Let’s face it, yeast infections are no fun. Not only do they itch, they can interfere with life on a daily basis. After all, who really wants to go around feeling yucky?
Yeast infections are an extremely common thing. In fact, almost 75 percent of women have experienced a yeast infection, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). That’s three out of four women.
Medically referred to as vulvovaginal candidiasis, a yeast infection is a fungal infection that develops when the body has too much of a naturally occurring yeast called Candida. This overgrowth can cause the familiar itching experienced when hit with a yeast infection. In addition, it can cause discharge and irritation of the vaginal area in general when a yeast infection develops.
There are a number of steps you can take to prevent yeast infections. While the body will ultimately do as it wishes, these steps can help to decrease your risk of yeast infections in general.
Following are five things you can do to lower your risk.
1. Yogurt
Yogurt is the go-to source for yeast infection prevention. In fact, many women who consume yogurt swear by it when it comes to avoiding “the itch.”