Can vaginitis be prevented?
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These steps can help prevent vaginitis:
- Women who often get yeast infections may want to avoid clothes that hold in heat and moisture, such as pantyhose without a cotton lining, nylon panties, or tight jeans.
- Do not douche or use vaginal sprays because they can kill "good" bacteria or cause irritation.
- Practicing safe sex can help protect against sexually transmitted forms of vaginitis. Limiting the number of sex partners and using condoms are examples of safe sex.1
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2010). Self-study STD module—vaginitis. Retrieved March 23, 2012, from http://www2a.cdc.gov/stdtraining/self-study/vaginitis.asp [top]
Last Updated Date: 11/30/2012
Last Reviewed Date: 11/30/2012