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Survey Says… In December 2006, Vagisil® conducted a survey of 300 Ivy League women to measure what they know about the female anatomy and feminine health topics. The results of the survey found that while these women are well-versed in topics from history to science, they don’t always know that much about their own bodies and how to best manage feminine health issues. Myth
Simple diet and hygiene changes, like eating yogurt, switching to cotton underwear or not wearing tight jeans, can prevent a yeast infection. Survey Says
The Ivy League women agreed: Three out of four (75 percent) women think they can prevent a yeast infection. Fact
The reality is that these measures do not prevent a woman from getting a yeast infection , . Many yeast infections result from antibiotic use, diabetes or pregnancy and are therefore often unavoidable. Myth
Most vulvar itching is caused by a yeast infection. Survey Says
Smart women thought that was true: Almost half (49 percent) of the women surveyed didn’t know the cause of most vulvar itching, and blamed it on yeast. Fact
The reality is that two-thirds of women who itch attribute it to exercise/perspiration or their monthly period. And overall, only 7% had suffered a yeast infection within the past year . Myth
Yeast is the most common vaginal infection. Survey Says
They thought so also: When it comes to vaginal infections, four out of five smart women (82.6 percent) name yeast infections as the most common. Fact
The most common form of vaginal infection in the United States is bacterial vaginosis (BV). In fact, a recently published study found that nearly one-third of women between the ages of 14 and 49 tested positive for BV . Myth
Many women experience re-occurring yeast infections. Survey Says
Ivy Leaguers concurred: Nine out ten (90 percent) believe that yeast infections are a common infection that many women experience more than once. Fact
Most women (75 percent) will have a yeast infection in their life. Only a small percentage (5 percent) will have chronic re-occurring yeast infections . Myth
Anti-itch and anti-fungal medications treat the same problem. Survey Says
Almost every smart woman (99 percent) thinks she knows the difference between anti-itch and anti-fungal medications. Fact
According to research with over 1000 women, almost half of women who thought they were using anti-fungal creams were actually using anti-itch creams . Anti-itch medications are designed to relieve itch, and are often over-the-counter, topical treatments. Anti-fungal medications are designed to treat an infection by inhibiting the fungus growth. These medications are available both over the counter (vaginal use) and with a prescription (vaginal use or an oral pill) from a health care practitioner. |
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