When we talk about Yeast, we mean a fungus with the scientific
name Candida. This fungus is responsible for a number of infections in
man. For instance, candida albicans is
the fungus that causes vaginitis in women.
How do you get yeast infections?
Yeast naturally occurs on the Body. Yeast infections are caused by an inbalance which leads to an upset in the normal functioning of the tissues in the vagina. The vagina has a number of different healthy bacteria living in it, and it may also have yeast. The yeast found in the vagina is kept under control by the healthy bacteria in the vagina. These bacteria keep your vagina slightly acidic which prevents Candida from growing too much. The yeast doesn't usually cause any problems unless something upset this balance. If the balance is upset, the yeast can overgrow, causing a yeast infection. Hormonal changes, medications, especially antibiotics
certain medical conditions, a weakened immune system can upset this balance, giving rise to yeast infection
How do you get yeast infections?
Yeast naturally occurs on the Body. Yeast infections are caused by an inbalance which leads to an upset in the normal functioning of the tissues in the vagina. The vagina has a number of different healthy bacteria living in it, and it may also have yeast. The yeast found in the vagina is kept under control by the healthy bacteria in the vagina. These bacteria keep your vagina slightly acidic which prevents Candida from growing too much. The yeast doesn't usually cause any problems unless something upset this balance. If the balance is upset, the yeast can overgrow, causing a yeast infection. Hormonal changes, medications, especially antibiotics
certain medical conditions, a weakened immune system can upset this balance, giving rise to yeast infection
Vaginal yeast infections are caused by Candida
albicans. Below are a few ways to get
yeast infection:
1. Use of Antibiotics:
according to www.msu.edu, this is the major cause of yeast infection in
women living in America. If you take
antibiotic to get rid of sinus infection, the drug will cure your sinuses as
well as kill unwanted bacteria as well as good bacteria in the crotch. When this is done, the vaginal ecosystem will
be upset, allowing yeast to take over.
2. You can Get Yeast Infection from your cloths. Yeast flourishes well in non-cotton cloths,
tight or dirty clothes that are moistened.
You can also get a yeast infection by wearing leather underwear.
3. You can get a
yeast infection by wearing dirty underwear
4. Some chemicals like perfumes can upset the ph balance in
you crotch or trigger allergic reactions that can give rise to yeast
infections.
5. HORMONES, both
naturally-occurring and artificially produced hormones, can affect yeast. For
example, pregnant women are particularly prone to yeast infections.
6. INJURY to the vulvar or vaginal membranes can lead to a
yeast infection. This is almost always due to too much friction with not enough
lubrication.
7. SEXUAL TRANSMISSION:This is a sure way to get yeast
infection. Candida can be transmitted between people by sexual intercourse.
8. Women with compromised immune systems due to HIV or any
other disease that can suppress the immune system are extremely prone to
suffering from yeast infections. In addition to vaginal yeast infections, such
people are particularly susceptible to thrush, a yeast infection of the throat,
or esophageal yeast infections.
Advice
If you have an active yeast infection, you should refrain
from sexual activity.