Vaginal Yeast Infections
Cause
Vaginal yeast infection is caused by an overgrowth of yeast organisms that normally live in small numbers in the vagina. Factors that encourage an excess growth of vaginal yeast include:
Using antibiotics.
Having high estrogen levels (hyperestrogenemia), such as during pregnancy, hormone replacement therapy (HRT or ERT) use, high-dose birth control pill use, and the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle.1
Having diabetes, especially if your blood sugars are not well controlled and tend to be high.
Having an impaired immune system.
Using corticosteroids, such as prednisone.
Being overweight.
Having the genital area exposed to moisture for a long period of time (for example, wearing a wet bathing suit all day) or living in a warm, humid climate.
Using an intrauterine device (IUD).
Having a sex partner with symptoms of yeast infection (very rare).
Most yeast infections involve Candida albicans, a yeast that can be treated effectively with standard yeast infection medication. Recurrent vaginal yeast infections tend to involve non–C. albicans types of yeast, which are more resistant to the standard treatments for C. albicans yeast infections.
Chronic yeast syndrome, a condition in which excess growth of yeast supposedly affects the whole body, has not been medically proven.
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2006-08-10 16:58:04
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answered by nome179er 3
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Vaginal yeast infection is caused by an overgrowth of yeast organisms that normally live in small numbers in the vagina. Factors that encourage an excess growth of vaginal yeast include:
Using antibiotics.
Having high estrogen levels (hyperestrogenemia), such as during pregnancy, hormone replacement therapy (HRT or ERT) use, high-dose birth control pill use, and the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle. 1
Having diabetes, especially if your blood sugars are not well controlled and tend to be high.
Having an impaired immune system.
Using corticosteroids, such as prednisone.
Being overweight.
Having the genital area exposed to moisture for a long period of time (for example, wearing a wet bathing suit all day) or living in a warm, humid climate.
Using an intrauterine device (IUD).
Having a sex partner with symptoms of yeast infection (very rare).
Most yeast infections involve Candida albicans, a yeast that can be treated effectively with standard yeast infection medication. Recurrent vaginal yeast infections tend to involve non–C. albicans types of yeast, which are more resistant to the standard treatments for C. albicans yeast infections.
Chronic yeast syndrome, a condition in which excess growth of yeast supposedly affects the whole body, has not been medically proven.
I hope this helps
2006-08-10 17:10:55
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answered by star63_19 3
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Tight clothing, underclothes that do not have a cotton crotch so that your skin can *breathe*, too much sugar in the diet sometimes irritates the condition, as well as bubble baths and strong detergents. Also, a sexual partner can give it to you because they can harbor the yeast infection in the folds of the foreskin of the penis, so if you have a hubby or guyfriend, it is good to have them apply the antiyeast cream to themselves as well. Some women tend to just have an inbalance and get them a lot, oh and many antibiotics will cause one because they kill off the good bacteria that keeps the yeast in check.
2006-08-10 16:58:29
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answered by el 4
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Unique Yeast Infection System : http://YeastCured.com
2015-05-23 15:03:02
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answered by Frank 2
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The use of Anti-Biotics, mainly broad spectrum Anti-Biotics.
They kill friendly bacteria in the intestines, then bad bacteria take over. This happens just a few months after using the Anti-Biotics.
It's a never ending cycle;
You go to the doctor and get a prescription for Ant-Biotics.
You feel better for awhile, then you start feeling bad again, for the same reason and/or for some other problem.
So, you go to the doctor for more Anti-Biotics.
It's repeat business for the doctors and the drug company's.
Some doctors know this and some of them don't (Stupidity or Greed).
Don't take any medicine , unless it's a life or death situation.
Watch your diet, stay away from sweets, eat yogurt with live culture, and stay away from doctors.
2006-08-10 17:24:21
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answered by Anonymous
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Not bathing, especially during "that" time of the month. Certain soaps/shaving creams can cause a yeast infection. Bubble baths. Personal lubricants. etc.
2006-08-10 16:57:51
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answered by cindy1576 4
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Take Acidophilus tablets found at drug or health food store, or drink milk with lactobacillus bacteria in it of which if also found in yogurt!!! But don't use the flavored. Use the all natural, unflavored kind!!! Or, talk to your doctor. Good luck to you!!!
2016-03-18 01:40:26
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answered by ? 4
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Eliminate Yeast Infection Fast : http://YeastCured.uzaev.com/?ydDF
2016-07-03 01:17:01
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answered by ? 3
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wetnesss sweating not drying properly can also cause it take asidoufilous it helps you can get it at the drug store
2006-08-10 17:01:58
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answered by lexi 3
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