Yeast Infection After Intercourse - Whose Fault Is It Anyway?
Yeast Infection After Intercourse - Whose Fault Is It Anyway
?If this is your first yeast infection after intercourse and neither you nor your partner were aware of any infection at the time, then nobody can be blamed. But, if you've had an infection after intercourse before, then it's your own fault. But don't worry, here, you'll learn the link between intercourse and yeast infection, and the 5 steps to take to prevent recurring yeast infection.
First, let's look at the causes of yeast infection (Candida) so that we can better understand why you can get an infection after intercourse. The cause of the symptoms of Candida are the result of a fungus called 'Candida Albicans' which resides naturally in our bodies, especially in the dark, warm, moist areas; e.g. vagina, etc.
The Candida fungus doesn't usually get a chance to 'overgrow' into an infection because the body's good bacteria keeps it in check. But, under some conditions, the body's good bacteria can get depleted allowing the fungus to feed and grow. These are things like, antibiotics, poor immune system, steroids, hormonal imbalance, contraception, high blood sugar levels (e.g. diabetes, stress, diet), medications, etc.
There are two things about yeast infection with regards to intercourse. The first is that, although Candida cannot be caused by sex, the infection can be transferred during intercourse. Secondly, during sex the delicate tissue can get torn and bruised; exactly the conditions that the Candida fungus loves to take root in.
So the outcome of having regular intercourse is that you run the risk of damaging the soft tissue, particularly in the female. And if any of the above underlying conditions are also present, then you have a high risk of triggering an infection.
Of course, if you continue having sex, you then transfer it to your partner. And it can be transferred back to you again, and so on, in a vicious cycle. This makes it extremely difficult, if not impossible, to prevent recurring yeast infections from seriously damaging your -- and your partner's -- health.
So here's how to tackle the problem...
1. Stop having intercourse. This has to be the first step, otherwise anything else you do will be a waste of time.
2. If this is your first yeast infection, go visit your doctor for a proper diagnosis.
3. If you've already had Candida and are totally aware of the symptoms then you can go straight to step 4.
4. Once properly diagnosed, start on your treatment. This can be prescribed or over-the-counter medications, or, natural home remedies, whichever you prefer.
5. Once the yeast infection has cleared up completely, and I mean completely, only then begin to have sex again.
In terms of the mainstream drug-based treatments, what many people have been finding, is that although their symptoms might disappear, all too often they come back again. This is most probably due to the drugs only attacking the localized symptoms not the root cause. And the Candida fungus can become drug-resistant with repeated use.
So natural remedies for yeast infections are an alternative that more and more women (and men) are successfully turning to. Discussing the natural options available to you isn't the purpose of this short article, but you can get all the information you need in an online report that you can download straight to your computer. See below for details...