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Vaginal yeast infections are pretty normal, with as many as half of all women experiencing several infections throughout their lifetimes.
That is to say, a vaginal infection of this kind occurs often.
It's possible to have a yeast infection anywhere on your body. Common places include:
Inflammation of the vulva and vagina occurs when yeast enters the vagina, and this condition is known as vulvovaginitis.
Common names for vaginal yeast infections include vaginitis, vulvovaginal candidiasis, and candidal vaginitis.
When skin folds rub together, they create a dark, wet environment ideal for yeast growth, a single-celled fungus that may cause illness in overweight persons. Candidiasis intertrigo is the name given to these illnesses.
Yeast is a common resident of our bodies and intestines, serving a useful purpose in harmony with resident bacteria.
According to St. Louis obstetrician-gynecologist Rosanna Gray-Swain, MD, Yeast may become more numerous and symptomatic when "there is an imbalance in the natural flora [environment] of the vagina," as the article puts it.
Vaginal symptoms include "itching, discharge, redness, and burning," she explains.
The yeast Candida albicans is a common resident among the bacteria that populate your gut.
The yeast may also be found in trace levels in the rectum, vagina, and other warm, moist body places, such as the epidermis.
Many other species of the genus Candida may be found in human hosts, not only C. Albicans. C. Glabrata, C. parapsilosis, C. Tropicalis, and C. krusei are other frequent species of C.
More than 90% of vaginal yeast infections are caused by these five yeast species, with C. Albicans being the most common cause.
According to some research, twenty percent of apparently healthy women may have Candida.
However, 85 to 95% of vaginally isolated Candida yeast strains are C. Albicans, according to the findings.
Some species of Candida also cause thrush and candidal intertrigo.
Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton interdigitale, and Epidermophyton floccosum are a few fungi that may lead to athlete's foot.
Your body is usually quite adept at self-regulating, keeping all the necessary chemical levels stable for optimal performance.
In addition, the microbiome, the community of microorganisms that live in and on your body, helps to keep the C. Albicans population under control.
However, issues sometimes change that chemistry, disrupting the microbial balance and specific biological activities.
If this occurs, the fungus Candida albicans has a better chance of becoming unchecked and causing a yeast infection.
Vaginal yeast infections often present themselves with the following symptoms:
Herpes simplex virus infection, bacterial vaginosis, a urinary tract infection (UTI), and other sexually transmitted illnesses may all produce similar symptoms (STIs). Similar symptoms may be experienced by those with vaginal atrophy, lichen planus of the vulva or vagina, or another persistent condition. If you have the symptoms mentioned above but no history of frequent yeast infections, you should visit a doctor to be checked out, diagnosed, and given the right therapy for whatever ails you.
A combination of environmental and behavioral factors may cause vaginal yeast infections.
Yeast overgrowth is boosted by certain clothing choices, such as tight underwear or synthetic underwear that doesn't allow the region to "breathe." Wearing underwear made of silk or cotton can help you stay dry.
Not changing out of wet swimsuits or workout clothes quickly also enough provides an ideal habitat for yeast development.
Over-the-counter douches, scented sprays, and even bubble baths have all been linked to yeast infections in women because they disturb the vagina's average microbial balance.
Being overweight may also lead to yeast infections, both in the vagina and in the folds of the genital region, as does consuming a diet heavy in sugar (a food supply for yeast)
Yeast infections are common among children and adults who use diapers because of the retained moisture in the perineal region. Yeast infections are widespread among young girls and boys who take bubble baths or forget to change damp swimwear or underwear. Pregnant women are more likely to have yeast infections than males.
Pregnancy and birth control pills are common triggers for the first-ever occurrence of yeast infections in females.
Because of fluctuating hormone levels, yeast overgrowth in the vaginal area is a frequent cause of infection for some women, especially during their periods.
Yeast infections are a common problem for people with diabetes whose blood sugar levels are not under control.
The immune-compromising effects of diseases like HIV/AIDS may also contribute to chronic yeast infections.
Antibiotics may contribute to yeast overgrowth because they eliminate beneficial genital bacteria, upsetting the delicate vaginal microbial balance.
Most women who take antibiotics never have yeast infections that cause symptoms. Only 20% of women naturally infected with Candida face this danger.
Taking probiotics while on antibiotics will aid in reintroducing beneficial bacteria to the gut.
Probiotics are best obtained from "good" bacteria supplements marked with the phrases "lactobacillus" or "acidophilus" or from organic yogurt with live bacterial cultures.
The incidence of antibiotic-associated diarrhea was reduced by 38% in one research when probiotics were taken simultaneously with antibiotics. The following were the suggestions made by this meta-analysis:
The usage of probiotics was determined to pose no threat of adverse effects.
In addition to antibiotics, steroid treatment may lead to a fungal infection.
Even low-strength topical steroid creams may increase the likelihood of yeast infections by suppressing the body's natural immunological defenses. The risk increases with both increased dosage and duration of usage.
The good news is that antifungal creams and suppositories, either over-the-counter or prescription, effectively cure most yeast infections.
Talk to your doctor about treatment options if you suspect a vaginal yeast infection.
Because yeast infections share symptoms with other vaginal illnesses, such as bacterial vaginosis, it's not a good idea for women to take over-the-counter treatments before seeing their physicians.
A yeast infection often clears itself after a few days of therapy.
That is to say, a vaginal infection of this kind occurs often.
It's possible to have a yeast infection anywhere on your body. Common places include:
- Thrush is an infection of the oral cavity
- In the foot, like an athlete's foot
- At the genitalia
Inflammation of the vulva and vagina occurs when yeast enters the vagina, and this condition is known as vulvovaginitis.
Common names for vaginal yeast infections include vaginitis, vulvovaginal candidiasis, and candidal vaginitis.
When skin folds rub together, they create a dark, wet environment ideal for yeast growth, a single-celled fungus that may cause illness in overweight persons. Candidiasis intertrigo is the name given to these illnesses.
Yeast is a common resident of our bodies and intestines, serving a useful purpose in harmony with resident bacteria.
According to St. Louis obstetrician-gynecologist Rosanna Gray-Swain, MD, Yeast may become more numerous and symptomatic when "there is an imbalance in the natural flora [environment] of the vagina," as the article puts it.
Vaginal symptoms include "itching, discharge, redness, and burning," she explains.
What Causes Vaginal Yeast Infections?
The yeast Candida albicans is a common resident among the bacteria that populate your gut.
The yeast may also be found in trace levels in the rectum, vagina, and other warm, moist body places, such as the epidermis.
Many other species of the genus Candida may be found in human hosts, not only C. Albicans. C. Glabrata, C. parapsilosis, C. Tropicalis, and C. krusei are other frequent species of C.
More than 90% of vaginal yeast infections are caused by these five yeast species, with C. Albicans being the most common cause.
According to some research, twenty percent of apparently healthy women may have Candida.
However, 85 to 95% of vaginally isolated Candida yeast strains are C. Albicans, according to the findings.
Some species of Candida also cause thrush and candidal intertrigo.
Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton interdigitale, and Epidermophyton floccosum are a few fungi that may lead to athlete's foot.
How Yeast Infections Develop
Your body is usually quite adept at self-regulating, keeping all the necessary chemical levels stable for optimal performance.
In addition, the microbiome, the community of microorganisms that live in and on your body, helps to keep the C. Albicans population under control.
However, issues sometimes change that chemistry, disrupting the microbial balance and specific biological activities.
If this occurs, the fungus Candida albicans has a better chance of becoming unchecked and causing a yeast infection.
Vaginal yeast infections often present themselves with the following symptoms:
- Vaginal irritation and burning, including both the labia and the vulva.
- White, cottage-cheese-like vaginal discharge is a standard description (but it does not smell)
- Sexual or urination-related pain
- Vulvar inflammation and irritation
Herpes simplex virus infection, bacterial vaginosis, a urinary tract infection (UTI), and other sexually transmitted illnesses may all produce similar symptoms (STIs). Similar symptoms may be experienced by those with vaginal atrophy, lichen planus of the vulva or vagina, or another persistent condition. If you have the symptoms mentioned above but no history of frequent yeast infections, you should visit a doctor to be checked out, diagnosed, and given the right therapy for whatever ails you.
Lifestyle Factors Contribute to Yeast Infections
A combination of environmental and behavioral factors may cause vaginal yeast infections.
Yeast overgrowth is boosted by certain clothing choices, such as tight underwear or synthetic underwear that doesn't allow the region to "breathe." Wearing underwear made of silk or cotton can help you stay dry.
Not changing out of wet swimsuits or workout clothes quickly also enough provides an ideal habitat for yeast development.
Over-the-counter douches, scented sprays, and even bubble baths have all been linked to yeast infections in women because they disturb the vagina's average microbial balance.
Being overweight may also lead to yeast infections, both in the vagina and in the folds of the genital region, as does consuming a diet heavy in sugar (a food supply for yeast)
Yeast infections are common among children and adults who use diapers because of the retained moisture in the perineal region. Yeast infections are widespread among young girls and boys who take bubble baths or forget to change damp swimwear or underwear. Pregnant women are more likely to have yeast infections than males.
What Can Medical Conditions Increase Infection Risk?
Pregnancy and birth control pills are common triggers for the first-ever occurrence of yeast infections in females.
Because of fluctuating hormone levels, yeast overgrowth in the vaginal area is a frequent cause of infection for some women, especially during their periods.
Yeast infections are a common problem for people with diabetes whose blood sugar levels are not under control.
The immune-compromising effects of diseases like HIV/AIDS may also contribute to chronic yeast infections.
How Antibiotics and Yeast Infections Are Connected
Antibiotics may contribute to yeast overgrowth because they eliminate beneficial genital bacteria, upsetting the delicate vaginal microbial balance.
Most women who take antibiotics never have yeast infections that cause symptoms. Only 20% of women naturally infected with Candida face this danger.
Taking probiotics while on antibiotics will aid in reintroducing beneficial bacteria to the gut.
Probiotics are best obtained from "good" bacteria supplements marked with the phrases "lactobacillus" or "acidophilus" or from organic yogurt with live bacterial cultures.
The incidence of antibiotic-associated diarrhea was reduced by 38% in one research when probiotics were taken simultaneously with antibiotics. The following were the suggestions made by this meta-analysis:
- When taking an antibiotic, probiotics should be started no more than two days after the drug.
- Probiotics should be taken for the duration of antibiotic treatment alone (no need to prolong the course of probiotics after completion of the antibiotic course).
- Increasing the amount of colony-forming units (CFUs) you take daily is not beneficial. The CFUs should be specified on the yogurt or probiotic.
The usage of probiotics was determined to pose no threat of adverse effects.
How Steroids and Yeast Infections Are Connected
In addition to antibiotics, steroid treatment may lead to a fungal infection.
Even low-strength topical steroid creams may increase the likelihood of yeast infections by suppressing the body's natural immunological defenses. The risk increases with both increased dosage and duration of usage.
The Bottom Line
The good news is that antifungal creams and suppositories, either over-the-counter or prescription, effectively cure most yeast infections.
Talk to your doctor about treatment options if you suspect a vaginal yeast infection.
Because yeast infections share symptoms with other vaginal illnesses, such as bacterial vaginosis, it's not a good idea for women to take over-the-counter treatments before seeing their physicians.
A yeast infection often clears itself after a few days of therapy.
