At some point in their lives, vaginal yeast infection affects 3 out of 4 women. It is a fungal infection that causes irritation, whitish discharge and, above all, itching, in all the tissues found in the opening of the vagina. And although it has a specific medical treatment, There are some home remedies, approved by experts, that can be very useful.
According to the specialists of Mayo Clinicvaginal candidiasis is combated with the insertion of antifungal vaginal suppositories and creams that are available over the counter.
For her part, Brazilian doctor Sheila Sedicias, gynecologist and obstetrics, with specialized studies in mastology, supported the use of natural remedies that are effective in curing the infection.
However, he also clarified that These homemade alternatives do not seek to replace medical treatment, but rather to be a complement guided by the same doctor or phytotherapist.. If you are suffering from the infection, it is recommended that you know what can happen if you have sexual relations.
6 home remedies to cure vaginal yeast infection
Most of these treatments are based on sitz baths. We tell you what they are:
Chamomile has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antifungal propertiesbeing one of the most effective options to relieve the symptoms of vaginal candidiasis.
How to prepare it:
Bring a liter of water to a boil and when it reaches its boiling point, remove it from the heat and add three large spoonfuls of chamomile flowers. Cover the contents and let it rest for about 10 minutes.
After time, strain the liquid and mix with more water until the container is completely full.
After doing your intimate hygiene, take a sitz bath for minutes, preferably once a day.
The acids that make up apple cider vinegar (gallic, lactic and citric) They have sufficient antimicrobial properties for the treatment of vaginal yeast infection..
After doing your respective hygiene, mix a liter of warm water and two large tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in a bucket. Wash yourself again with the remedy and then take a sitz bath, for at least 20 minutes.
Thanks to its alkaline pH, bicarbonate It will help you reduce the acidity of the vagina, hindering the growth and development of the fungi that cause candidiasis.also relieving the annoying symptoms.
In a container, pour a liter of warm water and dilute a tablespoon of baking soda. After showering, proceed to sit for 20 minutes to complete the sitz bath. Gynecologist Sheila Sedicias recommends that you do it twice a day.
The treatment consists of making an ointment, which thanks to its two essential components (coconut oil and tea tree oil), you will get an antifungal and antimicrobial treatment.
Wash your hands well and in a container mix a large spoonful of coto oil and two drops of tea tree essential oil.
The treatment must be applied topically, at least once a day for the next 5 days.
According to phytotherapy, a science that uses plants for medicinal remedies, Oregano essential oil has high antimicrobial and antifungal properties that will help you fight vaginal infection.
In a container you are going to mix two drops of oregano essential oil with a large spoonful of vegetable oil, which can be coconut, olive or almond.
Next, apply the treatment to the affected area, performing a small massage.
In addition to being one of the natural remedies to eliminate kidney stones, uva ursi tea also works to decrease the reproduction of Candida Albicans, microorganism that causes vaginal candidiasis.
In a cup with hot (boiled) water, add two teaspoons of uva ursi leaves, letting the mixture rest for about 5 minutes. After time, strain the liquid and drink it up to three times a day.
If the vaginal yeast condition does not resolve with medical treatment or natural remedies, you need to see a doctor immediately. Do not self-diagnose a yeast infection, because one of the main reasons for receiving medical attention is to doubt that you really have it, as it could be another type of infection.