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Yeast Infection Home Remedy

Find yeast infection treatments and home remedies for yeast infection, using natural cures and herbal products.

Jawairia Zafar, OCT
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Yeast Infection Home Remedy

Signs and Symptoms of a Yeast Infection

A yeast infection is a common bacterial infection caused by candida albicans, which is a strain of yeast that naturally live on the human body in small numbers. Yeast infections commonly inflict women in the vaginal area, with the following symptoms:

  • A thick, white, and odorless discharge from the vagina.
  • Itching and burning inside as well as outside the vagina.
  • A burning sensation during urination.
  • Slight pain or discomfort during sexual intercourse.

Men can also suffer from yeast infections, and infections can also occur on different parts of the body such as beneath the breasts, under nails, and behind other skin folds such as the lower abdominal area.

Causes of Yeast Infections

Although the bacteria that lead to yeast infections naturally exist on our bodies, their numbers are kept under control by the acidity level inside of the vagina. However, a drop in this acidity level may allow the yeast to flourish, leading to an infection. There are a number of possible reasons why this imbalance may occur:

  • Pregnancy or menstrual cycles may cause a yeast infection, due to the hormonal changes that a woman undergoes in these situations.
  • Antibiotics, steroids, and certain birth control pills can cause yeast infections since they cause an imbalance in the natural gut flora that normally prevents fungus like Candida from forming.
  • Excessive moisture inside of the vaginal region can lead to infections.
  • Individuals diagnosed with diabetes have been known to be more susceptible to yeast infections.
  • Consuming large amounts of sweets and other high-sugar foods can lead to recurring infections.
  • Using sauna, hot tub or jacuzzi frequently may also disrupt the healthy balance of bacteria and cause yeast infection.

Home Remedies and Natural Treatments for Yeast Infections

Apple Cider Vinegar

One of the best home remedies to treat a yeast infection is Apple Cider Vinegar. Here are some simple steps on how to use this amazing natural treatment:
Step 1:
Add 1 and a half cups of Apple Cider Vinegar into a bathtub filled with luke warm water, and then soak in it for about 20 minutes. This should be done once a day for the first 3 days of the infection.
Step 2:
After 3 days of soaking, the infection should be significantly less. At this point, start to drink a glass of water mixed with 1 teaspoon of Apple Cider Vinegar once per day. This not only helps prevent yeast infections, but it also has numerous other health benefits such as improving skin health and boosting your metabolism.

While it is also possible to create a douche with Apple Cider Vinegar, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists suggests that women avoid douching completely. Douching has the potential to spread a yeast infection up through the cervix and into the uterus. For this reason, the simple soak mentioned above should be sufficient. NOTE: If you are pregnant, it is best to consult your doctor before using this treatment.

Cranberries

While cranberries are often used to treat bladder infections, they can also be highly effective for treating yeast infections by promoting healthy pH balance in the vagina. Try drinking a glass of unsweetened cranberry juice twice per day for up to 5 days to help fight off a fungal infection.

Probiotic Yogurt

The active bacterial cultures in yogurt help to fight yeast, which is one of the main reasons why many people have found it to be effective at treating a yeast infection. Try to eat a cup of unsweetened probiotic yogurt once per day for a week.

If your infection persists for longer than a week, it is best to consult your doctor.

Garlic

Many people have found that garlic is wonderful at fighting yeast infections. Crush 2 or 3 fresh garlic cloves into small pieces and quickly swallow the pieces with a glass of water. Repeat this for up to 5 days. If you don’t like the associated garlic breath, you can use garlic capsules instead which are available in most health food stores.

References

  1. Vaginitis: Causes and Treatments. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
  2. Vaginitis FAQ. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. FAQ028.

Medical disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and isn’t a substitute for professional medical advice. Talk to your doctor before trying a new remedy, especially if you’re pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a health condition.

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  1. Toni

    Douche with 4 tbsp 10% peroxide and cool water to fill douche 2xday. Try laying down on the tub to let it sit there for a minute or so if you are able. A H2O2 detox with Food grade H2O2 is also very helpful. Those little yeasty beasts can’t survive with all that extra oxygen. They require an anarobic environment to be fruitful and multiply.
    I was treated for acne when I was a teen with Tetracyline and have suffered from yeast forever. OTC medications no longer worked for me.
    GSE, and boric acid are also very helpful. Lower your alcohol intake as well.
    I could write about this al day but it would be receptive to the info in prviouse posts.
    DO NOT USE ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS EVER. THEY ARE POISON!!!!!

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  2. Deedee

    This is a great venue for sharing and I appreciate all the advice. I’ve noticed in a few of the comments that some young women with sexual partners keep having reoccurring breakouts without understanding why. It’s important to know that men carry the yeast without them knowing it,(it doesn’t itch and you can’t see it), and if you don’t treat them you’ll be infected again.

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  3. Anne

    I am so glad I found this site, ladies,ladies,ladies,good to know that we are not alone in this, I have read so many articles on this site, I have tried the acv, and i think that it worked for me,i am planning on getting the tea tree oil as a preventive measure. good luck ladies,i will be coming back.

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  4. Jane

    Best thing to do is get your doctor to prescribe you 30 day treament which is 100mg a day for 30 days. If you have any std’s and is on medication for it then a yeast infection is common. If you are on anti biotics then this can also cause severe yest infection. The fact that it has no smell only point to one thing (HIV,and or Herpees). IF you havent got tested you should and if you are positive for either one then yeast infections is going to make up alot of your life. Best thing to do is to go pantless while you are at home to keep your (vagina) from being exposed to prolonged heat. Also make sure you take more showers then baths. Do not use douch or put vinegar or directly insert water up your vagina. Why not? Well your vagina hold moisture and yeast thrives in moistures. Use polyurathan condoms instead of latex because it is less irratable to the skin. Men can catch yeast infections so use condoms so that they want give you one and you want give them one. How to tell if your male partner has a yeast infection? Well he would have red dots in his pubic hairs and would reach his climax very quickly then normal. The tip of his head will be red and swollen. Sometimes its only a red and swollen head instead of the red dots which are slightly raised. This could also be considered a staff infection. Hopefully this helped you out and others. Everything i’ve said has been told to me by a doctor and or i have expericed. Home remedies is not a solution only a prevenative. Normal dosage to take per day of flucanzol is 100mg to 400mg (depends on how severe). Good luck and watch your partners, if you treat your yeast infection and he dont then you mightest well not.

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  5. Pabs

    I am new to this site, but I have read a lot of interesting statements about yi, which i am suffering also, right now i have been in the company of this yi for about 3 wks and the itching was very severe at once, but i starting soaking n baking soda and it died down a little and sitting in acv for about 15 to 20 minutes, it helped a little, not as bad, but i am going to do the tea tree solution, i also bought cortiszone 10 and applied it for relief of iching, it helped a lot,but the problem, i am looking for a solution, please help if you see this tab.

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  6. lyd

    YEAST INFECTIONS!!!!! YEAST INFECTIONS!!!!…I AM NOT SHOUTING….I JUST WANT TO GET YOUR ATTENTION. I’VE SEEN THIS MENTIONED ON THIS FORUM BUT IT SEEMs AS IF THIS suggestion was OVERLOOKED. I see so many of you ladies suffering as I did, so I’d just like you to look at some PROBIOTICS that are especially formulated for a healthy vaginal tract. You really need to get the probiotics that go right to the “source”. Probiotic GR1 and RC14: “FEM DOPHILUS”. Read the peoples “reviews” and see how it tremendously helped them and me.
    http://www.amazon.com/jarrow-formulas/fem-dophilus
    Some of you may think it’s expensive, but it is well worth it. I hope this works for all of you.

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  7. first_itch:/

    hey i was wondering if it’s still okay to use the garlic method while on my period

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  8. Anonymous

    i was wondering if yeast infection will go away on there own. i have a mild one but me and my boyfriend are living rent to rent. i have NO money for any of these remedies so i was hopeing they went away on theyre own and how long would it take?

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  9. melanie

    one of the most effective home remedies for this infection is to have a tonic made by mixing olive leaf extract, grapefruit seed extract and water.

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  10. Alina

    @ Furio konstantinos regarding my last post – For tea tree oil ratio, it’s one drop of oil mixed in 3 tbsp of water and for apple cider vinegar, it’s one part ACV and 3 parts water. Also in my first line, I mean “it is the *same* in men in women”.

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  11. Alina

    @ Furio Konstantinos, yes yeast infection is the in men or women. I think you should try diluted apple cider vinegar (1 ACV:3 water)first for about a week if it doesn’t help then try diluted tea tree oil (1:3)remedy.Good luck

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  12. furio konstantinos

    I have had reoccurring fungal infection on my penis…i think its now affecting my insides. this affects guys as well…are these remedies the same???

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  13. Kasey

    Hi, I was wondering if anybody had any idea what’s going on in my situation. Sorry if this is TMI. I had my first yeast infection in October of 2010. It started the day after my boyfriend and I had sex a few times in one day and I was very sore. (sorry for TMI, just trying to find answers.) it was also 4 or 5 days before my period. The dr prescribed one dose of fluconazole. I also tried the yogurt tampon remedy in the days before my period and nothing helped. It finally went away after my period was over and a 2nd dose of fluconazole. I had another in November. Same circumstances and time frames. After sex and before my period. I had another in April. We has sex a few days before my period, but I wasn’t wet enough (which was very stupid and I’ve learned my lesson) and I ended up with one the next day. The dr said it was probably because of the damage and too much friction. Again, went on through my period, tried yogurt, apple cider vinegar baths and it finally cleared up after the period and a 2nd round of medicine. Here I am, 4 months later, with another. We had sex a week before my period a few times, though I thought I was lubricated enough. I saw a different dr and she didn’t know anything. Took my fluconazole, cut out a lot of sugar, eating tons of organic unsweetened yogurt, inserting it also, tried eating raw garlic and it made me sick. I’m on the third day and nothing has improved. Do you think it’s possible a correlation of tOo much friction during sex and my hormone levels before my period? It doesn’t happen everytime we have sex before my period, but it never happens unless we have had sex. Does anybody have ANY ideas? Sorry this is so long. I just want answers ): also, do you think I’m resistant to fluconazole now, even though there has been large gaps between m infections? Thank you guys so much. I feel your pain and wish you all to feel better soon.

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  14. JT

    Has anyone else noticed that swimming pools cause/ encourage yeast infections? Im not sure but I think this might be the reason mine came back.

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  15. Anonymous

    FOR YEAST INFECTION I USED TO EAT 1 CLOVE OF GARLIC WITH BOWL OF YOGURT JUST PLAIN ONE NOT THE FLAVOUR. CUT DOWN ON SUGAR. DO THIS FOR A WEEK. GARLIC WORKS AS ANTIBIOTIC.

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  16. Me

    Candida is not a bacteria. It is a fungus. Bad medical advice is bad.

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  17. Candymonster:P

    Ok, well, im twelve (and obviously my email is fake) and i don’t really kno what I should tell my mom. I hav been itching down there for at least a year but I always get my period. I hav itches down there to the point of bleeding. I had a “Summer’s Eve” cream in a tube( it was a white tube, black writing, clear cream) and It only helped soothe the itche. I love candy and COULDN’T live without it. The least amount of candy I would limit myself to would be gum. I started thinking I might have a yeast infection. Oh, and by the way, my dad is a diabetic and comes from a family line of diabetics. Can someone PLEASE take the time to read this and tell me what remedy would work best for me?

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  18. Beks

    One more question… i read how Coconut oil could be used as a lubricant, and is an anti-fungal… but after i had my first yeast infection, now if i use it i get a YI the next day. So it seems to irritate it….

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  19. Beks

    I never had a yeast infection until last September…. we took in a teenage girl, and she started borrowing my shoes… all the sudden, i noticed my feel sweated a lot more, and they smelled different. My whole body sweated alot more, my underarm sweat scent had changed too. Soon, I started getting really bad infection in my vagina…. lots of discharge, horrible smells and pain. This went on for months. I changed my whole diet, and stopped eating anything with sugar..even fruit or carrots. I have taken lots of fresh lemons, ACV, garlic cloves inserted, plain yogurt, really strong priobiotics, and now If i start to hurt, I can suppress it right away. Has anyone else noticed a different scent in your sweat? Also, does it seem possible that she transferred it to me by wearing my shoes without socks? She denies every having athletes feet or a yeast infection? Just so weird that I went from never having one to a chronic one. natural remedies totally work, and make you healthier. God knows best!

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  20. annemarie

    I have a severe fungal infection on my feet, started with my left foot just on the side of my foot, it was really itchy and now it is on both my feet but mostly my left foot.. the rash is around my foot .. it is painful.. the landlord did not put the air up, can you imagine.. the air is on but not enough to cool down my poor feet.. It is now going on one month,, I am worried as I suffer with pain in my feet due to fibromyalgia.. I am on the Lamisil cream from the dr.. and other cream as the dr said it could be exzema.. this all started with the heat in my apt… I want to get rid of this pain.. it is hard to walk and just relax now.. I have suffered in the past with on going yeast too, I have IC and that in itself is like a yeast infection all on its own… if anyone can please help with my poor feet… thanks so much

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  21. Kami

    Can you use the garlic method while your are pregnant??

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  22. Suzy

    After suffering with yeast infections for 5 years, I finally decided to try the garlic capsules and they have been my absolute salvation. Even though I was very skeptical I was also very desperate at the same time. I inserted 2 capsules 3 days in a row and everyday I noticed a little less itching until one day it finally went away. I cannot believe that garlic was the answer after so many doctor visits and years of being uncomfortable. If anyone is interested, I bought Solaray Organically Grown Garlic capsules (600mg). I don’t think the brand matters but this is what worked for me. I am so happy to be free of this terrible itch. Good luck to the rest of you out there and thanks so much for this great site!!!

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  23. Fran

    Hi Baby doll, I must tell you thanks very much, it was not so easy to get the gelatin capsules but I had some vitamins in capsule form and I emptied the contents and filled it with the boric acid powder and inserted it as high as I could. I did this for two days in the night and in the morning as you’d suggested. The third day I bought some probiotics and cut a piece of the caplet as small as possible and fill the capsule along with the boric acid powder and inserted it for two more days. Most of the itching and the soreness went the first two days and using the probiotics made me feel fresh all day down there. I also used an aloe vera soothing gel to ease the itching and soreness throughout the process. Right now its the best I’ve ever felt in a while and beats all the medication I was getting from the doctor. Thank you so much!!!

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  24. Baby Doll

    Hi Fran,
    The Boric Acid comes in powder form, which is why it needs to be filled into Gelatin Capsule so that it can be inserted and placed into vagina wall. Gelatin capsule will melt into your body (it’s usually used for filling medicines or vitamin for oral consumption) so you do not need to take it out. I open the capsules and fill the boric acid up by about half way (half way of the full capsule) and insert into vagina twice a day for 7 days straight.

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  25. Ange

    I recently got a yeast infection, I’m assuming it’s because I have been on antibiotics for a long period of time. And while it seems to be helpful to put some of the remedies up into the vagina I have a hard time just putting a tampon in. I tried taking the raw garlic, and there has been significant improvement. Every few hours I chopped some garlic and swallowed it down with water. I’m hoping this will rid me of it! I used vagisil anti itch wipes for the itch the first two days and that didn’t help as much as I thought. The garlic has helped the most.

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  26. Fran

    How do you use the boric acid, how do you get it out after use, how long should it stay in, can the boric acid be had already in capsule forms or do I specifically have to buy the capsule separately from the boric acid itself or can the boric acid be used in another way other than pouring it in a capsule? I have tried the garlic but it has only intensified the itching and it simply will not go away, I don’t know what I might be doing wrong.

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  27. tracey leicester

    thrush……is all connected to what we eat….i got it every month, so i stopped esting bread, cheese, pasta, gluten, cut down on all sugars and take probiotic acidophilus 10 million active cultures and its kept it at bay!..you have to be strict or you will carry on!! good luck….

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  28. Baby Doll

    Ladies,

    I had suffered from yeast infection before and tried all the home remedy methods ever mentioned from all websites – yogurt, garlic, prescription cream, AVC, honey, vinegar bath, etc etc you name it. Those would only temporally relief the symptom (if ever worked at all) and then the yeast infection would come back in a week or two. I became worried and desperate. I was so afraid that yeast infection would haunt me for the rest of my life .. until I found out this method that actually works! I have been yeast infection free for 6 months now and positively feel that it’s gone for good.

    I dedicate this post and special thanks to “Lady Linds” who saved my life. What cured my yeast infection was Boric Acid (I ordered from CVS, picked up the next day, it’s non-prescription) and 00 size of gelatin capsules (bought from Whole Food). I filled up half of the capsule with boric acid and inserted into the vagina as deep as I could; once in the morning and again before going to bed. I did this for 7 days and I have been yeast infection free since then.

    Also, I mixed 7-8 drop of pure tea tree oil with the same amount of alcohol (50% concentration) in a clean water spray bottle (5-6oz container) and keep in my bathroom. I spray that after I go to the bathroom and dap off with toilet paper to keep the private part dry. This helps soothing and itchness. I still do this even though I do not have yeast infection anymore.

    Last but not least, every time after sex, I wash my private part with soup that contain tea tree oil. I believe the tea tree oil helps to protect the yeast infection to come back to me.

    I hope it would work for you ladies as well.

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  29. Jia

    Hi Riva, I had yeast infection during pregnancy too. I used Apple Cider Vinegar and yogurt. During pregnancy we are not supposed to douche or insert anything inside so I used Apple cider vinegar mixed water for washing after using the washroom. Also I soaked just the bottom (not the whole body)in Apple Cider mixed water in bath tub for 20 minutes every day. Eating plain yogurt and applying it onto a pad and leaving it on for about 15 minutes helped with the discomfort too. But if the infection doesn’t go away after using these remedies for a week, I’d suggest using Canesten. It’s safe to use during pregnancy. I used it because mine kept coming back. I used Canesten 3 days kit and it helped. I hope you get better soon!
    Good luck!

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  30. Riva

    Are any of these safe to do while preganat since I been preganat I have them quet frequly and like I know that u gotta be careful but like is it okay to do homemade thimgs while ur preganat lol

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  31. Susie Mae Jones

    Ive suffered yeast infections before and its very irritating i wish us women didnt have to go through so much

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  32. Renee

    Did you guys have sex during this time? Cause Im hearing people with it for 5 years and years upon years! and i’ve had it for a week now and I can survive the pain the itching, the swelling and all the discomfort…How do you survive?

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  33. Leona

    Since I stopped taking antibiotics and started taking probiotics I have never had another yeast infection.

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  34. juliet

    Hi everyone. I apologize if I sounded harsh about the garlic. Did not mean to offend anyone.

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  35. Juliet

    Hi everyone,
    I have been having a yeast infection for almost a year now because of antibiotics. I am so grateful I found this site because I am definitely going to try either the tea tree or apple cider since I have them both. To those of you who have a problem with the garlic. Stop it! Who cares about the smell if you are getting cured? I made myself love raw garlic since in our family we suffer from high blood pressure. So what’s a little garlic smell for a while as opposed to in some cases several years of yeast infections?
    I did have a yeast infection several years ago and I pureed garlic and used it in water and douched with it but it irritated me and did not help. So I am a bit scared to use it now. BUT I eat it at least four days a week RAW. I guess my infection keeps bothering me as I will admit I have a sweet tooth.

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  36. sheetal

    SINCE FROM LAST JAN 2020 I AM SUFFERING FROM VERGINAL IRRITATION, BURNING AND ITCHING. ALL ALOPATHIC MEDICINE ARE COMPLETED BUT I AM NOT GETTING RELIEF . WHAT SHOULD I DO. I AM DRINKING SUFFICIENT WATER AND NOT USING HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE.
    PLEASE GIVE ME SUGGESTION FOR RELIEF.

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  37. jennifer

    I have been looking for a home remedy for an itchy dark red skin rash around the inner thigh area,I am sure this is Jock Itch,and is a yeast problem,can also get it under the breasts,warm humid conditions are a cause.I read a letter from a lady who said she had fantastic results with using a Zink Oxide nappy rash cream,also another said they had good results from bathing in a bleach water solution,2tbs to 12 oz of hot water,so I am going to try the bleach wash,and when dry use the cream,and I will try taking the Cider apple vinegar daily.Hopefully my husband will do something about it too as it is contagious and it just gets passed backwards and forwards if not,so sex is out of the question until it clears up.

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  38. windndown

    I am getting pink eye, wow I used castro oil as the internet said and the pain is gone already, no burning either.. amazing stuff castro oil.. I use it for gallbladder pain too.

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  39. Rita

    Great! Just make sure it’s Organic Apple Cider Vinegar.. There’s a big difference (benefits wise) between regular and the organic one. Good luck!

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  40. Suzy

    Thanks Rita! It’s funny because I just purchased a bottle of apple cider vinegar and came back and saw your post. I will start trying this tonight. I am so ready for some relief.

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  41. Rita

    @ Suzy, Try soaking into Apple Cider Vinegar. It really helped me. Simply take a cup of ACV and pour into bath tub and fill it just enough that you can soak your bottom into. Soak in for at least 20 minutes everyday – you’ll notice a difference in a few days.

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  42. Suzy

    I’ve dealt with yeast infection symptoms for 5 years now. I have been to the doctor over 10 times for this problem and I have yet to find relief. For those who say make sure to see a doctor before trying any treatments, well I did and now it’s up to me to figure this out. I am thankful I found this site and will try all the suggestions given. So far the tea tree oil seems to have helped with the itching, although it’s not gone. I will continue to post updates on my condition.

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  43. barbie

    I had a horrible yeast infection for weeks. I tried to treat it with the usual antifungals, including diflucan and monistat. Both only made the symptoms ten times worse. The pain and burning only increased. I was even getting sores in my mouth and on my tongue. Then I read on here how yogurt could be used. It gave me instant relief from the pain and burning and helped keep the other symptoms reduced. What really, finally knocked it out was the clove of garlic. I used it overnight and by the next day I had no more burning or itching and could urninate without burning. I don’t think i will ever use an antifunal medication again. The natural remedies worked so much better and had no side effects.

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  44. rebecca

    I am looking for help with yi under my breasts. I don’t seem to have any vaginal infection. I am looking for a natural remedy. Please help if you have any suggestions the itch is driving me crazy.

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  45. tintin0506

    Hey anonymous, that’s way too sad. But, you should try consulting the doctor. I know it’s very irritating having yeast. Hmmm. I could help you too. Just try visiting this site, where my sister also searched all over it and it helped her. (tinyurldotcom/endyeast )-> Just change “dot” into “.” This might help you! =D

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  46. Kailey Elise

    1. Hydrogen Peroxide (aka H2O2 – the stuff in the brown bottle from the drugstore that your mom probably used on your cuts – remember when it got all fizzy on them?) works really well at helping your vagina balance itself out again & works for both Bacterial Vaginosis(BV) & Yeast Infections(YI). The “bad bacteria” in your vagina are anerobic (DON’T like oxygen) & the “good bacteria” are aerobic (like oxygen). H2O2, when used as a douche (diluted or not – your choice, really) increases the oxygen in the vagina, so the good bacteria grow stronger & the bad bacteria die off. I personally just use a 3mL syringe (no needle!) filled with H2O2 a few times a day when I sense one coming on & it usually stops it before it even really starts. When I actually have a full-on infection (sometimes they don’t give you advance warning), I use it more often. It can also be mixed 50/50 with water & used as a douche. You can buy a douche kit at the store, dump out the junk that comes in it & add your own liquid. You can cut the top hole open bigger if you need to without breaking the douche bottle.

    2. Garlic cloves are great for YI. Insert the garlic clove up as far as it will go & often it will just stay up there through the strength of your vaginal muscles. Tie some dental floss around it & leave a tail if you don’t want to have to “go fishing” for it later. A good combo is garlic clove in the day, plain yogurt inserted at night. The garlic smell will go away after a few days (2, maybe?) once you stop using it; the H2O2 internal wash can help with the garlic smell somewhat, as can an apple cider vinegar douche.

    3. Plain yogurt is very soothing, though very messy. Greek yogurt isn’t as “runny”, but you can thicken regular yogurt by pouring it into some cheesecloth (or an old clean teeshirt), tying it into a little bag & leaving it to hang over a bowl or jar (tie it onto a wooden spoon or something so it’s hanging in the bowl/jar). The whey will drip into the bowl & the yogurt in the cloth gets thicker/drier until it’s more like cream cheese. This can be both easier to spread on your vagina & can make it more likely to stay in your vagina all night (and not just fall/melt out if you happen to stand up!). You still need to wear a pad/pantyliner. The yogurt will naturally come out of the vagina on it’s own, just like your normal discharge does. If you’re super concerned, you can do a plain water douche afterward, even better to throw a couple tablespoons of apple cider vinegar into the water douche.

    3. Boric Acid capsules rock the house! Available at compounding pharmacies (do a websearch to find one near you) or you can get the ingredients at a drugstore (sometimes) or whole food/health food store. You can get empty gelatin capsules & boric acid (it’s a powder) and make your own capsules. Insert one every night for 2 weeks (14 days). You can make a paste with the powder & some water to spread on the outside, but make sure you don’t have cuts on your fingers when you do this (I guess it can sting?). I’ve never made the paste, though.

    4. Apple Cider Vinegar is supposed to be very good as a douche, and taken internally daily as a preventative. It’s recommended to get the “good stuff” kind of ACV, the kind with the “mother” (it might have stringy bits floating in it). This kind is “alive” in the same way yogurt is, and is full of healthy probiotics & is worth the extra dollar over the Heinz brand! I’ve just started taking ACV daily, since I’m starting to have yeast problems again, and while not getting vaginal infections (until yesterday – oww!), I’m having trouble with YI under my breasts, in my buttcrack & on my feet (athlete’s foot is just a YI on your feet!). One of my medications REALLY makes me sweat like crazy & I’m pretty sure that’s what’s causing them.

    Does anyone else get REALLY messed up in the head with YI? I swear, I get more headache-y & weepy/emotional & somewhat forgetful when I get a vaginal YI. I can’t decide if I’m also more clumsy when I get a vaginal YI. Anyone else have symptoms like this?

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  47. anonymous

    Ive had a yeast infection for the longest time and ive been put on Meds. but i couldnt swollow the pills bc they were to big. I want to kno the best way i can get rid of it..its very imbarrising when me and my boyfriend have sex bc he ask why does it smell like this and i lie, bc i dont want him to know.

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  48. Julie

    I have had infections before and they always went away on their own. This one has been here for about a week and is getting worse, it was getting so I couldn’t hardly function. Thank GOD I have garlic in the house. I am using a clove of garlic inserted now, and buying the garlic oil capsuls at the store today. Thank you so much for this information!

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  49. anonymous

    how long are you supposed to have the yogurt around your vagina? i can’t use tampons so i just apply around the area. but how long do i keep it around there?

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  50. ceecee

    This site is so very helpful. I’m 18 and I have been gettin constant yi for about 3 years now. I have tried everything. For like 4 months I went without getting them but now there back. I told my boyfriend ( afraid that he would get it) now I’m afraid that he has it aswell. I am currently doing the garlic treatment but I will try the others you all recommended. Can males use these remedies aswell? Any help will be greatly appreciated.

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