CANDIDA PAGE

www.candidapage.com

This website offers a host of information, including explanations and descriptions of various types of yeast infections and educational links to government, commercial, and association websites.

MONISTAT® HOME PAGE

www.monistat.com

This site provides in-depth information on all MONISTAT® products as well as frequently asked questions, general information on yeast infections, signs and symptoms, treatment options, and tips on prevention.

TERAZOL® HOME PAGE

www.terazol.com

This website offers information on TERAZOL®, a prescription therapy for vaginal yeast infections.  The site also discusses treatment options, including prescription and non-prescription therapies and oral and topical formulations.

ABOUT.COM: WOMEN’S HEALTH

www.womenshealth.about.com

About.com is a unique network of sites built around specific topics.  The women’s health section includes up-to-date content, relevant links, forums, and answers to many questions.

HEALTHWORLD ONLINE

www.healthy.net

This online health resource center provides access to information, products, and services that promote a wellness-based lifestyle.  The site provides an excellent balance of conventional and alternative health and wellness information.

MEDLINE PLUS

www.nim.nih.gov/medlineplus

MEDLINE plus is a goldmine of good health information from the world’s largest medical library, the National Library of Medicine.  Information is authoritative and up to date and provided by the National Institutes of Health and other trusted sources.  There are also lists of hospitals and physicians, a medical encyclopedia and dictionaries, health information in Spanish, extensive information on prescription and nonprescription drugs, health information from the media, and links to thousands of clinical trials.

INTELIHEALTH

www.intelihealth.com

This Harvard Medical School site is an excellent resource to patients who want to learn more about women’s health.

WEB MD

www.webmd.com

A reliable place to begin your in-depth, on-line search of healthcare topics, including women’s health issues.

YEAST INFECTION RESOURCE CENTER

www.yeastinfectionresource.com

Obtain reliable information about women’s healthcare topics, especially yeast infections.

Publications

Getting Rid of Yeast Infections

By Judith Levine Willis.  Available on-line, www.fda.gov

The V Book

By Elizabeth G. Stewart, MD, and Paula Spenser.  Available for purchase from www.randomhouse.com/bantamdell

Preventing Vaginal Yeast Infections

You can significantly reduce the risk of contracting a yeast infection by following some simple lifestyle changes.

• After a bath or shower, dry your vaginal area thoroughly.

• After using the toilet, wipe from front to back.  This will prevent the spread of bacteria to the vagina.

• Wear all-cotton underwear (or at least those with a cotton crotch).

• Remove damp clothes (especially a wet bathing suit) as soon as possible.

• If you’re taking an antibiotic, consider increasing your acidophilus intake, either through the foods you eat or by taking supplements.  Acidophilus is available in most pharmacies or health food stores.

• Easting a well-balanced diet, exercising regularly, and reducing stress may help to prevent the occurrence of conditions like yeast infections.

DISCLAIMER: The information presented on this website is not meant to serve as a replacement for proper medical attention. Please contact your doctor if you are having any serious medical problems.