I think I have a yeast infection...

What is a yeast infection?

Candida albicans, and alternate forms of yeast, propagate in your vaginal area, rectal region, and oral region.

In a normal healthy vagina, the occurrence of some yeast may not actually be a problem. At times when a woman's system is off balance, yeast-like organisms can potentially multiply generously and make a thick, white discharge.

A yeast infection is not necessarily an STI; however, treating a female and her sexual mate may aid stop recurrent yeast infections.

How many people suffer from yeast infections?

Yeast infections are the second most occuring kind of vaginal condition females go through (bacterial vaginosis is the number one). Over 70% of the female population develop at least one yeast related condition during their life and over 44% of the female population endure two or more yeast infections.

What are the causes of a yeast infection?

Things that might bother the vagina's natural balance might include courses of antibiotics, the pill, overly warm weather or non-breathable apparel, that augment moisture and warmth, helping fungal growth.

Other things that lead to yeast infections are repeated intercourse during a short period of time, being tense, high levels of carbohydrate intake, especially refind sugar products and alcohol, being pregnant and being a diabetic.

Are yeast infections dangerous?

Yeast infections may craete acute discomfort for you however they hardly ever cause serious health problems. Left untreated, vaginal yeast infections often go away on their own, usually when the menstrual cycle starts.

Menstrual blood pushes up the vaginal pH, causing the number of yeast cells to decrease because they cannot grow in the pH which is present during the menstrual cycle.

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