Natural News for Women

More than likely you will either have experienced a yeast infection first hand or know someone who has. This is because a whopping 75% of women at some point in their lives will have suffered a yeast infection. About half of these women will have it on a recurring basis.

 Yeast infection is caused by a fungus known as Candida Albicans which can occur naturally on the skin and other parts of the body. When the balance in the vagina changes the natural yeast begins to grow. Despite being referred to as an infection it is actually just an overgrowth of something that is usually there. Luckily yeast is not dangerous but the symptoms can be painful, uncomfortable and unpleasant. If you are or have been a sufferer you will know this first hand. In some instances, the itching may become so painful that walking is difficult. Typical symptoms include:

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