subject: Yeast Infection Symptoms In Women Are Very Common [print this page] Yeast infections usually affect adult females; hence it is important to get rid of it. 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. When a womans immune system gets weakened, it usually leads to yeast infection. This may be while battling any illness or while treating any disease by using antibiotics.
There are a number of common yeast infection symptoms in women. But various medical conditions may have symptoms which will be quite similar to each other. Some serious sexually transmitted diseases are also included here. Consulting a doctor is the best option if you think that you have a yeast infection. This will rule out any other serious disease. The most common yeast infection symptoms in women are:
Any form of itching
Any occurrence of 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
Pain in the abdomen
These symptoms may be experienced by certain women many times in a year. The reason being that these women are more prone to female reproductive organ's yeast infections. Yeast infections tend to occur 4 to 5 times each year in the case of 5% women.
Certain women may experience slight symptoms while a few women may experience no symptoms at all. But still, it may be possible to pass on this yeast infection to the male partner. The symptoms in males are slightly different. The symptoms are detailed below:
Chapped and dry skin in the genital area
Constipation and gas
Rashes
Head of the male reproductive organ getting sore
A thick discharge which is white in colour
Blisters
Again, these symptoms are all close to symptoms you may experience with other conditions involving the genitals. As early as possible it is crucial to know how to treat the yeast infection symptoms. Quickly treat these yeast infection symptoms in the right way.
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. Always wear cotton undergarments. Innerwear which is synthetic should not be worn. Immediately change your swimsuit when it gets wet. Scented toilet paper, deodorant tampons as well as feminine sprays should not be used.
A pelvic examination may be done to confirm the yeast infection symptoms in women. This will show any inflammation of the vulva.
The risk of yeast affection may be alleviated due to many reasons. Stress or lack of sleep may also be a factor. Other factors may be illness or during pregnancy. Yeast infection is also promoted by poor eating habits like eating lots of sugary food. In case a woman is taking steroids or birth control pills, she will be more prone to yeast infection.
