2. Yeast Infection
Like BV, a yeast infection is frequently the result of vaginal pH being out of whack, says Wendy Askew, M.D., a board-certified ob-gyn at the Institute for Women’s Health in San Antonio. They can occur at random or following antibiotic use, sex, stress, or a change in diet (and women with diabetes have a higher risk). In addition to itchiness, you may also notice curdled, white, or thick discharge. The good news is that you can go ahead and use an OTC remedy, like Monistat, which should take care of the symptoms within a day or so. To avoid recurrent infections, Askew recommends taking a probiotic with a high bacteria count of acidophilus, like Flora-Q, which will help keep yeast in check. Watch this video to learn more about what causes yeast infections:
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