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Get Rid of a Vaginal Yeast Infection with Coconut Oil

By on August 16, 2017

How To Get Rid of a Vaginal Yeast Infection with Coconut Oil

Vaginal yeast infection is an itchy and uncomfortable condition. Sometimes it becomes tough for a female to get rid of it. As yeast thrives in moist condition vaginal yeast infection is a very common health issue in females. Your gynecologist may suggest you topical creams to get rid of it. But today’s women trust natural home remedies.

Vaginal Yeast Infection with Coconut Oil

Vaginal Yeast Infection with Coconut Oil

One of the easily available and effective home remedies for vaginal yeast infection is coconut oil.
The fatty oil derived from the coconut fruit flesh is coconut oil and has lots of health benefits. It promotes digestion and balances hormones. The antibacterial and antifungal property of coconut oil help to get rid of vaginal yeast infection. Also, it relieves vaginal dryness.

Let’s Learn in detail what Researchers say about Coconut Oil

However, the studies done on the use of coconut oil to get rid of the fungal infection is limited still there is evidence that coconut oil is antibacterial and antifungal.

what Researchers say about Coconut Oil

what Researchers say about Coconut Oil

Studies also show that Candida albicans are susceptible to coconut oil and was required in less amount than fluconazole to kill them.

How to Use Coconut Oil for Vaginal Yeast Infection

The first step is to select correct coconut oil. Always chose pure and organic coconut oil. Using a coconut oil blend won’t give you the desired result. Looks for coconut oil that is 100 percent pure. Remember a pure coconut oil do not have strong and typical coconut smell.

How to Use Coconut Oil for Vaginal Yeast Infection

How to Use Coconut Oil for Vaginal Yeast Infection

Coconut oil is perfectly safe and does not cause any skin irritation so you can apply it directly over the affected area. You may also soak a clean tampon with coconut oil and then insert it. Keep it overnight and then threw it in morning.

What are the Risks and Warning you Should know Before using Coconut Oil

Coconut oil rarely causes any side effects. Still better avoid it if you are allergic. If you are taking some other medication to treat vaginal yeast infection better consult your doctor once before using it. Also, pregnant women should not use it without consulting her gynecologist.

What are the Risks and Warning you Should know Before using Coconut Oil

What are the Risks and Warning you Should know Before using Coconut Oil

Are there other Home Remedies you can Trust to Treat Vaginal Yeast Infection along with Coconut Oil

Yes, besides coconut oil the other two trusted home remedy I usually recommend to get rid of vaginal yeast infection is yogurt and apple cider vinegar.

How Yogurt and Apple Cider Vinegar help to Get Rid of Vaginal Yeast Infection

Yogurt contains probiotics and restores the good bacteria and yeast balance of the vagina. Soak a tampon with yogurt and insert into the vagina. Leave it overnight and discard in the morning.

How Yogurt and Apple Cider Vinegar help to Get Rid of Vaginal Yeast Infection

How Yogurt and Apple Cider Vinegar help to Get Rid of Vaginal Yeast Infection

Apple cider vinegar being acidic maintain the pH balance of the vagina and controls the growth of yeast. Dilute apple cider vinegar by adding water to it and wash your intimate area with the dilution.

How to Prevent Vaginal Yeast Infection in Future

To prevent vaginal yeast infection avoid wearing wet panties for a long period of time. Better wear clean and dry cotton panties. Do not douche or wash your intimate areas with perfumed soaps and avoid easting processed foods and sugar

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Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta
Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta:  Professionally a homeopathic doctor and a dietician Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta is passionate about writing health and parenting blogs. She believes in holistic approach towards health and well being.
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