Pregnant Yeast Infection »
Posted By emilytwain 8 months, 1 week ago in Health & FitnessWhat is a pregnant yeast infection?
A pregnant yeast infection is a yeast infection which appears during the pregnancy, especially in the second trimester, because of the drastic hormonal changes the body is going through.
During pregnancy the sugar levels in the vulva tend to get very high, the yeasts use this sugar to overgrow, break the balance in the vulva and cause a yeast infection.
What are the causes to pregnant yeast infection?
The most common factors are: antibiotics, birth control pills, taking hormones, high blood sugar, sexual intercourse,hormonal changes before period or during pregnancy.
How can you diagnose a pregnant yeast infection?
The symptoms to pregnant yeast infection are:
white increased discharge from the vagina, looks like cottage and usually smells like bread or yeasts.
burning in the vagina and the area around.
redness and itching.
Though the symptoms are very clear, it's important for your doctor to confirm it is indeed the problem.
How can you help prevent the pregnant yeast infection from reappearing?
You can stop your vaginal yeast infectionbyfrom reappearing by adapting a healthy lifestyle:
* Eating healthy food, not greasy and with small amounts of sugar.
* Eating yogurt with "lactobacillus acidophilus".
* Wearing loosened cloths and cotton underwear.
* Dry your vaginal area after taking a shower.
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