There are several hygiene products that can make the female yeast infection worse.  One being a douche and the other being a hygiene spray, the perfumed type.  If you have a yeast infection, or think you do, you should avoid them at all costs. Particular symptoms of a candida infection include itching in the vaginal area, burning, pain (particularly during intercourse), and a vaginal discharge of the cottage cheese color and consistency.

A yeast infection is best diagnosed when a doctor scrapes the infected area and the culture is examined under a microscope. If you want to figure out on your own whether you have a female candida infection, you can place a glass of water by your bed at night. When you get up the next morning spit a couple times into the water. If after a few minutes your spit clears into the water, you do not have a yeast infection. Yet, if the spit sinks to the bottom looking stringy and cloudy, you quite possibly could have a yeast infection. The longer it takes for the spit to show signs of a yeast infection, the more mild a case it is.

When treating the infection be sure to be diligent and not stop treatment as soon as the symptoms go away. It typically takes two to six months to cure a candida infection, depending on the severity. For those women who have recurring instances of candida infections, you should consult your doctor on diet and other treatment steps in order to stop the process.

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