Saturday, October 4, 2008

How to prevent vaginal yeast infections?

How to prevent vaginal yeast infectionsSome basic tips on lowering the risk of getting a vaginal yeast infection:

  • Cotton panties are recommended. They allow the vaginal area to breathe a lot better unlike spandex or silk.
  • Avoid wearing tight fitting clothes or clothes with synthetic fiber.
  • Panty hose and leotards should not be worn all day the nylon does not allow the vaginal area to breathe.
  • After getting out of the bath or shower, use the blow dryer on the lowest, coolest setting to help dry your genital area.
  • After using the toilet wipe from front to back. This will help decrease the spread of bacteria from the rectum to the vaginal area.
  • Wet clothes and bathing suits should be removed as soon as possible.

Make sure you are not using the following products:
  • Douches
  • Feminine hygiene sprays
  • Deodorant sanitary pads or tampons
  • Bubble bath
  • Colored or perfumed toilet paper
These products create an imbalance of the acidity levels in the vaginal areal and will cause yeast to grow and possible create a vaginal yeast infection.

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