Yeast Infection Natural Treatment

Experts are still figuring out the best way to prevent bacterial vaginosis. But there are steps you can take to lower your risk.

* Help keep your vaginal bacteria balanced. Wash your vagina and anus every day with mild soap. When you go to the bathroom, wipe from your vagina to your anus. Keep the area cool by wearing cotton or cotton-lined underpants. Avoid tight pants and skip the pantyhose in summer.
* Don't douche. Douching removes some of the normal bacteria in the vagina that protects you from infection. This may raise your risk of BV. It may also make it easier to get BV again after treatment.
* Have regular pelvic exams. Talk with your doctor about how often you need exams, as well as STI tests.
* Finish your medicine. If you have BV, finish all the medicine your doctor gives you to treat it. Even if the symptoms go away, you still need to finish all of the medicine.