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Heartbreak Heel
Yeast Relief



Preventing Vaginitis

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Over-the Counter Remedies

Effective medications for treating yeast infections are now available without a doctor's prescription. They are being aggressively advertised. Is this treatment for you? The answer depends on your individual history and advice from a physician who knows you.

Most physicians do not recommend their use by women who have not been examined and properly diagnosed as having a yeast infection.

Since the symptoms of Candida vaginitis are nonspecific, the purpose of an examination is to be sure that the cause of the symptoms is not another type of infection.

However; if you are prone to recurring yeast infections, have seen your physician for an accurate diagnosis in the past and do not have a change in sexual partner or medical condition, you may be a candidate to use these medications.

There are other causes of vaginitis. Some forms are caused by other microorganisms, such as Trichomonas or Gardnerella, which may be sexually transmitted and require a different type of therapy. Others are due to an allergy to feminine hygiene products, sprays, sanitary pads or lubricants.

Determining the difference between these infections can be very difficult. Vaginal discharge is a prime symptom of all of them - a physical exam and lab tests are necessary to determine which type of infection you have.

Your physician will take a sample of the vaginal discharge and select the proper treatment, either a vaginal cream or suppository; or an oral medication.

If you are sexually active, your partner may or may not need treatment also. In any event, to prevent worsening of symptoms or reinfection, avoid sexual intercourse during treatment.

By definition, vaginitis does not include infections of the cervix, urethra, uterus or fallopian tubes. These are more serious conditions that are most often sexually transmitted.

In some sports, such as bicycling, women are more prone to developing yeast infections. What can you do to prevent them?

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Foreword: Billie Jean King

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