Other Treatments
Doctors most often treat Yeast Infection with antifungal medicine for up to 6 months.
Pau-d'arco contains the anti-yeast compounds lapachol and beta-lapachone, according to Dr. Pizzorno and other researchers. Pau D'Arco is a rainforest remedy made from the inner bark of the large native South American tree. Indigenous South American tribes have traditionally drunk tea made from the shredded inner bark to boost their immunity.
Garlic clove suppositories and douches made from apple cider vinegar or infusions of tea tree have also shown promise for some women looking for a home remedy for a yeast infection. Garlic is a natural antibiotic.
Bacteria, both good and bad, are in all parts of our body. It is a delicate balance that is usually controlled and we just go about our every day business not even realizing that anything introduced out of the norm can throw this balance off. Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a syndrome that occurs when the normal bacteria in the vagina are replaced with high concentrations of anaerobic bacteria. BV during pregnancy is associated with poor pregnancy outcomes, including preterm labor and preterm birth.