A summer without yeast infections!

Moisture and heat? This will promote the development of yeast infections.

But this summer, you will be well armed to fight against.

(Re) know his opponent

Genital yeast infections in women are most often caused by Candida albicans. This yeast is found naturally in the intestines and in the vagina.

When an imbalance occurs and fungus symptoms: itching of the vulva along with vaginal odor and grainy.

Prevent his coming

Poor hygiene can promote the arrival of a yeast infection. Heavy sweating, synthetic and dirty clothes will promote maceration. Clothes too close to the body should be avoided. Underwear cotton are preferred to synthetic materials, and should be washed at high temperature (70 °). At the beach, do not soak in your swimsuit!

For those prone to vaginal imbalance, prepare the ground.

The vaginal flora is sensitive to hormonal changes, drugs ... and stress.

When rules prefer towels to tampons. If you really can not change your tampon every 4 hours. There are pads that release probiotics during menstruation. They can rebalance the vaginal flora while absorbing menstrual flow.

Probiotics can also be taken orally in case of digestive disorder associated.

To protect the vaginal flora, personal hygiene is not on the surface.

Douches are to be avoided, as well as non-specific know. The vaginal mucosa has a physiological pH own which must not be unbalanced. Appropriate care (soap, soap surgras, physiological pH provide good personal hygiene. Sometimes they combine soothing agents, ideal for calm and prevent itching. Ask your doctor if you can reuse a prescribed soap from a previous condition gynecological.

Fight

Itching and vaginal discharge: despite all preventive measures, the first signs of fungus appear.

To treatment, it is best to avoid sex as they increase the itching and pain.

An internal vaginal treatment (egg antifungal) associated with outpatient treatment (cream, intimate soap) may be offered in pharmacy.

Prefer a consultation with your doctor to confirm the diagnosis of mycosis.

Partner treatment is not mandatory but may be required if symptoms occur.

Unfortunately accustomed to, with a doctor or a gynecologist motivated will not be too much to go in search of triggers