I am suffering badly from reaccurent yest and bacterial infections. I am not pregnant. I have been with my husband for 7 years. It seems that every time after I have sex, I get an infection and have to suffer for a week. This has been going on for 6 months now. My Dr's can no...
Prevention Recurrent Yeast Infections What is a vaginal yeast infection? A vaginal yeast infection is an infection caused by yeast (a type of fungus). Vaginal yeast infection is sometimes referred to as yeast vaginitis, Candidal vaginitis, or Candidal vulvovaginitis. The scientific name for th...
Yeast infections are more common than you might think. Yeast is a fungus that is normally found on your skin anddigestive system. If you are a woman, you will also find yeast in your vaginal area. Yeast grows normally in those body parts, but it can develop into an infection if it gro...
Vaginal yeast infection testing is used to evaluate a person’s vagina and look for the cause of vaginitis. This process requires several tests that help to determine if a yeast infection is present. Yeast is a type of fungus. Most vaginal yeast infections are caused by a type of fungus ca...
After menopause, yeast infections are uncommon except in women who take menopausal hormone therapy. Symptoms of Vaginal Yeast Infection The vagina and vulva may itch or burn, which may be particularly severe during sexual intercourse. The genital area may become ...
Yeast infections are less common as you get older. If you have symptoms such as vaginal irritation and you’re past menopause, they could be due to low estrogen. As you get older, your level of estrogen goes down. This causes changes in your body, such as thinner skin in your vagina ...
Pain during urination andsexual intercourse If yourvaginal yeast infectionis more severe, you might also notice vaginal swelling, redness and even cracking of your vaginal walls. "The biggest issue is that self-diagnosis of yeast infections is not very accurate, especially if you haven't had one...
typically effective treatments for yeast infections. Many people also try alternative therapies like yogurt, vinegar, and garlic.1Garlic, in particular, may have antiviral, antifungal, and antibacterial properties. Some evidence suggests garlic is useful for yeast infections, but more research is needed...
Hormonal changes e.g. puberty, pregnancy, menopause Most often these infections are localized. Many clinical/medical conditions also increase the risk of acquiring Candidiasis. In such cases where the immune system is lowered, the infection spreads through the bloodstream and spreads to other organs ...
Diet & food go hand in hand with digestion. We all know how important our diet is to our health. In the case of candida and yeast infections, diet is more than just a contributing factor – in many cases it is the source of the problem. It is very common to see many candida overgr...