Nothing is quite as irritating to the busy woman that a recurring yeast infection.
Fortunately, new over-the counter yeast treatments have made life easier for many women, stopping the need for regular trips to the doctor's office for prescription medications. In spite of this, many women continue to suffer from repeated episodes of vaginal yeast. If a woman is overly stressed, however, if she has an overgrowth of intestinal yeast, or if she has taken antibiotics, the healthy balance of vaginal bacteria may be disturbed. Preventing overgrowth of vaginal yeast is obviously better than simply treating recurrent yeast overgrowth. Once the intestinal yeast is controlled, it is easier to remain free from associated vaginal infections.