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Are there any home remedies for a vaginal yeast infection?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes, however: There are many effective standard treatments avaialable. Eat yogurt w live cultures or kefir. Some place yogurt w live cultures in the vagina for prevention ; treatment of yeast (some say it helps but there is no clear research to back claims currently). Discuss use of vitamin e (topical, oral or vaginal) garlic or tea tree oil w your dr before trying. Over- the- counter medicines for yeast.

Answered 3/9/2014

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Boost immunity: Imbalance of good intestinal bacteria and lowered immunity cause vaginal yeast infection. Taking a good probiotic such as MegaFoods MegaFlora plus, vitamin D3 10k IU/day, and a zinc supplement 25 mg/day might help to treat and prevent yeast infection by upregulating your body's natural immunity. This may also help avoid meds.

Answered 9/27/2016

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Home remedies: Natural approaches to yeast infections: 1. Wear underwear that is cotton vice synthetic 2. Avoid wearing underpants when you go to bed at night. 3. Don’t wear tight fitting panties & pantyhose. 4. Use natural tampon/ feminine pads (avoid those which are scented). 5. Avoid douches as well as use of harsh, drying soap on genitalia. 6. Rinse genitalia very well after soaping up.

Answered 2/19/2014

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