side effects of home remedy for yeast infection??

I had some itching in my vagina about 5 days before my period and assumed it was a yeast infection. I read online that one home remedy for this was to use unsweetened yoghurt. I used yoghurt with xylitol and had some relief. However, because I wasn't sure  it was safe to apply yoghurt with xylitol to my vagina, I stopped using it. My vagina however still itches and I feel a little bit of pain/discomfort a few times a day. Is it okay to use yoghurt with xylitol in my vagina or could it have side effects?

[Sandra Y, RPh]

It won't harm you, but it's probably not helping you either. The yogurt home remedy for yeast infections requires plain yogurt (no sweetener added). Try using plain yogurt and see if it helps.