Hi, I had a few questions so recently on October 14 I was experiencing yeast infection symptoms so I went out and brought montistat 3 and was taking antibiotic pill and I was?t having these symptoms anymore so then now today I?m having the same symptoms.

Dr. Sathish ErraHomeopath12yrs exp

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Prevention Vaginal yeast infections are a common complaint preventable by taking simple precautions. These include: wearing loose-fitting clothing and cotton underwear avoiding tight jeans and pantyhose, as yeast thrives in moist and warm environments changing out of wet swimwear or gym clothing, as soon as possible avoiding vaginal sprays, perfumes, and lotions, which can irritate the vagina and cause an imbalance of bacteria and yeast drying the genital area thoroughly after showering or bathing avoiding douches using a water-based lubricant during sexual intercourse showering after intercourse and oral sex taking probiotics or eating probiotic-rich foods reducing sugar consumption, as yeast feeds on sugar taking antibiotics only when necessary, as these upset the body's balance of bacteria and yeast considering contraceptive choice, as estrogen-based contraception may promote the growth of yeast Symptoms The symptoms of a yeast infection include: pain, itching, or burning in or around the vagina vaginal burning upon urination painful intercourse rash a thick, white vaginal discharge, resembling cottage cheese redness swelling skin fissures or sores In men, symptoms are noticeable at the head of the penis and include: redness irritation itching discharge.  

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