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What Are The Causes Of Yeast Infection ?

by The Alternate Medic

Obviously before we can prevent and cure yeast infection we need to know what it is and how it starts then we can set up affective habits to prevent it from occurring in the first place.

The primary concern of most women is vaginal yeast infectionThe cause of yeast infection is attributable to the organism known as Candida Albicans which are nasty bacterial organisms that can be found in the vagina and if allowed to multiply will likely cause the advent of yeast infection..

Why Do Candida Albicans Multiply?

Candida Albicans being a living organism are prone to multiply if the following conditions are found: - too much heat, - Transmission through sexual activity, - Changes in sugar levels - Changes in the hormones These are all situations which cause the development of yeast infection.

There are also other conditions that allow Candida Albicans to multiply such as the use of antibiotics, wearing clothes that are not made from cotton and also certain chemicals.

Some suggest that if one does try and reduce yeast products in one’s diet this will prevent yeast infection, there is still no clinching evidence to suggest that doing so reduces the risks. Even use of condoms while having sexual intercourse can result in vaginal yeast infection.

Yet another cause of yeast infection is not having proper personal hygiene, as the presence of moisture is also what the microorganisms need to thrive in. Thus a woman having menstrual periods would be more likely to suffer from yeast infection.

The use of some agents that are especially irritating such as bubble baths, vaginal douches, certain soaps that are of harsh nature, even toilet paper that has been perfumed and detergents that are used to wash undergarments can also become a cause of yeast infection.

Care must also be taken when wiping after urination, wiping from anus to vagina can transfer yeast from the rectum to the vagina as bacteria. Excessive washing of the vagina with ordinary tap water can also cause yeast infection. Unfortunately, yeast infection is not confined solely to the vagina but can also be found in other oral cavities as well as the bowels, folds in skin, nipples, ears and even on the penis.

Most importantly there is a need to identify the causes and conditions needed for the development of a yeast infection. Then a system of prevention and quick cure can be implemented. A diet rich in anti-oxidants is also a very good way to strengthen your body’s immune system helping your body to control the yeast infection.

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