Tackling Yeast Infection During Pregnancy
Yeast infection during pregnancy, sometimes known as thrush, is a very common scenario as the hormone levels during pregnancy cause an increase in the glycogen (sugar) content of vaginal secretions. This increased presence of sugar can make yeast infection with pregnancy very stubborn to treat.
Increased presence of sugar in the vagina may also be due to sugar passed in the urine due to gestational diabetes. This is a fairly common and temporary condition during pregnancy. For this reason a chronic yeast infection in pregnancy MUST be checked out with your medical practitioner who will be able to formally diagnose a yeast infection as well as review possible causes - otherwise it may become a recurrent problem. This will ensure that the correct and safest treatment (whether it be for prescription, over the counter or natural home remedies) is given ensuring the welfare of both you and your growing baby.
During pregnancy it is always best to avoid medications wherever possible and to NEVER treat yourself for a condition without the express advice of your doctor or pharmacist.
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