How to detect early and treat a vaginal infection

Believe it or not, natural yogurt has probiotics compounds that help us to restore the balance of vaginal flora and fight infections

Vaginal infections or so-called "vaginitis" is a condition that affects more women worldwide, and its causes and symptoms are different.

Many women may be embarrassed to admit they have a vaginal infection and, in fact, some prefer to ignore; however, it is estimated that all women may experience at least once in their life and it is very important to pay attention, as it can become a major problem.

Have an active sex life is a risk factor to suffer vaginitis more often. However, this is not the only cause, as may occur due to poor personal hygiene, hormonal changes or inappropriate use of underwear, among others.

Who can suffer them?

These diseases have two common triggers: have an active sex life (sexually transmitted diseases) or a process that favors the proliferation of bacteria and fungi that usually are in the anal region.

Given this, it is clear that from a girl to a woman as an adult is at risk, at least one type of vaginal infection.

The most frequent cases are the vaginitis caused by bacteria that are specific to the area of the colon, which reach the vagina when the girl or woman cleaning her intimate made back and forth.

Also common are fungal or yeast infections, which occur when something alters the vaginal flora.

Symptoms vary from woman to woman and the type of infection; Despite this, most agree cause pain, discomfort, swelling and yellowish discharge with an unpleasant odor.

How to detect a vaginal infection?

Upon reaching adolescence and continuing into adulthood is common for women in their underwear notice white or slightly yellow spots.

This is a type of flow that helps clean and moisten the vagina which can also be recognized by:

• White and a little shady.
• It is odorless or has a mild salty scent.
• In ovulation increases the quantity and consistency resembles egg whites.

When these secretions have some type of alteration and is accompanied by other symptoms, it is likely that there is some type of vaginal infection.

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Alarms should light in case of:

• Strong vaginal odor.
• Itching in the vaginal area.
• Burning with urination.
• Pain or irritation when urinating or having sex.
• Coffee vaginal discharge, greenish or dark yellow.

When these symptoms are not taken care of early or ignored there is a high risk of complications, as a simple vaginitis can be up to the cervix inflamed cervix and causing an ulcer due to fungi, bacteria or viruses.

Hence the importance of detecting any abnormalities and immediately consult a doctor.

How to treat a yeast infection?

All vaginal infections are treatable, but this varies depending on the type and severity of infection you have.

Usually the doctor will first examine very well to rule out sexually transmitted disease and then proceeds to recommend treatment with antibiotics.

However, although the medical consultation is very important to find the source of vaginitis, there are some home remedies that can help in the treatment.

Here are some of them:

Natural yogurt

This food is healthy and contains probiotic compounds that help balance the acid vaginal flora is disturbed when there is some kind of infection.

Taking a plain yogurt daily helps to rebuild the good bacteria and supports the elimination of bad microorganisms.

Tea tree oil

Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antibiotic of tea tree oil properties make it an ideal ingredient to combat vaginitis.

Add 6 drops of this product bathwater and take a bath 15 minutes helps fight infection.

Calendula

This plant has antibacterial compounds that are even used in the manufacture of personal hygiene.

Calendula is a soft ingredient with the area "V" and, last but not least, prevent and combat various microorganisms that cause infection.

Ventilation

Perspiration in this part of the body is essential to avoid those wet environments where bacteria and fungi proliferate.

Gynecology experts recommend using cotton underwear, preferably loose, and avoid wearing tight pants.

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