About 75 per cent of women will have vaginal thrush in their lifetime Cure for Yeast
Vaginal thrush, also known as vaginal yeast infection, is a common condition that affects many women worldwide. According to research, about 75 percent of women will experience vaginal thrush at least once in their lifetime.
Vaginal thrush is caused by an overgrowth of yeast in the vagina, usually a type called Candida albicans. The symptoms of vaginal thrush include itching, burning, and soreness in the vagina and vulva, as well as discharge that may be thick and white.
Vaginal creams or vaginal tablets (pessaries) can help reduce the symptoms of thrush. Thrush can also occur in other parts of the body, such as the mouth.
Symptoms of vaginal thrush
Symptoms you may experience if you develop vaginal thrush include:
- Vaginal discomfort – itching or burning
- A thick, white discharge with a ‘cottage cheese’ appearance and yeasty smell
- Redness or swelling of the vagina or vulva
- Stinging or burning while urinating
- Splits in the genital skin.
- Pictures of yeast infection in virgina – LINK
Treatment for vaginal thrush
Apple cider vinegar popular remedy for vaginal yeast infection
One popular yeast infection remedy is an apple cider vinegar bath.
Vinegar has many medicinal uses, some more proven by research than others. When you add a half cup of apple cider vinegar to a lukewarm bathtub and soak for 20 minutes, the acidic component of the vinegar is supposed to eliminate any harmful microorganisms.
A vinegar bath is not the same as vinegar douching, which aims to flush out all bacteria (good and bad) from your vagina. Doing so leaves you more prone to a recurrence of the yeast infection.
Tea tree oil remedy for yeast infection discharge
here’s a recipe for a tea tree oil solution that may help alleviate symptoms of vaginal thrush:
Ingredients:
- 1-2 drops of tea tree oil
- 1 tablespoon of coconut oil or other carrier oil
- A small container for mixing
Instructions:
- Mix 1-2 drops of tea tree oil with 1 tablespoon of coconut oil or other carrier oil in a small container.
- Stir the mixture until it is well blended.
- Use a clean finger or a cotton swab to apply the mixture directly to the affected area.
- Leave the mixture on for 20-30 minutes before washing it off with warm water.
- Repeat this process twice a day for several days until symptoms improve.
It’s important to note that tea tree oil can be irritating to some people, so it’s recommended to do a patch test on a small area of skin before using it as a remedy for vaginal thrush.
Garlic
Garlic was shown in one lab studyTrusted Source to be an effective Candida killer. But there’s some debate over whether it will help cure yeast infections outside of a lab setting.
If you’d like to try garlic to treat a yeast infection, add more garlic to your diet. Some websites recommend inserting garlic in the vagina, but burns and significant pain have been reported. You should stick with adding garlic in foods.
Probiotic suppositories and supplements
Probiotics help restore the bacteria-yeast balance throughout your body. If you start a regimen of oral probiotics that contain strains of the lactobacillus acidophilus bacteria, you can bring your digestive tract and vaginal flora back into alignment.
Oral supplements take about 10 days to reach full effect, so some women use probiotics as vaginal suppositories to see results more quickly.
Probiotic suppositories have also been shown to be effective for treating vaginosis, according to Harvard Health.
What to expect
Most home remedies bring relief within a few days. Some may take up to a week.
Call your doctor if your symptoms worsen or if new symptoms appear at any time during treatment. Also call your doctor if you have persistent irritation that’s separate from your yeast infection symptoms.
If your infection goes away with treatment but then returns, contact your doctor for advice. You may need a prescription-strength treatment.
Originally posted 2019-07-06 16:45:49.