Yeast Infection and Its Causes

Yeast infections can also be caused by a number of other factors. One of these includes low immune system. Compromised immune system provides a breeding ground for yeast fungus. This usually happens when a person fails to rest and sleep enough or the person is dealing with a lot of stressful situations.

Hormonal changes can also cause yeast infections and they occur mostly in pregnant women and during menstruation. Birth control pills have been identified as the major cause of recurrent yeast infections in women.

We cannot refer Candidiasis as a sexually transmitted disease. However, there are chances of a male contracting the disease from his bed partner if she is already a victim of the disease. Therefore it is important to have safe sexual intercourse with adequate lubrication.

Many people have seen that prolonged use of antibiotics causes yeast infections. Infections arising due to the use of antibiotics cannot be prevented but there are many ways in which you can cure the disease.

Another most common cause of yeast infection is diabetes. In diabetic people, the blood sugar level is always high and this kind of environment is preferred by the yeast fungus to thrive and multiply. The elevated sugar levels provide a favorable ground for Candida albicans to multiply extensively and cause infections.

Other common causes in women are; use of scented hygiene products, feminine spray and douching. Wearing tight clothes creates a moist and warm atmosphere for Candida to multiply and attack the host.

It is always better to prevent yeast infections rather than looking for cure when it has already infected you. To prevent it from happening, it is important to understand the cause of it and the things you should be doing to keep such nasty infections at bay.

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Yeast Infection and Its Causes By Andrea Jefferson

Yeast Infection and Its Causes
By Andrea Jefferson