Im a 25 yr-old and I seriously have no clue as to what a yeast infection is. Ive been hearing it being mentioned alot here. Can anyone tell me please.
2006-10-01 07:43:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
A yeast infection, also known as candidiasis (pronounced: can-dih-die-uh-sis), is the name for a common infection caused by a type of yeast-like fungus called candida.
Yeast infections usually occur in warm, moist parts of the body, such as the mouth and moist areas of skin. When they cause an infection in the vagina, it is known as vulvovaginal candidiasis.
Candida can overgrow for many reasons. Stress, pregnancy, and illnesses that affect the immune system may allow yeast to multiply, as can certain medicines. These include some birth control pills and steroids. Or if you're taking antibiotics, such as for strep throat, the antibiotics can kill "good" bacteria that also live in the body and normally keep the growth of candida in the vagina in check. Yeast also can flourish if a girl's blood sugar is high. Girls who have diabetes that isn't controlled are at a higher risk for yeast infections.
2006-10-01 08:51:24 · answer #1 · answered by *:.Ojos Verdes.:* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-08 20:59:39 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Note that: If the yeast infection doesn't respond to over the counter treatment, prescription medication will likely be necessary. Similarly, if the symptoms return after two months of being treated, you should contact the doctor for professional treatment rather than resorting again to home treatment.
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If this is the first time you have experienced a yeast infection, you should schedule an appointment to have the condition treated by a doctor instead of resorting to home treatment
2016-05-16 00:54:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeast, usually Candida species, cause a remarkable variety of problems in people: Thrush, vaginal infections, and much else. It is often very insidious and can mimic many other symptoms and syndromes. Read THE YEAST CONNECTION by Dr William Crook for a complete discussion and all kinds of good advice on how to get rid of it.
2006-10-01 08:20:50 · answer #4 · answered by Mad Roy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A yeast infection is an overgrowth of 'candida' (which is a fancy name for the yeast that can live in a body- not bread yeast!) in the vagina.
Some women are prone to them, some are not.
2006-10-01 07:51:34 · answer #5 · answered by Dr. Max 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-02-02 04:56:30 · answer #6 · answered by Tera 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-07-02 16:50:11 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋