Title: Yogurt for yeast infection: Does it work, and how do you use it?
Headings: Can yogurt treat a yeast infection?
Can yogurt treat a yeast infection?
How to use yogurt to treat a yeast infection
Why use yogurt to treat a yeast infection?
What the research says
Risks and considerations
Standard treatments, symptoms, and causes
When to see a doctor

Content: Standard treatments, symptoms, and causes
Antifungal tablets, creams, and suppositories are available to treat yeast infections. The vagina has a balanced environment of bacteria and yeast. When this balance is disrupted, Candida yeast can multiply extensively, causing an infection. The following factors can disrupt this natural balance: experiencing hormonal changes
using antibiotics
having sex
using perfumed body or intimate washes
changing tampons too infrequently
wearing underwear that is too tight
While sex can sometimes lead to an overgrowth of Candida, a yeast infection is not a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection include: itchiness in the vagina
a burning sensation in the vagina
thick, white, clumpy discharge
When to see a doctor
Vaginal yeast infections are common, treatable, and not usually a cause for concern. It can be difficult to identify this infection, especially when experiencing it for the first time. This is why it is essential to receive a professional diagnosis. Also, a doctor can recommend different treatments if yeast infections develop often or do not improve with over-the-counter treatment.