Yeast Infection Prevention Methods: Personal Care

Prevention of yeast infection methods can easily be added to your daily life without hassle or a lot of expense. These tips can also be helpful if you have vaginal irritation.

If you have vaginal irritation, which doesn’t get better in a day or two, if symptoms are severe or if you don’t know the cause, contact your health care provider.

Overview of Simple Methods of Yeast Infection Prevention

• Don’t spread bacteria from your rectum to your vagina. When you have a bowel movement, wipe from front to back.

• Keep the area outside your vagina dry.

• Avoid using perfumed soaps, feminine hygiene sprays and fabric softeners

• Wash hands frequently. This is particularly important after going to the bathroom, when you are ill and before going to sleep.

• For sleeping wear a nightgown. This encourages air circulation and keeps the area dry. Remember moisture is an important part of yeast overgrowth.

• Get cotton underwear and wear them. Synthetic materials do not breather and so hold moisture close to the body encouraging the overgrowth of yeast.

• Loose clothing made of natural materials such as linen, silk, cotton are perfect for not trapping moisture encouraging yeast overgrowth.

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