Pharmacies carry many over the counter treatments for vaginal yeast infections nowadays but even with so much choice there is still the problem of effectiveness. For some women they are ineffective, and for others they work for a while only to have the infection recur at some point. This is because these medicated treatments are designed to offer you relief from your symptoms. But they do not help you identify and target the cause of the infection, and so there is the possibility of it happening again.. and again.

There are several cause of yeast infections, some are hard to control whereas others are easy to make changes in order to prevent the infection. A brief example of triggers you can affect are diabetes - a high blood sugar level means the yeast has plenty of sugar to feed on and grow. Antibiotics - this drug often kills all bacteria even the healthy or good ones that are what control the growth of the fungus that causes a yeast infection. Wet or tight clothing - the ideal environment for an infection is warmth and moistness, so wet or tight clothing creates the perfect breeding grounds.

Menstruation can be a cause because each month there is a shift in hormones and the acidity of the vagina can be changed. With that upset in the balance the fungus grabs the opportunity to over grow and so the normal flora is unbalanced.

Pregnancy - With the joy of creating a life comes many pains, aches and inconveniences. Back aches, swelling, sickness to name but a few! Along with that you also have the added annoyance of being more prone to yeast infections, especially in the last 3 months. Yeast infections tend to happen when the body is not in balance, and pregnancy is certainly a time of raging hormones. Pregnant women should not self treat, even with natural remedies, until they have discussed options with their doctor.

Menopause - A time of hormonal changes, some women have to have HRT, but there has not been a study done yet that directly links menopausal women to increased chances of yeast infections.

Of course you do not have to swear off ever having children just to avoid yeast infections but understanding it is about hormonal and chemical imbalance means you can look into ways to minimize the upset in your body these situations cause.

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