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Code of Federal Regulations. Microbiologic characteristics of Lactobacillus products used for colonization of the vagina. Home » Yogurt for Vaginitis. Reprints Share. Yogurt for Recurrent Vaginitis and Vaginosis. Yogurt for Diarrhea. Music for Postoperative Pain. Yogurt for Vaginitis October ; Volume 4; By Nassim Assefi, MD Vaginitis is one of the most common reasons a woman visits a gynecologist, and has been estimated to be the cause of 10 million patient visits each year.
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Alternative Medicine Alert Learn more. A leading indicator of our success is the feedback we get from our patients. Although these infections can be effectively treated with medications, for an unfortunate few they have a tendency to recur despite adequate treatment. Can eating yogurt help them avoid repeated infections? A fungus known as Candida is responsible for causing yeast infections.
A small amount of it is always present on the skin and mucous membrane surfaces in the body. However, when Candida multiplies, and the acid levels in the vagina become imbalanced, the unpleasant symptoms of a yeast infection, or candidiasis , result. Most female yeast infection sufferers report itching and burning that may be more pronounced when urinating.
Men who have candidiasis typically complain of itching and red, bumpy skin on and around the penis. In a study conducted with Finnish women, researchers found that those who ate three or more servings per week of yogurt—or in some cases, cheeses made from fermented milk—had far fewer fewer UTIs than those who did not eat yogurt or ate it only infrequently.
Several studies have found that to make a significant reduction in the occurrence of yeast infections, people need to consume at least one serving of yogurt per day. Not all studies support the claim that regular yogurt consumption reduces the risk of recurrent yeast infections, and those that do have generally been small in size.
Furthermore, there is little evidence to suggest that eating lots of yogurt once symptoms appear will resolve an acute infection any quicker. There is probably sufficient evidence to recommend the consumption of active-culture yogurt as a safe preventive treatment for women who are prone to repeated infections.
It is unclear whether the same can be said for men. Women who suffer from repeated infections may wish to add yogurt to their regular diets, and have at least one serving daily.
Because yeast feeds on sugar, most authorities recommend selecting low sugar or unsweetened yogurts. Genital candidiasis. Accessed July 6, Dietary factors protecting women from urinary tract infection. Am J Clin Nutr. Probiotics beneficial even when inactive, according to UCSD study. Science Daily website. Accessed July 7, Some unlucky women get recurrent yeast infections, meaning they get to deal with the symptoms four or more times a year.
What works, and what should you avoid? When it comes to treating yeast infections, tried-and-true is your better bet. When you have a yeast infection, you want to get rid of it as fast as humanly possible. Learn more about vaccine availability. Advertising Policy. You have successfully subscribed to our newsletter.
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