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5 Ways to Prevent a Yeast Infection
Ugh, a yeast infection has to be one of the worst things a woman has to deal with. If you've ever had one, you'll do anything to prevent it from happening again. Although a yeast infection vaccine is in the works, it's not yet available, so here are some ways to prevent this irritating problem before it starts.
Yeast Infection Vaccine?
If you've ever had to deal with the annoyance of a yeast infection, then you might be interested to know a vaccine to prevent them is in the works. Early lab tests of the vaccine performed on mice have been successful.
Female mice were given one of several variations of the vaccine, and then were exposed to a lethal dose of Candida albicans, the fungus responsible for yeast infections.
Wet Bathing Suits and Yeast Infections: Not Fun
If you've ever had a yeast infection then you know how horribly uncomfortable they are. Since warm weather sends us flocking to the beach or the pool, you should know that hanging out in your wet bathing suit could cause major problems "down south."
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Spring Exercise Tip: Take a Shower
I know it hasn't quite felt like Spring yet, with the East Coast getting that Nor'Easter last week, but I think it's safe to say that She has arrived! With this exciting warmer weather and sunshiny skies, everyone is getting the itch to get outside and enjoy it. There were hardly any people in my yoga class, and there were no lines for the machines at the gym - everyone's exercising in this amazing weather.Over Active Yeast
Here's the deal. A few years ago, the U.S. changed the rules so we didn't need prescriptions to get cures for yeast infections.
Itchy Down There?
The bad news: Not all vaginal infections are yeast infections -- it could be something way worse. Great.
The good news (well as good as it's going to get): Fem-V ($7.99) has created a pantyliner yeast infection test that only takes 10 minutes.
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Tampons and Yogurt: Perfect Together?
If you feel a little weird about putting chemicals on your privates to deal with yeast infections, check out these home remedies (some are a little wild):
- Douche with apple cider vinegar: Mix 1 tablespoon vinegar with a quart of water.
- Tea tree oil suppositories: You can buy them at health food stores. Just insert one at bedtime (make sure to wear a pantyliner). They are supposed to be quite cooling.
- Use PLAIN yogurt (no flavors or fruit - just PLAIN) that contains active cultures.
Vaginal yeast infection
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