To restore the balance of the bacteria in the vagina and to get your sex life back on track, Hirsch usually recommends baking soda douches, once every other day for two weeks. The baking soda neutralizes the excess acidity causing the discomfort. According to Hirsch, there are some women who are susceptible to chronic yeast infections, but they usually tend to be women with other health conditions such as diabetes, that disrupt the body's ability to metabolize sugar normally. There are also lifestyle changes you can make. One of the best ways to prevent infections is to avoid weakening your immune system.
Yeasts live on sugar and simple carbohydrates.
They also thrive in warm, wet environments. Many of the products women use to deodorize or clean the vagina, such as antibacterial soap or douches, can actually aggravate or trigger a yeast infection. Soaking in the bathtub can cause infections in some women as well. In general, be careful when using any products that come in contact with the vagina, and try to avoid scented toilet paper, deodorant tampons or pads. The only way to determine if you have a yeast infection or lactobacillus overgrowth is for your practitioner to take a sample from your vagina and examine it under a microscope.