According to studies, women are the majority of sufferers of Yeast Infection (YI), and there is good reason for that.
YI is caused by a fungus called Candida Albicans.
Now these types of fungus is already present in our bodies, especially the digestive tract and the vaginal area.
Now these types of fungus are usually very harmless, but if your body goes through a major imbalance like you got really sick, pregnancy, menstruation or even if you're just taking antibiotics, all of these can set off the growth of the fungus and lead to vaginal yeast infection.
Now that you know the real cause of the infection, the creams and ointments that you can buy over the counter is not enough to get rid of the illness.
If you want to stop the vaginal itching, vaginal odor, soreness, redness, and painful intercourse caused by vaginal yeast infection then use the below home remedies to get rid of the infection for good.
Tea Tree Oil - tea tree oil is known for its antiseptic properties.
You can apply this to the infected area regularly.
It will soothe and clean the infection.
Yogurt - Yogurt is full of good bacteria that can bring back the natural balance of your body, hence creating an unfavorable environment for the fungus.
You can either eat the yogurt or you can apply it directly to your vagina.
Oatmeal - Oatmeal is famous for its ability to suck in bad cholesterol and flush it out of the body, the same thing goes with the fungus that causes the infection.
You can also turn the oatmeal to a paste and apply it to the vaginal area or you can just eat it.
Honey - honey is famous for its soothing effects.
If your infected area is really sore, apply some honey into it and it will provide you some relief from the soreness and itching.