Article: The best way to prevent getting vaginal thrush, also known as a yeast infection, is to clean your vaginal area on a regular basis. Washing it once a day while showering or bathing can keep it clean but not dried out or irritated. Using irritating products in your vaginal area can cause the skin to get inflamed and more prone to infection. For example, products that have a lot of perfumes, such as heavily-scented moisturizers or cleaners, can irritate the vaginal area.  Avoid using heavily-scented soaps, shower gels, douches, or deodorants in your vaginal area. You should also avoid using latex products in your vaginal area if you have a sensitivity to them. To keep your vaginal area healthy, it's a good idea to wear underwear made of breathable material and to make sure that the underwear is not too tight. This allows for air circulation that can help to minimize fungal development.  Underwear made of cotton or silk are good choices.  There is special underwear made for people with eczema that can work well for preventing thrush. These can be purchased from online retailers. You can also go without underwear while you're at home, though you should use a towel or blanket to cover the area where you sit. Many people use probiotic supplements and the live cultures in yogurt as a preventative treatment for yeast infections. Since medical researchers are still looking into the effectiveness of these supplements, talk to your doctor about whether they’re right for you.  Always talk to your doctor about probiotics and yogurt while taking antibiotics. L. acidophilus is the probiotic supplement that is most commonly used to prevent vaginal thrush. It is typically available at health food stores and from online retailers. If you are eating yogurt to minimize your risk of a thrush infection, be sure that it is labeled as having "live cultures." This will ensure that is has the good bacteria that you want. There are some risk factors that can increase your likeliness of getting thrush. If you have 1 or more of the risk factors you should be especially careful about keeping your vaginal area clean and cared for. The risk factors include:  A previous yeast infection. Your menstrual cycle. Pregnancy. A compromised immune system. Uncontrolled diabetes. Taking antibiotics. Intercourse without proper lubrication.

What is a summary?
Keep your vaginal area clean. Avoid using potential irritants. Wear underwear that is made of breathable, natural fabrics. Talk to your doctor about whether to eat probiotics and yogurt. Be cautious if you have risk factors for getting vaginal thrush.