How to treat a vaginal yeast infection

When urine leaks happen frequently, the area becomes very damp, which can encourage the development of vaginal yeast. We explain how you can treat and prevent one of the most common infections.

Vaginal yeast is naturally present and, under normal conditions, does not cause any problems. However, when the vaginal pH becomes unbalanced or the area is exposed to excessive moisture, such as when urine leaks occur, this yeast can overgrow and cause infection.

It is important to bear in mind that a vaginal yeast infection is not a sexually transmitted disease or STI, so it is not contagious. However, it can happen that, through sexual contact, the body reacts badly to the natural yeast and bacteria in another person’s genitals, causing the yeast to multiply too much and lead to an infection.

These are some of the causes that lead to changes in vaginal pH:

• Hormonal changes, such as those that occur during pregnancy or the menstrual cycle.
• The use of antibiotics.
• Diabetes.
• A temporary drop in defences or having a weakened immune system.
• Reacting to the natural bacteria and yeast in another person’s genitals.
• Excess moisture due to urine leaks.
• Poor hygiene.

Vaginal yeast: when does it appear?

As we have seen, vaginal yeast or candidiasis can appear after a course of antibiotics, or because of lowered defences caused by stress or a poor diet. But these are not the only reasons, as when urine leaks occur constantly, a very damp environment is created, which can end up causing yeast problems in the vaginal area.

It is precisely in these cases that intimate hygiene becomes an opportunity to reduce moisture in the area and keep it as dry and clean as possible

Good daily hygiene will help us to prevent these infections from appearing and the discomfort that comes with them.

What are the symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection?

The most common symptoms in this type of infection are the following: 

• Vaginal itching and inflammation
• Redness
• Rash
• Pain
• Burning when urinating
• Burning or pain during sexual intercourse

How is it treated?

Even so, the best treatment is prevention. That is why maintaining proper daily intimate hygiene is vital to prevent these problems, especially when urine leaks occur.

Generally, vaginal yeast infections can be treated easily within a few days with antifungal medicines. Vaginal pessaries or creams are also used, formulated exclusively for the treatment of yeast infections, which you can buy without a prescription from the Farmaciasdirect online shop Farmaciasdirect.

How can you prevent vaginal yeast? The importance of good daily hygiene

If you want to avoid vaginal yeast and the discomfort it causes, we recommend following the intimate hygiene routine below.

1. Hygiene. As we know that moisture encourages the appearance of yeast, it is vital to keep the intimate area clean and dry. To achieve this, we will use a dry intimate hygiene product, such as espuma de limpieza Molicare Skin. Its complete formula includes creatine for a cleansing effect.
2. Protection. On clean, dry skin, apply crema protectora Molicare Skin, formulated with zinc oxide for extra skin protection.

In short, it is an ideal combination for patients taking antifungals or experiencing frequent urine leaks.