Vaginal infections, generally called mycoses, are extremely common since 3 out of 4 women will suffer from them at least once in their life.
In reality, vaginal mycoses are infections of the vulva , external genitalia and vagina , by a microscopic fungus which is a yeast and which is called Candida.
A vaginal yeast infection is always unpleasant: tingling sensation, burning, itching. The intensity of the pain and the discomfort caused require rapid relief.
Fortunately, there are natural treatments to treat and permanently eradicate fungi. Several essential oils (EO) have antifungal and antibacterial properties that are particularly useful in cases of mycosis. This is the case for tea tree essential oils .
The antifungal essential oil par excellence for skin mycoses.
Here is a tested and approved treatment: Do not use in children under 3 years old and during the first 3 months of pregnancy.
- Apply a drop of pure tea tree essential oil to the affected area 2 to 3 times a day until complete healing.
- In a bowl or small basin, put the equivalent of a large glass of water; then add around 5 to 8 drops of tea tree essential oil. Then perform a vaginal enema several times a day.
- Coconut vegetable oil is also a natural antifungal . It can be used alone or in combination with tea tree essential oil (at the rate of a drop of tea tree essential oil in a few drops of coconut oil), apply this treatment locally several times a day for 5 days. For people who cannot (such as pregnant women) or do not want to use essential oils. Coconut oil is perfect for getting rid of fungus naturally.
General tips for avoiding yeast infections
- Don't share your towels with those around you
- Wash your hands thoroughly BEFORE and After using the toilet.
- After the pool, don't keep a wet swimsuit on you and wash it well.
- During menstruation : change towels regularly.
- After childbirth and episiotomy: use a mild soap. Do not dry the scar with a hairdryer, apply a greasy cream to speed up healing.
- At menopause : avoid vaginal dryness. Moisturize the area well and use (natural) lubricants during sexual intercourse.
- wash yourself with mild soap, without a washcloth;
- Don't share your towels with those around you
- avoid tight pants;
- Wear cotton underwear, wash at 60°C
- Sleep without panties