Left untreated, 10% to 20% of chlamydial and gonorrheal infections in women can result in pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)âa condition that can cause long-term complications, such as chronic pelvic pain, ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy outside of the uterus), and infertility.
Tea tree oil can be used in a bath to treat yeast infections. Douche or gel application treats vaginal itching. For treatment of vaginal yeast add 4 to 6 drops of tea tree oil to bath water. Swish water about to disperse the oil. Sit in bath for 5 to 10 minutes twice daily. How to Use a Sitz Bath.
One study found that tea tree oil worked as well as 5% benzoyl peroxide in controlling the symptoms of acne. It appears to be effective with toenail fungus and possibly athlete's foot. Studies of tea tree oil for other conditions such as gum disease, vaginal infections, and dandruff have been inconclusive. Tea tree oil has been proposed as a topical treatment for herpes labalis (the common cold sore), but it does not appear to be effective.