How To Treat a Yeast Infection Naturally

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A yeast infection is an unwelcome combination of itching, irritation, and discharge. It may also cause a burning sensation during intercourse or when urinating. Get on with your day and naturally get rid of a yeast infection.

Warning
Though some women have reported positive results after trying these methods, they don't work for everyone. Discontinue treatment if your symptoms remain or worsen, and immediately consult a health-care professional.

Step 1: Eat yogurt
Eat yogurt containing live bacteria. The bacteria will combat your infection.

Step 2: Use yogurt and tampon
Dip a tampon in plain, unsweetened yogurt and insert the tampon into your vagina. Repeat 2 times a day until the symptoms disappear.

Step 3: Use garlic
Insert a clove of garlic into your vagina at night and remove it in the morning. Repeat a second night if the itch has not gone away.

Tip
Peel the skin off the garlic first.

Step 4: Douche
Douche once a day for one week with 10 drops of a solution that combines 1 teaspoon tea tree oil and 1 teaspoon isopropyl rubbing alcohol mixed into 1 pint of water.

Step 5: Seek a doctor
Consult a doctor if vaginal discharge lasts longer than seven days, your symptoms recur, or you have a bloody discharge, abdominal pain, fever, or increased urination.

Did You Know?
Approximately 75 percent of women have had one genital yeast infection in their lifetime.