Does yogurt help a yeast infection?

Answer 1

There is a continual balancing act going on in your body amongst various micro-organisms, among them bacteria and yeasts. A yeast infection or overgrowth can occur when the bacteria which help control it get depleted for some reason, such as taking an antibiotic. The bacteria in the yogurt help to replenish your body's supply, so that the balance can be restored. Both eating it and applying it directly can be beneficial.

Of course, it would not be possible or desirable to rid your body of all micro-organisms. There are many which are required for good health--hence they are called "benefical." It is when the contol mechanisms, whether your own immune system or other micro-organisms, are compromised that some of these "friends" get out of place and become enemies.

And if you want to cure yeast infection with natural treatment, you can try herbal therapy "fuyan pill" from Wuhan Dr. Lee's TCM Clinic. It is made up of natural herbs, and it has the similar effects with antibiotics.

Hope this could help you.

Answer 2

No that's a old wifes tale. It was probably recommended once since a yeast infection can itch and burn and cold yogurt would calm the skin. So you can use it for that. It usually clears itself in 2 weeks but if not there is medication over the counter. If that does not help you have to see a doctor.

Answer 3

Pro-biotic unsweetened yoghurt helps yeast infections - it's the Lactobacillus Acidophilus that helps, this bacteria is found naturally in the vagina and produces hydrogen peroxide to kill yeast. You can eat it to improve overall healthy flora in your body, or you can insert plain yoghurt vaginally.

Answer 4

No that is a myth. It can feel good because it's cold but it wont cure it. Yeast infections usually goes away by itself but there's also meds so look at the pharmacy. You can take fuyan pill to eliminate the inflammation and kill bacteria.

Answer 5

Although there is limited research, some studies show that yogurt containing lactobacillus acidophillus can help prevent, and combat yeast infections. Not all yogurts contain Lactobacillus Acidophillus, which is one of the reasons why many people explain the yogurt yeast infection theory as a myth.

Answer 6

No, yoghurt cannot give you a yeast infection - at least not unless you put yoghurt sweetened with sugar into your vagina. Yoghurt can help prevent and treat yeast infections, the bacteria found in probiotic yoghurt is the same found in healthy vaginas so eating it can help maintain healthy bacteria within the body. You can insert sugar-free plain probiotic yoghurt vaginally to reintroduce healthy bacteria to prevent infections or to treat yeast infections.

Answer 7

No. The live cultures and healthy bacteria in yogurt will actually help prevent a yeast infection. It has been used to treat women with mild, recurrent yeast infections when eating it daily.

Answer 8

Yogurt containing live cultures are the best for helping control yeast growth.