How can I get rid of a yeast infection in my third trimester?

I've been dealing with this for 4 months now. And I thought it would go away on it's own. What can I do to get rid of it before my daughter is born.

Monostat, the three day one is better than the seven day one...plus eat LOTS of yogurt it really does help out with balancing things out such as the acidity and ph balance "down there"

So, how to get rid of a yeast infection using mainstream treatments? Unfortunately, prescription and over the counter remedies, whilst effective in the short term, are drug-based and it is known that the Candida can form a resistance to them over time. What this means is that your yeast infection can just keep coming back time and time again.

The best way to get round this is to use completely natural treatments that don't rely on drugs at all.

So here are 7 natural tips on how to get rid of a yeast infection using everyday things and some common sense...

Yogurt

Natural, non-flavored yogurt is a well known home remedy. It contains Lactobacillus acidophilus, a naturally occurring bacteria in healthy vaginas. This will kill the excess yeast and is recommended by many health-care professionals.

Just apply to the vulva and the inside of the vagina. You can use a syringe without the needle, or, just dip a tampon into the yogurt and use overnight for several nights.

Mild White Vinegar Solution

The key word here is "mild". Mix 1 tablespoon of vinegar with 1 quart of water and wash or douche the affected area. Apple cider vinegar is reckoned to be best.

Garlic and Cranberries

Eat more garlic and cranberries.

Garlic contains a natural anti-fungul agent to help fight the fungus. You can also form a tampon by wrapping the garlic in some cheesecloth and tying around with un-waxed dental floss. Leave some floss loose so that you can remove the tampon more easily.

Cranberries help to reduce the urine's pH levels so that the infected area is washed clean.

Clean Dry Crotch

It is very important to keep your crotch clean and dry. Use plain, natural soap where possible, or, at the very least use soap with very little perfume and dye. Always dry with a clean cotton towel (or cloth). Do this at least once every day.

Wet Underwear and Sportswear

Never keep wet (or damp) underwear or sportswear on for longer than is necessary. Whether you have been swimming, at the gym, or, out running, get out of those things as quickly as possible. Shower and wash as above.

Wear Loose Natural-Fibre Undergarments

If you are suffering from a yeast infection never wear tight synthetic underwear. These trap heat and moisture, which the yeast infection loves. The result? it multiplies! So always were loose, breathable materials such as cotton.

Cut Out Sex!

I'm sorry for you, but it's true. Apart from encouraging the growth of the infection, unprotected sex will pass it on to your partner. If you are sexually active while suffering from a yeast infection you can use a condom. But some spermicides in the lubrication can also encourage yeast infection, so that it is much better to stop having sex altogether until the infection has completely cleared. And of course you then need a very fast cure!

Just to give you a better understanding of what yeast infections are and why they occur. The yeast found in our bodies are tiny or minute organisms (candida fungus) that normally live in small numbers. Yeast overgrowth occurs when the body has an acidic pH, and/or when good bacteria and yeast are out of balance.

This overgrowth is what causes the uncomfortable, but not serious, condition called yeast infection. Among other things, vaginal yeast infections can occur with hormonal transformation like pregnancy, hormone therapy, antibiotics treatment, and/or the contraceptive pill.

You can learn more about the condition and the prevention and treatment here. So that you'll be in good shape come your due date.

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Best of luck...

MONISTAT ! it is one of the best creams for yeast infections. its only 16 dollars and you can purchase this at any rite aid , Walgreen's , CVS, & other similar stores. its a seven day cream. i guarantee it will be gone after the seven days