YOGURT & VAGINAL HEALTH

As an important part of the woman's body, the vagina requires as much attention to hygiene as do other parts of the body to help maintain overall good health.


Can YOGURT help improve VAGINAL health? The consensus seems to be Yes, because the Fermented milk products (YOGURT) contain “probiotic,” or “good bacteria” including bifidobacterium, lactobacillus and acidophilus , that compete with Candida in the vagina. Candida is common yeast found in our colon and in women's vagina. It can overgrow if healthy bacteria are killed (when taking antibiotics) and lead to a yeast infection.


A vaginal yeast infection is irritation of the vagina and the area around it called the vulva. Yeast infections are very common. About 75 percent of women have one during their lives. And almost half of women have two or more vaginal yeast infections. The most common symptom of a yeast infection is extreme itchiness in and around the vagina, Burning, redness, and swelling of the vagina and the vulva, Pain when passing urine, Pain during sex, A thick, white vaginal discharge that looks like, cottage cheese and does not have a bad smell, A rash on the vagina. You may only have a few of these symptoms.

Yogurt is rich in lactic acid, because the process of production from milk into yogurt involves the conversion of lactose into lactic acid. Lactic acid helps digest lactose. That means the yogurt provides the enzyme required to digest milk and various dairy products that are high in lactose. Candida yeast infections cannot thrive in a lactic acid rich environment, and because yogurt is so rich in lactic acid makes it a healthy food for women.

Yogurt

Here are some important benefits Yogurt can do to Vagina health

• Help to stabilizes the population of Candida in the Vagina  

• Responsible for maintaining the vagina to a slightly acidic pH levels   

• Help to eliminate offensive Vaginal Odor

• When buying yogurt, always look to make sure it contains live and active cultures.

Other tips to keep the vagina health

• Having hair removed from your genital area will generally keep you cleaner and fresher.

• Always bathe regularly and wash with a lot of water. Especially when on your period.

• If you know your vagina is unhealthy, don't have sex or masturbate.

• Drink lots of water! Make sure you wash after intercourse.

• If you suffer from vaginal dryness, you can use over-the-counter moisturizers and lubricants to make intercourse more comfortable.

• If you think you have a yeast infection, consult your doctor first before initiating self-treatment.

• Use condoms when you have multiple partners, while helping to protect you against pregnancy, It also help keep your vagina clean. Having unprotected sex often can lead to vagina problems as well as the obvious pregnancy and STD

• Wear cotton underwear. Cotton is very breathable; it allows the vagina to get air circulating around it. This helps to keep things from building up "down there", and also helps maintain good skin around the vagina area.

• Avoid sprays and scented soaps. They are designed to leave a bit behind. You don't want anything left on the skin of your vagina at all. Soaps and bubble baths can also worsen vaginal dryness.

Above all, visit your gynecologist regularly. Only your doctor can accurately diagnose any problems you may be having. If you do suspect anything at all, call and make an appointment as soon as you can.