subject: Many Common Signs Depict Yeast Infection Symptoms In Women [print this page] Adult females get affected by yeast infections and it is important for them to get rid of this infection. Yeast is a fungus, and hence grows well in dark and moist areas like the female reproductive organ. Women already have yeast in their reproductive organ's area in normal circumstances. Research has shown that yeast infection occurs at least once in the lifetime for 3 out of 4 women.
When yeast starts to multiply without control, it is known as yeast infection. Usually this happens when a women's normal immune system is weakened. The antibiotics being used to battle any disease or treat any illness may be the reason for this.
There are a number of common yeast infection symptoms in women. But these symptoms at times may be quite similar to a number of other medical conditions. These medical conditions include some sexually transmitted diseases also. It is best to consult a doctor in case you think that you have a yeast infection. Any serious disease will be ruled out this way. The most common yeast infection symptoms in women are:
Any form of itching
Soreness
Burning sensation while passing urine
White and thick female reproductive organ's discharge
Female reproductive organ's odour
Pain in the female reproductive organ's area
Abdominal Pain
There are certain women who may experience these symptoms many times in a year. The reason being that these women are more prone to female reproductive organ's yeast infections. There is nearly 5% of such women who tend to get yeast infections 4 to 5 times each year.
Certain women may experience slight symptoms while a few women may experience no symptoms at all. In spite of this, the yeast infection may still be passed on to the male partner. Symptoms in the case of males tend to be a bit different. The symptoms are detailed below:
Skin in the genital area getting chapped and dry
Gas and constipation
Occurence of rashes
Head of the male reproductive organ getting sore
Thick and white discharge
Appearance of blisters
Again, these symptoms are all close to symptoms you may experience with other conditions involving the genitals. It is crucial to know what to do about these yeast infection symptoms. The infections need to be treated in the right way and at the earliest.
If proper care is taken, female reproductive organ's infection can be prevented. Hygiene is the most important part. Female reproductive organ's area needs to be kept clean and dry. Wear cotton undergarments always. Synthetic innerwear should be avoided. Immediately change your swimsuit when it gets wet. Avoid feminine sprays, scented toilet paper and deodorant tampons.
A pelvic examination may be done to confirm the yeast infection symptoms in women. This will show any inflammation of the vulva.
There are many reasons which may alleviate the risk of yeast infection. It may be due to stress or due to lack of sleep. Pregnancy or illness may be the other factors. Eating too much of sugary food can also lead to yeast infection. Yeast infection will be more common in women taking in steroids or birth control pills.
