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Vaginitis (cont.)

There are some things you can do to lower your chances of getting vaginitis.

If you often get yeast infections, you may want to avoid clothes that hold in heat and moisture, such as panty hose without a cotton lining, nylon panties, or tight jeans.
Avoid douches and vaginal sprays because they can kill "good" bacteria or cause irritation.

SOURCE: National Institute of Child Health & Human Development (www.nichd.nih.gov)

Last Editorial Review: 12/14/2007

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