the root cause of Yeast Infections.

A genital yeast infection may be caused by a course of antibiotics (particularly tetracycline) that were prescribed for another purpose. Antibiotics change the normal balance between organisms in the vagina by suppressing the growth of protective bacteria that normally have an anti-fungal effect. A vaginal yeast infection is able to be passed back and forth between sexual partners as it can reside under the foreskin of the male. This is why both partners should be treated in order to stop the problem.

Modern day medicine treats candidiasis commonly with anti-mycoticsthe anti-fungal drugs. These include topical clotrimazole, topical nystatin, fluconazole, and topical ketoconazole. Someone with a severe infection (generally in hospitalized patients), amphotericin B, caspofungin, or voriconazole may be used. Local treatment may include vaginal suppositories or medicated douches.

There are yeast infection natural cures available also. These natural cures for yeast infections are always a choice that should be taken over a prescription if possible. Colloidal silver has been a patented drug and then relabeled a natural supplement. Oregano oil is also one of the natural yeast infection remedies. In addition to natural antibiotics there are two other natural cures for yeast infections that have been used to control vaginal yeast infection, yogurt insertion and tea tree oil. The body will always respond quicker to a natural solution and return to a healthy state if it doesn’t have a compound job to do. The dual duty of the immune system would be trying to rid the body of an invasive disease while expelling man made toxins in prescription drugs that usually cause unbalanced ph in the blood and immune system.

However, taking care of your body and boosting your immune system to support good health is your everyday job. It’s the only way to ensure good life long health.

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