I think I have a yeast infection...

What is a yeast infection?

Candida albicans, and additional kinds of yeast, thrive in a person's vaginal area, rectal region, and mouth.

In a healthy vagina, the occurrence of some yeast might not be an issue. a woman's body chemistry is out of balance, yeast-like organisms might grow excessively and induce a dense, white secretion.

A yeast infection is not always an STD; however, seeing to a female and her sexual mate might help the prevention of other yeast infections.

How many people get yeast infections?

Yeast infections are the number two most occuring type of vaginal infection females go through (bacterial vaginosis is the number one). More than 74% of women suffer at least one yeast infection during the course of their life and over 42% of women have had more than one yeast infection.

What are the causes of a yeast infection?

Things that may negatively affect the vagina's balance can inlcude but are not limited to antibiotic treatments, the pill, overly warm weather or non-breathable apparel, which boost humidity and warmth, helping fungal growth.

Other causes include repeated sexual intercourse within a short period of time, tension, high carbohydrate digestion, specifically refined sugars and alcohol, being pregnant and diabetes.

Are yeast infections harmful in the long run?

Yeast infections can mean acute discomfort but hardly ever lead to more serious health problems. If left alone, vaginal yeast infections often go away on their own, usually when the menstrual cycle starts.

Menstrual blood pushes up the vaginal pH, making the number of yeast cells to decrease because they cannot prosper in the pH there during menstruation.

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