Baking soda treatment for vaginal yeast infection

In our daily lives, many women are always troubled by gynecological diseases, among which candidal vaginitis is a relatively common gynecological disease. It not only causes women to experience severe itching, but is also contagious, which has a great impact on women’s normal life. If not treated in time, it is particularly easy to cause infertility. However, many women will use baking soda to clean the vagina to relieve the symptoms. Let’s learn about the treatment method of baking soda candidal vaginitis.

Baking soda treatment for vaginal yeast infection

Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is a common and frequent vulvovaginal inflammatory disease caused by Candida albicans. Candida albicans is a conditionally pathogenic bacterium. 10% to 20% of non-pregnant women and 30% of pregnant women have this fungus parasitic in their vagina, but the amount of bacteria is small and does not cause symptoms. Vaginitis symptoms will only occur when the systemic and local vaginal immunity decreases, especially the local cellular immunity decreases, and Candida albicans multiplies in large numbers.

Baking soda is a white powder that looks like flour. Mix baking soda with warm water and wash the vulva. Generally, add half a spoonful of baking soda to half a basin of water, stir well and clean the vulva. You can also use medical cotton gauze or cotton balls dipped in baking soda water, insert it into the vagina and gently scrub it once a day, it is very effective. Baking soda is available in general pharmacies, but those sold outside cannot be used.

Prevention of candidal vaginitis

1. Exercise, eat a balanced diet, and avoid foods high in sugar.

2. Develop good hygiene habits. Dress appropriately.

3. When using public toilets, try to avoid sitting toilets; showers are encouraged. Don't be overly particular about hygiene.

4. Do not abuse antibiotics.

5. Actively treat diabetes.

6. If women who take contraceptive pills suffer from recurrent candidal vaginitis, they should stop taking contraceptive pills and use other contraceptive methods instead.

The above is an introduction to the treatment method of candidal vaginitis with baking soda. After understanding it, we know that baking soda can generally improve the acidity and alkalinity of the vagina. Although it has a good alleviating effect on candidal vaginitis, it cannot replace drugs to treat the disease. If candidal vaginitis occurs, you should go to the hospital for examination and treatment in time. Do not use drugs blindly, and maintain good personal hygiene at ordinary times, and never have sex during the period of candidal vaginitis.