A yeast infection is nothing but an imbalance of levels of the candida albicans fungus in the vagina. This fungus occurs naturally in the vagina in small quantities and can grow in much larger quantities because of many factors including contraceptive pills, pregnancy, and antibiotic medication. You could also get it if you have low immunity or if you have had sexual intercourse with someone who has the infection because it is possible for men to get yeast infections as well. While a yeast infection is hardly life threatening, it is a very uncomfortable and embarrassing condition to have because one of the main symptoms of this condition is itching in the vaginal region which is difficult to do in a public situation. You could also experience swelling of the vagina and a thick, creamy discharge. It is also possible that you might experience pain during intercourse but it is best if you do not indulge in sexual activity if you have a yeast infection because you might pass it onto your partner.
Most women do not go to a doctor when they have this infection and end up treating it themselves because there are a number of things that you could do treat it at home. One of the most common remedies is coat a tampon in some yoghurt and insert into your vagina at least twice a day. Allow it to remain for about ten minutes and then remove it. You could also use a yogurt douche to treat this. You can also grind some garlic and apply it on your vagina. This might sting and burn a little but it is a very effective remedy to treat yeast infections. You could also dilute a cup of vinegar in a bathtub of water and sit in this solution for about twenty minutes at least once a day.
answered by G M