Can a Yeast Infection During Pregnancy Harm Your Baby?
Yeast infections during pregnancy are very common, particularly during the second trimester. Increased estrogen alters the normal balance of bacteria and yeast in the vagina, causing an overgrowth of yeast. This leads to odd-smelling, white vaginal discharge. Causes of Yeast Infections The vaginal fungus Candida albicans causes yeast infections. This fungus is otherwise completely normal. The vaginal imbalance is exacerbated […]
Easy Home Remedies For Vaginal Yeast Infections
A vaginal yeast infection, or vaginal candidiasis, is caused by a fungus, not bacteria. The infection occurs when there’s an overgrowth of Candida albicans fungus. This overgrowth triggers symptoms such as vaginal discharge, as well as irritation, inflammation, and intense itching in the vagina, especially the vulvar area. Long before there were drugstores, women turned to natural […]
Vaginal Yeast Infections
Overview Vaginal yeast infections, also called candida vaginal infections or candidiasis, are common and easily treated in most women. Candida is a fungus. It commonly exists in small amounts in the vagina, mouth and gastrointestinal tract. When the fungus overgrows in the vagina, a yeast infection develops. This causes uncomfortable symptoms such as vaginal itching, burning […]