5 Ways To Help Prevent Yeast Infections

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Yeast, a type of fungus, lives inside of a healthy vagina in small numbers. An infection, usually caused by a type of yeast called Candida albicans, can happen when there is an overgrowth of yeast.  It can be a very uncomfortable feeling to experience the itching, burning and discharge of a yeast infection, but this common condition can be avoided.  Here are a few ways to keep your yeast levels in balance.


Wear cotton underwear.