How Do You Prevent Recurrent Yeast Infections?
• Keep the vaginal area dry and clean. Yeast flourishes in a moist and warm environment. • Choose cotton or cotton lined underwear over synthetic varieties, as natural fibers are more breathable. • Avoid wearing pantyhose, tights or tight clothing. • Change out of your wet swimsuit immediately after swimming. • Go without underwear while sleeping or change into fresh underwear before bed. • Don’t use scented or dyed soaps, detergents or other personal hygiene products. • Choose unscented toilet paper. Dyed and scented toilet paper can cause irritation in some people that can trigger yeast infections. • Switch to free and clear or eco-friendly laundry detergents and fabric softeners, or go without fabric softener when doing your laundry. • Avoid scented tampons, sanitary pads and underwear liners. • Wash the vaginal area with a gentle cleanser–antibacterial deodorant soaps can upset the balance of bacteria and yeast in the vagina. Douches are also harmful to the balance of vaginal flor
