Title: How to Prevent Recurrent Yeast Infections (with Pictures)
Headings: How to Prevent Recurrent Yeast Infections
How to Prevent Recurrent Yeast Infections
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Making Lifestyle Changes
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Considering Medications
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Understanding the Risk Factors
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Lacy Windham, MD
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Medically reviewed by Lacy Windham, MD
Last Updated: February 23, 2021 References
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This article was medically reviewed by Lacy Windham, MD. Dr. Windham is a board certified Obstetrician & Gynecologist in Tennessee. She attended medical school at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis and completed her residency at the Eastern Virginia Medical School in 2010, where she was awarded the Most Outstanding Resident in Maternal Fetal Medicine, Most Outstanding Resident in Oncology, and Most Outstanding Resident Overall. There are 24 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been viewed 312,954 times. Experts say that if you have 4 or more yeast infections per year, you have a recurrent yeast infection. [ 1]
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A yeast infection occurs when the balance of the vaginal flora is disrupted, which can be due to a number of causes. Studies show that with lifestyle changes and medication, you can prevent a recurrent yeast infection and soothe your symptoms. [ 2]
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