Sementara infeksi jamur vagina jarang serius, Anda dapat mencegah mereka
dari terjadi di tempat pertama.
Cuci dengan baik: Menjaga vagina bersih tidak hanya akan membuat Anda
berbau segar, juga dapat membantu mencegah infeksi ragi. Saat mandi,
pastikan untuk membersihkan bagian dalam lipatan vagina di mana ragi akan
tumbuh, kata Samantha Dunham, MD, seorang ginekolog di NYU Langone
Medical Center dan asisten profesor kedokteran di NYU School of Medicine di
New York City.
Kering benar: Karena ragi tumbuh subur di lingkungan yang lembab, penting
untuk mengeringkan daerah vagina seluruh setelah mengambil mandi atau
mandi. Anda bahkan mungkin ingin menggunakan hair dryer pada rendah,
pengaturan keren untuk membuang kelebihan air, kata Dr Dunham.
Pergi alami: Cotton dan pakaian sutra menyerap kelembaban, menjaga Anda
kering. Di sisi lain, nilon dan kain sintetis lainnya memegang kelembaban dekat
dengan kulit Anda, mendorong pertumbuhan ragi.
Hindari stoking: Pantyhose, celana ketat, dan legging dapat menyebabkan panas
dan kelembaban untuk membangun di daerah selangkangan. Jika Anda memakai
stoking, pastikan untuk memakai celana katun bawah, dan pilih pantyhose
dengan selangkangan kapas.
Membatasi panas: organisme Ragi cinta hangat (dan lembab) lingkungan. Yang
terbaik untuk menghindari mengambil mandi panjang panas atau berendam
dalam bak mandi air panas. Juga tidak mengenakan pakaian ketat yang akan
mencegah pesawat dari beredar di sekitar wilayah selangkangan, terutama di
musim panas.
Jangan douche
Douching dan Ragi: "Douching [mencuci bagian dalam vagina dengan cairan]
tidak hanya menghancurkan bakteri berbahaya, tetapi juga membantu jenis
yang menjaga ragi di bawah kontrol," kata Dunham. Produk douche juga
membasuh lapisan pelindung alami dari vagina, sehingga Anda lebih rentan
terhadap jamur dan infeksi vagina lainnya.
Cukup tidur: Biasanya sistem kekebalan tubuh Anda membantu menjaga ragi di
bawah kontrol. Tetapi jika Anda mendapatkan lari ke bawah dari skimping pada
tidur, sistem kekebalan tubuh Anda mungkin tidak dapat melakukan tugasnya.
Cobalah menjaga jadwal tidur yang teratur dan menghindari olahraga, kafein,
dan makanan berat dalam waktu tiga jam sebelum tidur. Penyakit kekebalan
menyedihkan seperti diabetes dan HIV juga dapat meningkatkan risiko infeksi
jamur. Selain itu, jika Anda memiliki diabetes, penting untuk menjaga kadar gula
darah Anda di bawah kontrol untuk mencegah infeksi jamur.
Mengubah diet Anda: Beberapa studi menunjukkan bahwa makan yogurt dengan
kultur aktif dapat membantu memerangi tubuh pertumbuhan berlebih dari ragi.
Dunham juga merekomendasikan membatasi asupan gula. Ada beberapa bukti
bahwa gula dapat membantu meningkatkan pertumbuhan ragi.
For most women, yeast infection symptoms are just plain annoying a vaginal
yeast infection is rarely dangerous. Still, you can take steps to prevent yeast
infections. The following tips will help you to do just that.
Wash well: Keeping the vagina clean will not only keep you smelling fresh, it can
also help prevent yeast infections. When bathing, be sure to clean the inside
folds of the vagina where yeast is likely to grow, says Samantha Dunham, MD, a
gynecologist at the NYU Langone Medical Center and assistant professor of
medicine at NYU School of Medicine in New York City.
Go natural: Cotton and silk underwear absorb moisture, keeping you dry. On the
other hand, nylon and other synthetic fabrics hold moisture close to your skin,
encouraging the growth of yeast.
Change your clothes: Dont sit around in sweaty gym clothes or a wet bathing
suit. Change into dry clothes as soon as possible. Also, change your underwear
often to prevent dampness.
Avoid pantyhose: Pantyhose, tights, and leggings can cause heat and moisture to
build up in the crotch area. If you do wear pantyhose, be sure to wear cotton
panties underneath, and choose pantyhose with a cotton crotch.
Avoiding scented soaps, bubble baths, and feminine sprays: Perfumes can be
irritating to the sensitive area inside the vagina, and that can increase your risk
of getting a yeast infection. Also avoid scented sanitary pads and tampons and
colored or printed toilet paper dyes can also be irritating. A good rule of
thumb is to avoid using anything around the vagina that is scented or dyed or
has print on it, says Dunham.
Limiting the heat: Yeast organisms love warm (and moist) environments. Its best
to avoid taking long hot baths or soaking in a hot tub. Also dont wear tight
clothing that will prevent air from circulating around the crotch area, especially in
the summer.
Do not Douche
Douching and Yeast: Douching [washing out the inside of the vagina with liquid]
destroys not only harmful bacteria, but also the helpful kind that keep yeast
under control, says Dunham. Douche products also wash away the natural
protective lining of the vagina, leaving you more susceptible to yeast and other
vaginal infections.
Watch the meds you take: Antibiotics kill not only bad bacteria, but also good
bacteria that can prevent an overgrowth of yeast. Recent antibiotic use, like for
a bladder infection, is one of the most common risk factors for getting a yeast
infection, says Dunham. Taking oral steroids and birth control pills may also
increase your risk. If you have frequent yeast infections, talk to your doctor
about the medications you take. There may be alternatives available.
Get enough sleep: Usually your immune system helps keep yeast under control.
But if you get run down from skimping on sleep, your immune system may not
be able to do its job. Try keeping a regular sleep schedule and avoiding exercise,
caffeine, and heavy meals within three hours of bedtime. Immune-depressing
diseases such as diabetes and HIV can also increase the risk of yeast infections.
Additionally, if you have diabetes, it's important to keep your blood sugar levels
under control to prevent yeast infections.
Change your diet: Some studies suggest that eating yogurt with active cultures
may help the body combat an overgrowth of yeast. Dunham also recommends
limiting your intake of sugar. Theres some evidence that sugar may help
promote the growth of yeast.