An Effective Solution For Vaginal Thrush
Many women will have heard about a yogurt douche, and quite a few will have tried this method. There are several different ways you can do this and I will explain the different methods and techniques. Women have used yogurt in Third World countries for many years and for many this is the only way they can get relief from their vaginal yeast infection.
Yoghurt is rich in lactic acid, because the process of growth from milk into yoghurt involves the conversion of lactose into lactic acid. The lactic acid helps digest lactose. In other words, yoghurt provides the enzyme required to digest milk and various dairy products high in lactose. Candida yeast infections cannot thrive in a lactic acid rich environment, and because yogurt is so rich in lactic acid, it makes sense to eat yogurt and use it regularly as a douche.
You may want to use this method for example on holidays or if you travel, because you need minimum equipment and it is very simple to do.
The first thing you will want to get is an irrigating syringe or vaginal applicator. Your local drug store will be able to supply you. I know some women who have successfully used a turkey or chicken baster, one those plastic syringes some people use to baste poultry with gravy. You can buy one at a good kitchen shop, and there are many different types available. You may find the applicator from the drug store more user friendly, as they tend to have a narrower tip and a rounded smooth end, but I have seen some kitchen-type basters which are perfectly acceptable, so find a gadget for this job that suits your own needs.
Make sure you buy a top quality organic natural yoghurt, and leave some out until it gets to room temperature, you will NOT want to place refrigerated temperature yogurt inside your vagina!.
Yogurt Douche Method
You will require up to two tablespoons of (room temperature) yogurt and an applicator. The technique is very simple, you just pull out the plunger (or squeeze the bulb if you use a baster) and fill with sufficient yoghurt, then gently insert the tip into the vagina and squeeze the contents gently inside. Get yourself in a comfortable position you normally would if you were going to do a douche. Do not rinse the vagina afterwards, just rinse the outside gently and pat dry. You will want to wear a maxi pad generally to minimize any possible leakage, and most women will do this before bed and leave in overnight.
The trick with a vaginal yeast infection is to ensure that you get the yogurt deep inside the vagina up to and around the opening of the cervix. Yeast will often hide in and around the opening of the cervix and it is here where most vaginal yeast douche methods fail, they never mention the importance of trying to reach deep inside and only recommend that you just insert the tip into the vagina, not taking into account the cervix. I recommend that you lie with a pillow under your hips and elevate the pelvis, thereby allowing the yogurt to move further and deeper into the vaginal area. That way you have a better chance of reducing the yeast population throughout the vagina, and will positively affect the health of the cervix as well.
In the morning you will want to have a good wash in the shower or bath naturally and preferably wear a mini pad that day to prevent any residual leakage. Some women will use a tampon they have rolled in yogurt, although I don’t find the yogurt tampon anywhere near as effective as the Tea Tree oil tampon I will describe in my book The Permanent Yeast Solution.
The three basic treatment options for the yogurt douche are:
- Use a high quality natural (organic) low fat plain yoghurt 10 ml
- Use a mixture of purified water and yogurt
- Use the whey liquid (the straw like liquid on top of the yogurt), soak a tampon in the whey solution as it is an extremely rich source of lactic acid, the perfect environment for lactobacillus acidophilus. (Note the “lacto” component of lactobacillus.)
I have been having constant vaginal irritation, I’ve been to my doctor and she can’t find what’s causing it, she’s done urin tests and everything comes up fine and won’t go away . It’s driving me crazy.Will a yogurt douch help with the problem….I’m desperate
Ronnet, yes it will and I will also suggest to you that you do some research on allergic reactions to sperm that may be causing your continuous problem. An antihistamine once a day will be very helpful to help this problem you’re having if you have unprotected sex and it seems like its coming from that. Most docs won’t tell you about the recent study that found most women suffer from this problem. Good luck! 🙂
Yes it definitely will help. I go to the health food store and one of the workers I talked to told me to insert yogurt but plain yogurt and not Yoplait or Dannon yogurt and make sure it says live cultures.
Why not yoplait or dannons though?
R u diabetic? If not get checked because some diabetics have a higher chance for yeast especially if it’s uncontrolled.
You should have your doc check you for ureaplasma
I just tried it. It’s the only thing I’ve tried that’s given me any relief, so far. A handful of cold yogurt on the outside helps itching too.
Hi I recently tried kefir milk instead of yogurt. I was scared, until I read this blog, that I went too far up. I guess I didn’t. I did, however, insert too much. It looks you’re recommending only 2 tbsp. I know I filled the baister 1/2 way so more than 2 tbsp. My concern is I didn’t see anything come out. It’s been 2 days & now I’m experiencing menstrual cramps (although I finished my period 2 weeks ago now). Should I be worried?
I did this last night and am experiencing cramps. How did that turn out for you?
Can you use this method if your vagina stinks ?
I’ve heard that it will work for odors from a friend. Definitely trying it.
Vaginas should not stink. You should probably see your doctor. You may have an infection called vaginosis. That is when there are smelly fluids living in your vagina. Yogurt cannot carry that.
Best to get the 3 day cream from the doctor first if it’s bad.
I was concerned the yoghurt could cause an infection?
I ask want to ask coz I just tried yogurt and tampons after doing it do I need to clean vaginal inside? or just leave it thanks
I recently tried this and it definitely calmed the itchiness and burning, but I didn’t stick with it and decided that I am going to try Monistat instead. It’s my first yeast infection, so I really wanted to see my gyno before doing anything, but wasn’t able to. So, I tried some yogurt. I ended up using Chobani plain yogurt, but I was afraid since it contained 4grams of sugar. However, I assumed this was just the sugar from the milk as that was the only ingredient listed. Then I started reading horror stories of this treatment..so that’s why I decided to get Monistat, but again, I read more reviews about intense burning and itching from using Monistat.. anyway, I’ve yet to try it as I am getting my period soon and I bleed a lot, so I think it will be better if I wait. All in all, I didn’t have any negative side effects (as far as i know) to this yogurt treatment and while it didn’t exactly cure my yeast infection – since I didn’t stick it through – it definitely received symptoms instantly.
Can you have sex after taking a yogurt douche
Have you ever gotten bumps between vagina and Anusara? They don’t itch at all or anything. They are just small and there. Help, I’m worried about them
If you shave they’re probably razor bumps.
These are probably herpes or genital warts caused by hpv. I would get tested, pap smear for the hpv is necessary and blood test for the herpes as well. Don’t worry to much about it. Its really common and easy to maintain.
Hi Linda I just tried the cold yogurt also
Instant relief thx