Yeast infections are very common in women of all ages, more so during the childbearing years. They can be caused by all sorts of things. For instance,  wearing tight clothes, nylon underwear or even using certain medications such as birth control pills and antibiotics can be the cause. Usually the first sign is a slight itchiness in the region of the vagina.  Fortunately, there are several over the counter products and other treatments that can fight yeast infection.

One method to fight yeast infection at home is to use apple cider vinegar on the infected area. Dab the infected area with cotton wool that has the soaked in vinegar. If this should lead to stinging, it can be mixed with a little crushed garlic. The garlic leaves an odor but it can be managed by mixing in a little water.

Something else that you can try is yogurt. Apply about one teaspoon of plain yogurt directly to the affected area or even on a tampon and insert as usual. Do this two times each day until the yeast infection has cleared up. Of course, you will want to mark the yogurt container clearly and keep it separated from the rest of the food in the refrigerator.

One effective remedy to fight yeast infection at home is to blend grapefruit seed oil and olive leaf extract with a small amount of water, and then apply the mixture with a cotton ball. You may also obtain the same result with raw garlic juice. Just rub it on the affected area.

Yeast infection is attributed to a fungus called Candida which is normally present in your body anyway. If you’re not experiencing any of the symptoms of yeast infection, such as burning, itching, etc., there is no need to treat it. It many even go away on its own.

In addition to yeast infection being extremely treatable, it is also very preventable. The most effective method is to eat yogurt every day, which will help make sure a yeast overgrowth does not occur. It also helps not to wear tight pants or underpants and to get out of your bathing suit as soon as possible after swimming. It is also important to avoid using douches, feminine sprays, and colored or scented toilet paper or tampons; all of these things can make a yeast infection worse.

You should always enlist your doctor’s aid in fighting a yeast infection, more so if it recurs. In an emergency, you can use some of the home treatments to fight yeast infection. Remember that treatment may differ for pregnant women, so it is always best to seek professional care and avoid self-treatment.