Yeast Infection Is Common In Women by: Cindy Cole


Are you suffering from a yeast infection, also known as Candidiasis? It is a very common problem among women. This may be your first episode with it, or it may have become a chronic problem. You may have had it so long that is has become systemic and is affecting whole systems of your body.

In case you are new to this idea of a yeast infection, I would like to help you understand first of all what it is and how you can tell if you have it. Very simply, a yeast infection is an imbalance of the yeast in the vagina. It happens when the good bacteria in the vagina has been taken over by the bad bacteria. When this happens the vagina cant regulate the yeast fungus known as Candida albicans. Without enough good bacteria to keep the yeast in check, it multiplies out of control and results in a yeast infection.

How do you know that this is what you have? There are various symptoms that accompany this problem. They include such unpleasant things as:

Vaginal itching
Vaginal discharge that may be thick, white and lumpy like cottage cheese
Vaginal soreness, irritation or burning
Strong odor which accompanies the discharge
Rash or redness around the outside of the vagina
Painful vaginal intercourse
What causes this infection? There are several different causes and you may be experiencing one or several of these causes. Any change in the pH balance of the vagina or even a change in your hormonal balance will weaken your immune system. Antibiotics and other medications are a big cause because they suppress the good bacteria in your vagina, which results in a yeast overgrowth. Steroid therapies can also cause this. Anything which weakens your immune system can result in a yeast overgrowth. Pregnancy and menstruation can increase your glucose levels and/or alter the pH of your vagina so that Candida can multiply. Diabetes can also raise your blood sugar and be another source of food for this fungus.

The clothing which you wear can help to create an environment where yeast can thrive. Things like staying in a wet bathing suit or wearing tight jeans or synthetic underwear can all contribute to the kind of warm, moist environment which encourages the yeast to grow. Douching or wiping from rear to front can also affect the environment of the vaginal area.

Many people dont know this, but it can pass from one partner to another during intercourse. However, men dont usually notice any of the unpleasant symptoms that women do. Some have found that they get the infection under control, only to be infected by their partner and have to start the process all over again.

Are you looking for something that will cure this once and for all? Many of the treatments available, like medications, are only a temporary fix and often lead to recurring problems. There is an answer. Rather than using the traditional medications to try and fix the problem or put a temporary bandage on it, try this new homeopathic treatment which cures the problem for good.By: healthylifestyleArticle Directory: http://www.articledashboard.comFor more information visit: Vaginal Yeast Infection Cures or Yeast Infection No More