I have yeast infection after one week of doing sex. For the first time I treated it with iodine tablets and some antibiotics. second time I treated with proper medication prescribed by the doctor. But this it again happened. please could you tell me why it happens nd how it can be treated without medicines and naturally. This time I do not wanna consume medicines as its harming my health.

Dr. Rahul GuptaSexologist14yrs exp

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Hello- tea tree oil has long been prized for its antifungal properties. A reviewtrusted source of research on this essential oil confirmed its ability to kill a range of yeasts and fungi. In the majority of the studies reviewed, tea tree oil was tested on candida albicans, one of the most common yeasts in vaginal infections. Vaginal suppositories containing tea tree oil have been showntrusted source to treat vaginal fungal infections. Some women report relief from adding diluted tea tree oil to a tampon and inserting this into the vagina overnight. However, extreme caution must be used when using tea tree oil, as it can irritate the skin, and the vaginal walls are particularly sensitive. Tea tree is an essential oil and, as such, needs to be mixed with a carrier oil. People can use 3-5 drops of tea tree oil in 1 ounce of warmed coconut oil to soak a tampon. It is important to change the tampon regularly.  

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