Women Health Center

So, what is the best treatment when you are hit with a vaginal yeast infection? The best treatment is that which not only gives you instant pain relief but treats the root cause of the infection as well.

Women often experience vaginal yeast infections or thrush during menstruation and pregnancy because it is during this time the body goes through major hormonal fluctuations which alters vaginal acidity (pH levels) and contributes to Candida overgrowth. Women experience itching, irritation and burning of the vagina and thus imposing a great infliction to their lives and health.

To successfully treat vaginal yeast infections at home, here are some well documented and proven methods that will help bring fast relief and treat symptoms better than drugs, creams or suppositories.

Vaginal Yeast Infection Treatment # 1: Yogurt

Yogurt contains friendly antibiotic bacteria such as lactobacillus and bifidus that helps our digestive system fight of bad bacteria. Make sure you choose a plain and unsweetened yogurt. You can apply it directly to the affected area as you would a vaginal cream or you can dip a tampon in the yogurt and insert it into the vagina . This is not only effective at treating the symptoms of vaginal thrush but yogurt is also very soothing and relaxing.

Vaginal Yeast Infection Treatment # 2: Tea Tree Oil

Tea Tree Oil is a powerful antifungal agent and is very effective when used to treat a vaginal yeast infection. It kills off the bacteria and almost any other type of skin infection. Make sure you use diluted tea tree oil and not 100% concentrated as it is very powerful and add a few drops to a warm bath. Using tea tree oil will reduce the redness and bring relief to the pain associated with a vaginal yeast infection.

There is a step by step treatment designed by a health expert that gets rid of yeast infections fast using only natural remedies.Yeast infection will be a distant memory with this natural treatment.