Yeast infections are a fairly common condition. Statistics show that up to 75% of women experience at least some form of it throughout their lives. Cases of yeast infection can vary in severity. Read about the symptoms to understand what you are dealing with.
Do not attempt to self-treat your condition if:
- You are pregnant.
- You are inexperienced, and have not had a yeast infection in the past.
- You have had a yeast infection in the recent past, and the problem has showed up again.
- You have recently been diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection.
The last thing you want to do is mistake something else for a yeast infection and begin treatment. This may further worsen your case. The best option is always to get a professional opinion. Needless to say, consider the following recommendations if you are confident about your self diagnosis.
Treatment
The best option to consider for home treatment is an anti-fungal medication. These are usually available for purchase over the counter. You should apply the medication as instructed on the packaging. We have put together a list of additional steps for you to take in order to better your efforts:
- Before applying the ointment, rinse the vaginal area with water.
- Avoid using any anti-bacterials before applying the ointment.
- Avoid sexual intercourse.
- Avoid itching.
- To relieve itching, fill up your tub with warm water and sit for 30 minutes.
Points to Consider
The symptoms of yeast infection are very common with other conditions. If you begin treatment for yeast infection without actually having it, you run the risk of further worsening your case. Without prior experience, your best bet is always to seek professional medical advice. If you are pregnant and experiencing such symptoms, then definitely seek medical attention.
Anti-Fungal Ointments
Most anti-fungal ointments contain the same ingredients, and will bring you similar results. The following is a list of ointments that we recommend.
- Femstat – Oral Medication. Amongst the most popular treatments for yeast infection.
- Lotil Cream – Brings ease to itchiness, and fights fungus.
- Tinactin Cream – Effective at removing excess fungus cells.
- Terazol Cream – Specifically designed to fight yeast infection.
Ointments have less side effects than oral medication. Oral medication is absorbed through the digestive track, and in the process affects the whole body. Common complaints about oral medication is that it causes headaches, and in some cases even severe stomach pain. Ointments, on the other hand, affect only the region where they have been applied. Be careful when using anti-fungal ointments, as they weaken latex. Abstain from sexual intercourse.
Parting Words
Once again, we want to stress the importance of consulting a medical professional before going through with the treatments listed. The last thing you want to do is suffer from an incorrect self diagnosis which can lead to further problems later on.
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