Probiotics
Probiotics are a popular natural remedy for yeast infection. The type of probiotic being studied for yeast infections is Lactobacillus, especially Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1, and Lactobacillus fermentum RC-14. In some studies, low levels of Lactobacilli in the vagina have been associated with yeast infection.
Boric Acid Suppositories
Another natural remedy for yeast infection is boric acid. A small Italian study examined the effectiveness of a topical treatment with boric acid compared to oral treamtment with the antifungal drug itraconazole (Sporanox) in 22 women with recurrent yeast infection. A large study looked at a single 150 milligram dose of the oral medication fluconazole (Diflucan) or boric acid vaginal suppositories (600 milligrams a day for 14 days) in 112 diabetic patients with recurrent vaginal yeast infection. The charts of people who had been treated with boric acid suppositories (600 miligrams per day for 14 days) for a particular type of candida yeast infection caused by Candida glabrata were examined. Boric acid suppositories are available from some compounding pharmacies. A boric acid suppository product called Yeast Arrest is manufactured by a supplement company based in Oregon called Vitanica. Yeast Arrest contains boric acid and the herbs oregon grape root and calendula.
Tea Tree Oil
The essential oil tea tree oil, diluted and applied topically to the vaginal area, has shown some potential as a natural home remedy for yeast infection. Unfortunately, there haven't been any clinical studies in humans showing that tea tree oil is effective or safe for yeast infection. Candidiasis is an infection caused by a group of microscopic fungi or yeast. Examples of such infections are vaginal yeast infections, thrush, skin and diaper rash, and nailbed infections.
Candidal infections commonly occur in warm moist body areas, such as underarms. * In adults, oral yeast infections become more common with increased age. * Rarely, the yeast infection may spread throughout the body. Even common mouth and vaginal yeast infections can cause critical illness and can be more resistant to normal treatment.
Yeast infections that return may be a sign of more serious diseases such as diabetes, leukemia, or AIDS.
Yeast Infection Causes
In women, yeast infections are the second most common reason for vaginal burning, itching, and discharge. Yeasts are found in the vagina of most women and can overgrow if the environment in the vagina changes. Yeast infections are more common after menopause.
Yeast is a fungus that normally lives in the vagina in small numbers. A vaginal yeast infection means that too many yeast cells are growing in the vagina . These infections are very common. What causes a vaginal yeast infection? Most yeast infections are caused by a type of yeast called Candida albicans. How is a vaginal yeast infection diagnosed?
It’s easy to guess wrong about a vaginal infection. Yeast infections are common during pregnancy. If you are pregnant, don't use medicine for a yeast infection without talking to your doctor first.
Many women have infections that come back. If you have more than four yeast infections in a year, see your doctor. Can vaginal yeast infections be prevented?