Vaginal yeast infections are often caused by a specific yeast called Candida albicans. And British researchers found an interesting bit of information about it.
Candida albicans needs zinc to survive. When it doesn’t get enough, it tries to find more by producing a molecule called Pra1. And it’s Pra1 that triggers the inflammatory response that leads to thrush.
In other words, give the yeast what it wants and no one gets hurt.
The Brits did a small test with a vaginal cream containing zinc that's currently only available in the EU — it worked a treat. Still, “[W]e’re not in the position to make treatment recommendations at this stage," they said.
Before you think about putting anything on your lady bits, talk to your compounding pharmacist. She can advise you on the smart options, and even work with your gynecologist to create a product just for you.
