Introduction
The term vaginitis is one that is applied to any inflammation or infection of the vagina, and there are many different conditions that are categorized together under this ‘broad’ heading, including bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis and non-infectious vaginitis.
However, for most women, the most common form of vaginitis is that caused by a yeast infection.
Because this is the most common form of vaginitis, this is therefore the particular form of infection that is going to be investigated and analyzed in this book. In this book, you are going to discover:
• Exactly what a yeast infection of this nature is;
• Why it happens;
• Why it is so often difficult to stop it coming back again time after
time – this is something that you absolutely have to know;
• What you can do to prevent the condition occurring in the first
place; and
• How to treat the condition when it does arise.
This book is not written with the intention of creating anything that resembles a medical-textbook style document, however.
On the contrary, it is intended to be a straightforward, no-nonsense guide to this particular form of yeast infection that can act as a practical hands-on guide to what to do and what not to do should you be unfortunate enough to contract this kind of infection.
As it is estimated that at some time in their lives, three out of every four women will suffer vaginitis caused by a yeast infection, the chances are pretty high that you might suffer one day even if you have been fortunate enough not to have done so thus far.
By reading this book and learning what causes the condition and what you can do to prevent it, you can reduce or perhaps even remove the chances of a yeast infection becoming an embarrassing, itchy or even painful part of you life.
As prevention of any medical condition is always better than having to cure that condition after it has already set in, the information you are going to pick up from reading this book is absolutely essential for every woman, irrespective of their age or their country.
Table of Contents
Introduction The general yeast infection facts that you must know
What is yeast? You are covered in (and full of) fungus A general overview of how yeast infections happen
You have natural defenses
How does yeast mold get its nutrition?
What conditions are best for a yeast infection to develop? Summary so far
What is vaginitis?
General overview Possible symptoms
But, beware
Specific steps for preventing vaginitis Consider the clothes you wear Be aware of your hormones Beware of irritating chemicals Sexual practices Pre-existing medical conditions
Lifestyle considerations
A weakened immune system and stress Perhaps the number one enemy is
The critical importance of diet
Some things are deadly for Candida
Topical vaginal yeast infection treatments
Conclusion
