Identifying the triggers not only equips you with the knowledge on - how to treat vaginal thrush but also, how to prevent it from recurrence.Proper management of the underlying diseases like diabetes, stress, and in rare cases HIV/AIDS, etc, if any, with the prescription medications, diet and exercise as advised by your doctor is a pre-requisite along with the following measures.
- In circumstances when the use of antibiotics becomes unavoidable, combine them with probiotics, even yogurt should be enough.
- Choose non-hormonal birth control pills, if hormonal contraceptives are the cause of vaginal thrush.
- Always wipe yourself from front to back after using the toilet, and with a single swipe.
- After a wash or a bath, dry the vaginal and anal area thoroughly before putting on clothes.
- Make a habit of changing the sanitary towels and tampons frequently and especially during your periods.
- Don't use fabric softeners and the scented variety of sanitary items like soaps, toilet papers, deodrants, etc.
- Don't use vaginal douche too frequently.
- Don't eat much of the processed, refined and sugary foods that candida albicans just loves.
- Avoid the use of synthetic undergarments or tight clothes, as they accumulate moisture from perspiration - Candida albicans also loves dark and moist places.
