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Yeast Infection During Pregnancy – Causes, Symptoms & Preventive Measures

10 PREVENTIVE MEASURES TO AVOID YEAST INFECTION TO DURING PREGNANCY Yeast Infections are vaginal infections common in pregnant women. It is caused by a fungus called Candida Albicans 75% Nearly 75 % of women have had vaginal yeast infection at least once in their life time Causes High amounts of estrogens High estrogens cause vagina to produce more glycogen Glycogen makes it easier for the yeast to grow Antibiotic medications Lack of sleep and high stress which weaken the immune system Poor vaginal hygiene Wearing support hose that leads to moisture build up Symptoms Itching in the vaginal area Pain & Burning sensation while urinating Swelling & Redness of the vulva Odourless vaginal discharge 4 that is white or creamy Pain or discomfort during intercourse Treatment The first and the foremost thing is to consult your gynaecologist. These may be also beneficial: 1 Vaginal Creams e Antifungal Cream 3 Antiseptics 4 Suppositories with Clotrimazole Preventive Measures Make sure you eat fiber rich food Sleep at night without underwear Wear loose and clean cotton underwear Clean your vaginal area with warm water. Do not douche Follow a healthy diet and lifestyle during the recovery period Avoid tights, leggings or pantyhose to prevent moisture build up Avoid perfumes, bubble baths and perfumed soaps during infection Keep yourself dry after activities such as swimming Maintain dry hygiene throughout your pregnancy phase Wipe front to back when it comes to the genital area to avoid infection Get yourself examined before starting any treatment for yeast infections. Feel free to discuss any other concerns that you may have regarding yeast infections with your doctor. MomJunction http://www.ncbinlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2654841/ http://www.cdc.gov/fungal/diseases/candidiasis/genital/treatment.html http://www.webmd.com/baby/tc/vaginal-yeast-infection-during-pregnancy-topic-overview

Yeast Infection During Pregnancy – Causes, Symptoms & Preventive Measures

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If you are pregnant, you might be susceptible to yeast infection, more than any other time of your life. It is particularly true during your second trimester. Some of the symptoms that could character...

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