2006-06-24 04:15:16 · 8 answers · asked by nahleens 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Another fantastic side effects of your hormones being all screwy when you're pregnant. Like the mood swings weren't enough, huh?
2006-06-24 04:18:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Several factors increase susceptibility to yeast infections, particularly pregnancy, prolonged antibiotic use and perhaps birth control pills (still being debated). During pregnancy, vaginal yeasts increase because of decreased vaginal acidity and a higher output of female hormones (which raise glycogen [carbohydrate] levels) favoring candidal growth. Poor ventilation in the genital area may exacerbate or perpetuate (but not cause) yeast infections. Tight underwear or jeans may trap the infection against the vulva. Other predisposing factors include: menopausal thinning of the vaginal wall, diabetes, cuts or abrasions in the genital area, poor hygiene (soiled underwear and transfer of fecal yeasts) and douching. Dietary sugar and a defect in milk sugar (lactose) metabolism may predispose some women to yeast infections. For them, eliminating dairy products from the diet and cutting down on sugar may help to curb candidiasis. While there is no proof that diet alters susceptibility to vaginitis, abnormal carbohydrate metabolism (as in diabetes) can increase the sugar content of vaginal secretions. Since yeasts feed on sugar, conditions that raise vaginal glucose levels could promote their growth.
2006-06-24 11:21:54 · answer #2 · answered by lilmanandjacysmama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got really sick while I was pregnant and my doctor prescribed me some antibiotics and said that they might cause me to get a yeast infection. I never got a yeast infection, but lots of other girls that took antibiotics in my lamaze class said they got one after taking them.
Hope this helped.
2006-06-24 13:25:03 · answer #3 · answered by Pretty Princess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When ur pregnant you vagina stays very moist and it's where yeast can grow so if you try to keep that area cool as you can that will also help you can also see your doctor for creams
2006-06-24 11:21:51 · answer #4 · answered by peaches1985_1985 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hormone changes. I got a couple when i was pregnant with my son. Nothing to severe though.
2006-06-24 20:34:55 · answer #5 · answered by ktpb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What cauises it is changing hormones in your body, it is hell but u can treat it.
2006-06-24 11:22:13 · answer #6 · answered by Sonja 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tight pants can contribute to it.
2006-06-24 16:49:10 · answer #7 · answered by guineasomelove 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just the increase in hormones
2006-06-24 11:17:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋