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Question: What causes yeast infections?
this may seem a little silly but i want to know what causes yeast infections. do you know? thank you :) x
Answers: What causes yeast infections?
this may seem a little silly but i want to know what causes yeast infections. do you know? thank you :) x
Yeast is a fungus referred to as Candida. Yeast is commonly present on normal human skin and in areas of moisture, such as the mouth and vagina.
Vaginal yeast infections occur when new yeast is introduced into the vaginal area, or when there is an increase in the quantity of yeast already present in the vagina relative to the quantity of normal bacteria.
If you have diabetes mellitus or are pregnant or taking oral contraceptives (birth control pills) or antibiotics you may get an infection. The use of douches or perfumed vaginal hygiene sprays may also increase a woman's risk of developing a vaginal yeast infection. Improper ventilation - say wearing nylons too long, tight pants, etc, can contribute to getting an infection.
Signs of yeast infections:
White, cottage cheese-like discharge
Swelling and pain around the vulva
Intense itching
For a few women, a yeast infection can go away on it's own just after their period.
Abnormal or overgrowth of naturally occurring yeast organisms, in exposed and moist parts of the body like vagina, penis foreskin, oral cavity, ear, nostrils, armpit or in diaper area is termed as yeast infection. This is a fungal infection and mostly caused by a type of fungal species called cadida albicans; this infection is also called as Candidiasis. Most common form of yeast infection is vaginal yeast infection and it is the main cause for vaginitis in many women. Yeast infection also affects male genitals in penis foreskin area.
Common symptoms of yeast infection are:
* Itching, soreness, redness and swelling of vulva.
* Thick, whitish, curdy, cottage cheese like discharge.
* Obnoxious yeasty odor.
* Vaginal dryness and rashes.
* Pain during intercourse.
People suffering with HIV infections and diabetes are at a higher risk to get affected with yeast infection. Consuming antibiotic medication or birth control pills which disturbs the natural balance of micro organisms in body usually triggers yeast infection. Most often yeast infection grows spontaneously, and contrary to popular believes, yeast infection is NOT sexually transmitted.
Apart from this, clothing that increase moisture and heat in genital area like wearing tight nylon under wears, thongs, bathing suits etc can also cause yeast infection. Also activities like exercising, jogging, riding bicycles in humid or hot environments that raise temperature in vagina and makes it moist is also found to increase the risk of getting affected with yeast infection considerably. Lack of sleep, overstress and poor diet are other known causes which may aid in developing yeast infection.
While yeast infection is very common in women but it should be noted that everything that itches in vagina may not be yeast infection. It is found that 33% of women who self medicate themselves for yeast infection are mistreating themselves. Doctors or health care providers collect a sample of fluid and get it tested in laboratory; if tests confirm candidiasis then only treatment for yeast infection should start. Doctors prescribe medicated creams and vaginal suppositories for applying on affected area, doctor may also prescribe certain dosage of oral pills for fast recovery.
change in washing powder
synthetic underwear
washing your self with perfume soap
pregnancy
are the ones that i know of, its really easy to cure by purchasing cream from the chemist.