subject: Everything And More Concerning Vaginal Yeast Infections [print this page] What is the cause of vaginal yeast infections? There are many reasons that a woman could possibly have contracted a yeast infection. Throughout the lifetime of a woman there is a 75% chance that they will contract a yeast infection.
This is a rather unfortunate occurrence to have happen as they are not very pleasant. However, they are extremely curable. Unfortunately, if a woman does contract one vaginal yeast infection it does mean that they are more likely to get another one in the future. Women who frequently have yeast infections should see their doctor about possible treatment options.
Yeast infections are caused by an increased amount of yeast that has built up inside the vagina. This can happen due to an increased amount of bacteria to the area for a variety of reasons. You will always want to keep this area clean and dry in order to prevent them from happening and/or coming back.
There are many things that lead to a possible yeast infection some being more serious than others. The least serious occurrence can be due to the wearing of a wet bathing suite for an extended period of time. This can create the environment that yeast thrive in and will cause it to build more than it should.
More serious problems such as an STD can lead to vaginal yeast infections as well. Certain antibiotics can lower your immune system and cause an increase in yeast infections as well. Before starting or continuing a certain medication you will want to be aware of this fact.
Bladder infections, also known as urinary tract infections, can eventually lead to yeast infections as well if not treated properly. This is because it will cause an abnormal amount of bacteria to be present near the vagina. Certain birth control pills will cause yeast infections as well. This can happen because the pill will cause changes to the hormones in the body. These changes may cause yeast infection to develop depending on how your particular body reacts.
Since vaginal yeast infections can happen in women that are not sexually active they are not considered to be an STD. Men can have a reaction to the disease if they engage in sexual activity with an infected partner. They may develop a small rash that may be temporarily uncomfortable.
Overall, there are many causes to vaginal yeast infections. Most of these causes you will not be able to avoid in your lifetime but rather should be aware of. Things such as diabetes and overall suppressed immune systems lead to an increased amount of yeast infections. If you have any of these problems already you will want to be aware that they could possibly lead to a yeast infection and what you should do in case one occurs. This is important because you will want to know what you should look for and what to do if it occurs. There are several home remedy options as well as over the counter medications. Your doctor can also prescribe a medication that will clear up the infection quickly and without any use of messy creams or ointments that can be inconvenient.
