Is Yogurt Useful In Treatment For Yeast Infection?

Posted on Thu, 13 Apr 2017

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Question : I read online to use yogurt internally and externally for a suspected yeast infection-as good as Monistat from the store?

Answered by Dr. Ramadevi Wani (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes. Yoghurt is useful in treating yeast infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I am Dr Ramadevi Wani. I will be answering your concerns today.

Though research is limited, there is some evidence that yoghurt is effective in treating yeast infection.
Yogurt contains lactobacillus acidophilus which helpful in killing the yeast fungus,

So you may try it.

Regards,
Dr Ramadevi Wani.

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