Unfortunately most women will experience a yeast infection at least once in their lives. For many of us it is something we have to deal with several times in our adult lives. Fortunately there are several yeast infection cures that work very well and can even help to prevent future yeast infection attacks.

Yeast infections are caused by an abnormal amount of a fungus called candida albicans in the vagina. Yeast infections, which are also known as thrush, happen when something disrupts the normal PH balance in the vagina and causes the candida to spread and multiply.

If you have a yeast infection, you are likely to experience itching, burning, redness and/or swelling. Yeast infections are also normally accompanied by a yogurt like discharge that smells like yeast. Yeast infections are not considered an STD, but you can pass it on to your partner through unprotected sex and they should also be treated. Causes of thrush include: tight clothing or synthetic clothing, pregnancy, wet swim wear, anitbiotics, your monthly period and a weakened immune system.

Some of the yeast infection cures are pharmaceutical and some of them are natural. Both types of yeast infection cure have been shown to be very effective and help to bring the PH of the vagina back to the normal balance.

There are several pharmaceutical yeast infection cures that are available without a doctor...apos;s prescription. There is an oral tablet that contains fluconazole. This is taken once only and kills off the fungus that is causing the irritation. There are also creams and pessaries that can be applied internally using applicators. Some of the formulations available for internal use are: clotrimazole, miconazole, nystatin and mycostatin.

If you have any medical conditions, or you are pregnant, you should tell your pharmacist about this because some medications may not be right for you. If your yeast infection is recurring, you should visit your doctor as some health problems can cause thrush like symptoms.

There are also a few natural cures for thrush, which are also very effective. Natural yogurt is rich in acidophilus, which places good bacteria in your body. By applying a tampon soaked in natural yogurt into your vagina the acidophilus is able to kill off the candida and restore the healthy PH balance. The yogurt is also very soothing to the itchiness and burning. Another option is taking acidophilus capsules, which can be purchased at a pharmacy or health food store. These will also help to deliver millions of good bacteria into your body and get rid of the candida.

Yeast infections can be very irritating and uncomfortable and nearly all of us get one at some time. The good news is that there are many different yeast infection cures that will restore everything to the way it is supposed to be quickly and easily. Whether you decide to try a pharmaceutical or natural yeast infection cure they will work for you and soothe you with little trouble.