DISCOMFORT FIRST
First you may notice a vaginal discharge than the usual in your underwear. Then begin to feel an intense itching in the vaginal area.
You’re probably suffering from a fungal infection.
What is a yeast infection?
A fungus infection, also known as Candidiasis, is a common infection caused by a yeast called Candida albicans (a fungus). When an infection in the vagina, it is called vulvovaginal candidiasis.
The fungus Candida is not a foreign body, the problem arises when grown in excess, and the causes of this anomaly can occur for several reasons:
Stress, pregnancy and diseases affecting the immune system can lead to these fungi to multiply
It can also be caused by the use of certain medications, among these drugs are contraceptives and cortico steroids. Just as antibiotics, as these can kill “good” bacteria that also live in the body and maintain control of the growth of Candida in the vagina.
Fungi can also grow if the concentration of blood sugar is high.
Many women may find that yeast infections tend to occur just before menstruation due to hormonal changes that occur with the menstrual cycle.
The clothes (especially pants) is too tight or is of materials like nylon that trap heat and moisture can promote fungal infections in these conditions because fungi thrive.
Douching and using scented soaps can alter the balance of bacteria in the vagina and encourage fungal infection.
Vaginal infections are not about to have sex, although sometimes it can pass through them. However, this is quite rare and the partner of someone who has a yeast infection does not have to be automatically. Fungal infections that are spread through sex are not considered sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). You can not tell if you’ve contracted Candidiasis for sex, Yeast Infection No More so that girls should not be afraid, if symptoms, which together with the diagnosis comes to the fore a relationship, do not want to testify.
SYMPTOMS
Signs and symptoms of a yeast infection include:
Itching and irritation in the vagina
Redness, swelling or itching of the vulva (the folds of skin around the vagina)
A thick, white discharge that looks like cottage cheese, which is usually odorless, but sometimes can smell like bread or yeast bread
Pain or burning when urinating or during sex
Can men suffer?
Men obviously can not have vaginal yeast infections, but balanitis, an infection of the head of the penis, which may be caused by the same candida that causes infections in women.
They may not have any symptoms or have the head of the penis with pain and burning red.
Some men also have a little discharge.
The warm, moist folds of the foreskin are an ideal medium for the development of fungi. So you should pay particular attention to the cleanliness of the area. Keep the area clean and dry can help prevent infection.
INFECTION PREVENTION TIPS
The fungi develop more easily in dark, humid and warm underwear so plays an important role, it is always advisable to use 100% cotton clothes instead of synthetic fibers, avoid tight clothing such as jeans, tights fiber …
As for personal hygiene, it will be thoroughly dry the area when we wash.
Avoid scented products, mainly women with hypersensitivity, which can cause irritation leading to infection.
Avoid sweets and starches to avoid facilitating proliferation.
Eat yogurt and vitamins to improve the immune system.
Do not use antibiotics without a real necessity.