What causes a vaginal yeast infection?!


Question: A woman's vagina has many organisms living in it. It is primarily bacteria (all GOOD bacteria) as well as a small amount of yeast. When you get a yeast infection, it is because the pH of your vagina has changed, and it is not an environment that those bacteria like, so the yeast takes over, causing the discomfort and itching. Many things can contribute to a change in pH in your vagina such as taking antibiotics, stress, and even sex. You can eat yogurt to help prevent infections because yogurt has that "good bacteria" called Lactobacillus acidophilus. You can also get acidophilus pills at a drugstore in the vitamin section. Some people get grossed out that there are bacteria "down there", but bacteria are everywhere on us and we need most of them to survive! Just remember that some bacteria are helpful. Those bacteria are what prevent yeast infections.


Answers: A woman's vagina has many organisms living in it. It is primarily bacteria (all GOOD bacteria) as well as a small amount of yeast. When you get a yeast infection, it is because the pH of your vagina has changed, and it is not an environment that those bacteria like, so the yeast takes over, causing the discomfort and itching. Many things can contribute to a change in pH in your vagina such as taking antibiotics, stress, and even sex. You can eat yogurt to help prevent infections because yogurt has that "good bacteria" called Lactobacillus acidophilus. You can also get acidophilus pills at a drugstore in the vitamin section. Some people get grossed out that there are bacteria "down there", but bacteria are everywhere on us and we need most of them to survive! Just remember that some bacteria are helpful. Those bacteria are what prevent yeast infections.

Dirty panties is one way.

Sometimes soap or even lotions can give yeast infections.

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