Advice on inflammation caused by fungus in the vagina

 Advice on inflammation caused by fungus in the vagina

Try not to irritate the inside of your vagina. Then the natural balance with fungi and bacteria can return.

• Wash the outside of your vagina with lukewarm water. That's enough.
• There is no need to wash more often or better. The inside of the vagina cleans itself.
• Do not use soap or special agents for your vagina, such as rinses, deodorant or tea-tree oil.
• These agents can irritate the mucous membrane of the vagina. They do not help against mold.
• Also, taking garlic, probiotics or yogurt with Lactobacillus Acidophilus will not help.
• Take the time to get aroused during sex. Let your vagina get moist before having sex. Or use a lubricant. Don't free when it hurts.
• Do not use spermicides. These can irritate the vagina.

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How do I know if I have a yeast infection in my vagina?

 How do I know if I have a yeast infection in my vagina?

You usually notice from your complaints that you have an inflammation due to fungus in your vagina.

The first time you come to the GP with these complaints, the GP can examine you.
The doctor will then ask you to take off your underwear and lie down on the examination couch.
Spread your legs a little and try to relax. The doctor will then carefully insert a spreader into your vagina. This allows the doctor to view the mucous membrane.

• You may also have other complaints, such as abdominal pain or blood in the mucus. Then the doctor removes some mucus with a cotton swab.
• This is being investigated to know for sure whether or not it is inflammation from fungus.
• Your doctor can also have this mucus tested for STIs , if you could have an STI .

Have you ever had an inflammation due to fungus and do you recognize the complaints? Then you probably have it again. Examination of the vagina is often not necessary.

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Why do I have a yeast infection in my vagina?

 Why do I have a yeast infection in my vagina?

It is often not clear what causes an inflammation caused by fungus in the vagina.

These things make it more likely:

• soap, also neutral soap.
• This irritates the mucous membrane. This allows fungi to grow.
• medicines, for example:
• antibacterial medicines (antibiotics)
• These medicines can kill certain types of bacteria in the vagina. This allows fungi to grow.
• hormones that inhibit inflammation (corticosteroids)
• diabetes
• changes in hormones, for example if you have your period or are pregnant
• You cannot get a fungus in the vagina from someone else. It is not contagious, not even through sex. Everyone already has these fungi on the skin and mucous membranes.

Tight clothing, panty liners or tampons will not cause inflammation due to fungus.

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What will I notice about an inflammation caused by fungus in my vagina?

 What will I notice about an inflammation caused by fungus in my vagina?

You may notice this in case of an inflammation caused by fungus:

• itching in your vagina
• white fluid from your vagina
• It may look like yogurt and be crumbly. It doesn't smell.
• the inside of your vagina is red and thicker
• pain or burning sensation, for example when you urinate or during sex

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What is a yeast infection in the vagina?

 What is a yeast infection in the vagina?

Bacteria and fungi live in your vagina. That's very normal. They live there together in a natural balance.

There is mucous membrane in your vagina. That is a thin layer of cells that make mucus. The mucus protects your vagina.

Sometimes something upsets this natural balance in your vagina. Some fungi then grow too much, such as Candida.
The fungus can go into the skin around your vagina or into the mucous membrane in your vagina. There it causes inflammation.

Another name for this is candidiasis.

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Vaginal Yeast Infection : When should you go to the doctor?

 Vaginal Yeast Infection : When should you go to the doctor?

Have you ever suffered from a vaginal yeast infection before and do you recognize the symptoms? Then there is a good chance that you are dealing with a vaginal yeast infection again. Do you doubt whether you suffer from a vaginal yeast infection or do the complaints not go away? Then consult your doctor or gynaecologist.

In addition, consult your doctor in the following cases:

• If you have symptoms that suggest a vaginal yeast infection for the first time.
• If your complaints (with or without treatment) have not diminished after two weeks. 
• If you have had a vaginal yeast infection before, you recognize the symptoms and they have not diminished after two weeks. 
• If you are younger than sixteen or   are (or have been) going through menopause . 
• If you are  pregnant  or have diabetes.
• If you take antibiotics for a long time.
• If a vaginal cream or capsule has not helped enough. 
• If your symptoms keep coming back. 
• If you also get other complaints, for example pain in your lower abdomen, fever or other complaints that may indicate an STI.
• If your vaginal discharge changes color, odor or amount. 

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How can you prevent a vaginal yeast infection?

 How can you prevent a vaginal yeast infection?

Prevention is of course better than cure. The trick is to disturb the natural balance of your vagina as little as possible. Below you will find a number of tips that reduce the risk of a vaginal yeast infection:

• Do not wash your vagina with soap or other vaginal rinses.
• Rinse your pubic area with lukewarm water while showering. 
• Wipe your pubic area from front to back after using the toilet. 
• Change your sanitary pads  or  tampons regularly  .
• Don't walk around with wet swimsuits for too long.
• Choose cotton underwear that breathes.
• Take the time to get aroused before having sex or use lubricant.
• Sleep naked! This gives your vagina the chance to air. 
• Make sure you have good resistance.

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