what is the difference between a yeast infection and a std??

Answer 1

A Yeast infection is not necessarily caused by sex where as you have to have sex to get an std

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Answer 3

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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

Answer 4

Depending on which STD you're talking about, you can be exposed through other means (Herpes is a great example), but STDs are, by definition, spread *primarily* through sexual contact.

The evidence linking yeast infection with sexual contact is equivocal, so consequently, it doesn't fit squarely into the category of "STD." That being said, there is *some* evidence that yeast infections can be spread (or exacerbated) by sexual activity.

The organisms that cause yeast infections live in the human body, and on the skin. Most of the time, they're harmless - even helpful in the digestive process. But if something changes the chemistry of their environment, they can grow out of control, resulting in "too much of a good thing" and an "infection."

Some of the most common contributing factors are (in no particular order):

1. Poor personal hygiene.

2. Excessive moisture in the genital area (moisture is essential for yeast to grow unchecked), which can be caused by (i) wearing a wet bathing suit for long periods of time, (ii) failing to dry thoroughly after swimming, bathing or exercising, and/or (iii) wearing tight-fitting or poorly-ventilated clothing.

3. Female oral contraceptives (altering the body's hormones and the menstrual cycle).

4. Antibiotics (killing "good" bacteria in the genital area and digestive tract that keep the yeast organisms under control);

5. Applying topical agents (gels, lotions, soaps, creams, foams and CONDOMS) to the genital area which contain anti-microbial chemicals (such as "antibacterial soap") and/or contraceptives (such as Nonoxynol-9).

Answer 5

Yeast is in our intestines, and is eliminated. Even non-sexual activity can spread the yeast from the anal area to other places that are warm and moist (fertile ground). STD must have sexual activity to spread.

For some basic info on yeast, check out the yeast link at www.hufa.org.

Answer 6

Actually, yeast infections can be spread sexually, so in a way, a yeast infection is an STD.

Answer 7

you will be able to tell. yeast infections are a different form of bacteria than STD's. go to the doctor if you are not sure what it is.

Answer 8

Yeast is part of our system. You do have yeast. The problem is when your system is out of balance and the yeast "blooms".

Answer 9

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