Archive for September, 2008
What is vaginal yeast infection?
Vaginal Yeast infection is a kind of disease in the vagina caused due to Candida albicans (a kind of yeast). Inside the vagina, there is a small amount of bacteria and yeast. Yeast is even present in our skins. When the amount of the yeast in the vagina increases considerably, it [...]
September 29th, 2008 | Posted in Causes, Diagnosis, General info, Symptoms | No Comments
Every woman’s vagina has a unique smell. It is perfectly normal, and often, the smell acts as an indicator of the health of the vagina. Vaginal smell changes throughout the menstrual cycle and pregnancy, but it can also be caused by bacterial or sexually transmitted infections called Bacterial Vaginosis. We have all the info you [...]
September 25th, 2008 | Posted in Causes, Prevention, Symptoms | No Comments
Vaginal infection in women is caused due to bacteria/ yeast, low secretion of estrogen and hormonal imbalance. Natural bacterial vaginosis treatment may be beneficial for treating vaginal infection. There are certain symptoms of vaginal infection. They are enlisted below:
Most of the women suffering from vaginal infection have a foul smell (often fishy smell) in their [...]
September 21st, 2008 | Posted in Diagnosis, Symptoms | No Comments
Increased vaginal discharge is quite common during pregnancy. Causes are most often benign and normal. It might be a case of leukorrhea − a mild-smelling milky fluid or discharge, caused by an increased blood flow to the vaginal area. It is similar to the discharge experienced before pregnancy, only that now there might be a [...]
September 17th, 2008 | Posted in Diagnosis, General info, Symptoms | No Comments
Proper diagnosis is essential for the correct treatment of vaginitis. The causes of vaginitis are varied, so treatment options also differ. Treatments for Bacterial Vaginosis include:
1. Waiting and watching. In 25% of the cases, bacterial vaginosis resolves on its own.
2. Self-care. Vinegar douches, sitz baths in a solution of 1 teaspoon of vinegar for every [...]
September 13th, 2008 | Posted in Alternative, Treatments | No Comments
Vaginal infection is caused due to a number of reasons. The principal causes of vaginal infection are bacterial infection, yeast infection and estrogen imbalance. But you can fight vaginal infection by taking healthy foods and maintaining a proper diet. Bacterial vaginosis treatment can reduce your infection and you can opt for the treatment when it [...]
September 9th, 2008 | Posted in Alternative, Prevention, Treatments | 1 Comment
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There are many ways which you can adopt to prevent vaginal infection. Some will also be good [...]
September 5th, 2008 | Posted in General info, Prevention | No Comments
Yeast infection in the vagina may cause unnecessary irritation and subsequent swelling. It is said that out of every 4 women, 3 are infected with yeast in their vagina. There are some ways in which you can treat yeast infection which can be used generally as effective bacterial vaginosis treatment. They are the following;
Avoid wearing [...]
September 1st, 2008 | Posted in Alternative, Treatments | No Comments