What causes a yeast infection and how do you stop it from itching so much??
605265
Basically, a yeast infection is caused when there is a build up of yeast in the system. This happens a lot to people who have an excess of Candida Albicans in the system (caused by eating too much refined sugar and white flour and not enough whole foods, fruits and vegetables), and can also happen from a buildup of bacteria locally. If you wear the same underwear for too long, or wear a wet bathing suit for longer than half a day, it can happen quite easily. Some women get minor Yeast infections every month right before their period, and the period usually resolves the infection. They're normal, you just have to make sure you see a doctor if you get them TOO regularly, because this could mean you have an auntoimmune disorder you're unaware of. Also, you want to go to a doctor the first time you think you have one so he or she can make sure it's not something else; a lot of Sexually Transmited Infections can mimic Yeast Infections, as can Vaginitis and Bacterial Infections. It's best to check with your doctor, but if you already have and are looking for a good anti-itch remedy, put some plain yogurt on the itchy areas and the 'good' pro-biotic bacteria in the yogurt will fight the 'bad' bacteria, helping to soothe the itch and reinforce the good bacteria.
1052700
I'm sorry to tell you this, but once you have a yeast infection, you are much more likely to get more.  If you are quite sexually active, you may want to try douching every so often. Use a very mild form and follow the labels directions for how frequently to use it. Also, if you use tampons, never use them past 8 hours. Use smaller sizes if necessary. Tampons used for too long are a great cause of yeast infections. While you do have an infection, change your underwear at least twice a day. Make sure you wash them well and that they are completely dry, (from the washing!). I myself have used Canestan one day therapy, but if you get infections quite often, I suggest you consult your doctor for a milder type. The one day types are quite strong and should not be used often. Take care of yourself, no one else will.
569375
Hi Janie, at first I too thought it was a yeast infection, since they sometimes comes before,with and after your period, but to be on the safe side of things, you should get a medical check up first.If you are sexually active, it is best that you not have sex right now.It's your health and you should do what is best for yourself, the last thing you need is to have any disease/illness.Don't take it for granted, get checked out!
1156248
acidophilus (spelling might be wrong) it's actually a bacteria that helps to replenish your normal flora so it can fight the yeast infection.  Cranberry Juice helps, just because it helps to make the area a deadly pH for yeast... but there's aways vagisil to help with the itching and burning while you wait... but the natural way will take longer than the MD way and it's not always guaranteed to work the first time... the key is prevention.
645874
*Pondering a bit* One of my ex girlfriends bounced between bacterial and yeast infections thanx to the doctors until she took matters into her own hands.\nShe used an apple cider vinegar douche (to relieve the itching) and drank acidophilus (good bacteria).\nhttp://altmedicine.about.com/od/healthconditionsqtoz/a/yeast_infection.htm\n\nSome recommendations For Wellness\n* Avoid all yeast containing foods: yeast breads, fermented beverages (beer, wine, brandy, scotch, etc.) moldy cheeses, fermented vinegars, salad dressing, peanuts, biscuits, canned citrus fruit juices, cake mix, ice cream, all dried fruit, oranges, pickles, tomato sauce, sugars, yeast powder, processed and smoked meats, malt products, barbecue sauce, olives, mayonnaise, and chili peppers.\n* Avoid sugar (especially hidden sugars such as those found in soft drinks, pastries, canned fruits and vegetables), artificial sweeteners, and all refined carbohydrates.\n* Rotate between at least 2 different anti-fungal herbs every 4 days to kill the candida yeast in the intestinal tract such as garlic and pau d' Arco, or try a yeast/anti-fungal combination including Yeast/Fungal Detox, Caprylic Acid Combo or Caprylimune.\n* For even greater effectiveness, try using a homeopathic remedy for Candida to help relieve symptoms and aid in the healing process.\n* Supplement with Acidophilus daily. This helps to reintroduce the good bacteria back into the intestinal tract(this works well as it is what my ex did).\n* Colostrum can also be used to help reserve the balance of intestinal flora and support the immune system.\n* Take 1 tablespoon of flax seed oil or omega 3 oil daily to improve healing and prevent the fungus from destroying cells.\n* Incorporate Echinacea to help strengthen the immune system.\n* Use a multivitamin & mineral complex with vitamin A to provide all the nutrients needed for proper immune function and for repair of the intestinal lining. Try to select a vitamin complex that includes zinc.\n* Treat any yeast or fungal infection that appears on the skin with tea tree oil.\nhttp://www.soulhealer.com/candida.htm
281487
yes,  The infection is caused by a type of yeast or fungus called Candida this yeast lives in your mouth,vagina, and rectum all the time, but it sometimes gets out of control and causes an infection. You need to go to a doctor to get medicine to correct the condition.
682033
Go back to the doctor. If you had a bacterial infection that was cured by an antibiotic, it could have killed off some of the good bacteria and left you with a yeast infection. That would cause itching and redness. Don't treat this on your own, go to the doctor, since you don't know for sure what it is.
1038176
Yeast infection. Also known as Thrush, candida or candidosis, is caused by the Candida species of fungus. Candida bacteria normally live around the vagina harmlessly but can occasionally multiply and cause an infection, particularly when the immune system is low (i.e. when you are very tired, run down or on antibiotics). \n\nIt is possible for a woman to transmit the yeast infection to a male partner via sexual intercourse. The man is more likely to catch thrush if he has a poor immune system or has poor levels of personal hygiene.
47622
Could be a Candida (yeast infection)...\n\nHere are some Infection Signs and Symptoms\n\nTypical Yeast Infection Symptoms\nVaginal itching \nVaginal discharge that may be thick, white, and   lumpy like cottage cheese \nVaginal soreness, irritation, or burning \nRash or redness on the skin outside the vagina  (vulva) \nBurning on urination \nPainful vaginal intercourse (sex)\n\nIf this continues, you should see a doctor...if you have been diagnosed with one before, you can get an ointment like monistat to clear it up.
1072459
Most women have at least one Yeast infection during their lifetime. It is not a Sexually Transmitted Disease although it can be transmitted from an infected partner.\n\nVaginal secretions are normally acidic - normally, this keeps the natural yeast "spores" under control. When you go on the Birth Control Pill, when you take antibiotics, when you are pregnant or hyperactive sexually or if you are diabetic, this acid balance gets out of whack. The vagina becomes alkaline and the yeast spores overgrow. \n\nThe first signs are a thick gucky white discharge from your vagina, your genitals burn and itch, are swollen, red and irritated. You just want to live in the bath tub. Go to your family doctor or Sexual Health Clinic where it can be diagnosed immediately. Then you go to the drug store and pick up antifungal vaginal suppositories, (usually called Monistat) They come in packages of one, three or seven day treatment. Pick up a small tube of Monostat Cream at the same time. \n\nAt bedtime, have a bath, insert one suppository into your vagina and rub a small amount of the cream on your genitals. Sleep, and in the morning it will feel much better, have a shower and repeat this the next night till you have used all the suppositories. You are fine, but if you are going to have sex, insist your partner use a condom.\n\nWhy? Well, your partner may be carrying the spores under the foreskin, even if he is circumcised, it may be hiding there. He should apply a small amount of the Antifungal cream to his penis to clear it up. Infected males may have a white flakey coating on the penis, it may feel dry and cracked. Use the cream and he must use a condom until it is completely healthy again.\n\nSome females have chronic low grade yeast infections that flare up after sex or after every menstrual period. In this case, buy Monostat 7 suppositories, use one after your period or after sex. Also, do not wear tight jeans, panty hose or panties with a nylon crotch. These keep the body heat contained, triggering a repeat infection. \n\nYou can also use one ACIDOPHYLLIS capsule, (Health Food Store) inserted into your vagina as a prophilaxis, also eat one large 500 gram tub of plain unsweetened natural yogurt every day for lunch. This gets the acid/alkaline balance of the vagina back to normal again. If you are pregnant, ask your doctor if it is safe to use the antifungal suppositories.
1182180
As a Gynecologist, I would advise you seek counsel from your PCP or a local speacialist. Restrict any procrastination.\n\nVaginal yeast infections are caused by a fungus called Candida albicans. Yeast are tiny organisms that normally live in small numbers on the skin and inside the vagina. The acidic environment of the vagina helps keep yeast from growing. If the vagina becomes less acidic, too many yeast can grow and cause a vaginal infection.\n\nThe acidic balance of the vagina can be changed by your period (menstruation), pregnancy, diabetes, some antibiotics, birth control pills and steroids. Moisture and irritation of the vagina also seem to encourage yeast to grow.\n\nYeast infections can be very uncomfortable, but are usually not serious. Symptoms include the following:\n\nItching and burning in the vagina and around the vulva (the skin that surrounds your vagina) \nA white vaginal discharge that may look like cottage cheese \nPain during sexual intercourse \nSwelling of the vulva \nYeast infections are so common that 3/4 of women will have one at some time in their lives. Half of all women have more than one infection in their lives. If you have symptoms of a yeast infection, your doctor will probably want to talk to you about your symptoms and examine you to make sure a yeast infection is the cause.\n\nYeast infections are usually treated with medicine that you put into your vagina. This medicine may be a cream that you insert in your vagina with a special applicator, or it may be a suppository that you put into your vagina and allow to dissolve on its own. Medicine in a cream form can also be put on your vulva to help relieve itching. Medicine in a pill form that you take by mouth is also available.\n\nHere are some things you can do to help prevent another yeast infection:\n\nDon't wear tight-fitting or synthetic-fiber clothes. \nWear cotton panties. \nDon't wear pantyhose or leotards every day. \nUse your blow dryer on a low, cool setting to help dry your genital area after you bathe or shower and before getting dressed. \nWipe from front to back after using the toilet. This may help prevent the bacteria that normally live in your rectum from getting into your vagina. \nChange out of wet swimsuits or other damp clothes as soon as you can. \nDon't douche or use feminine hygiene sprays, deodorant sanitary pads or tampons, or bubble bath, and avoid using colored or perfumed toilet paper. These items seem to affect the balance of acidity of the vagina and can lead to symptoms of a yeast infection.
31461
symptoms of a yeast infection include intense itching inside of and/or surrounding the vagina, andburning sensation,odor. These can mimick several STDs. If you buy an OTC yeast infection cream (one with an anti-fungal agent called miconozale,not just cream that moisturizes) and it cures the itch then you probably just had a yeast infection but I would go for an STD check anyway.
389754
nVarious conditions, such as bacterial vaginosis and trichomoniasis, a sexually transmitted disease (STD), can cause vaginal symptoms similar to those of a yeast infection. If you need help determining which condition you have, \n\nWhat is a vaginal yeast infection?\nA vaginal yeast infection is an excess growth of yeast cells in the vagina. Yeast infections are very common in women of childbearing age but can occur at any age. Although they can be uncomfortable, vaginal yeast infections rarely lead to serious health problems.\n\nWhat causes a vaginal yeast infection?\nA healthy vagina normally contains many bacteria and small numbers of yeast cells. The most common bacteria found in the vagina, Lactobacillus acidophilus, help prevent other organisms, such as yeast, from growing in excess and causing an infection. About 70% to 90% of yeast infections are caused by a strain of yeast called Candida albicans. 1, 2 \n\nWhen there is a change in the normal balance of organisms in the vagina, yeast can overgrow, causing symptoms. This imbalance can be caused by many factors, including use of broad-spectrum antibiotics for other conditions, high estrogen levels (as during pregnancy or hormone replacement therapy), or certain medical conditions, such as diabetes or HIV infection. \n\nWhat are the symptoms?\nThe most common symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection are: \n\nVaginal itching. \nIrritated genital skin. \nPain or burning in the genital area with urination or sexual intercourse. \nIn some cases, white vaginal discharge that is usually curdlike and odorless. Some women have no noticeable discharge. \nSymptoms of a vaginal yeast infection are more likely to occur during the week before a menstrual period.\n\nHow is a vaginal yeast infection diagnosed?\nVaginal itching and a white vaginal discharge that is odorless and looks like cottage cheese are classic signs of a vaginal yeast infection. However, it's easy to misdiagnose a vaginal infection. If your symptoms are not typical of a yeast infection, you aren't certain of your diagnosis, or you're pregnant and have symptoms, see your health professional. A vaginal exam and possibly a culture of vaginal discharge can help diagnose whether another type of organism is present.\n\nHow is it treated?\nA vaginal yeast infection is usually treated with a vaginal antifungal cream, tablet, or suppository for several days. While some women prefer taking a tablet by mouth, oral treatment may be reserved for recurrent infection that may be caused by yeast throughout the body. This is mainly because oral medication affects the entire body, and vaginal treatment limits its effect to the genital area. Oral antifungal medication can cause side effects such as headache, nausea, and abdominal pain; vaginal treatment is unlikely to cause side effects. \n\nNonprescription vaginal medications are available for treating vaginal yeast infection; vaginal boric acid capsules are another option. If you have had a vaginal yeast infection before, are not pregnant, and are certain your present symptoms are the same as during the previous infection, you can self-treat your infection. If you have a yeast infection that keeps returning despite treatment, see your health professional. A recurring yeast infection can be a sign of another health problem. \n\nYeast infections are common during pregnancy. If you are pregnant, do not use any medication without first discussing your symptoms with your health professional. \n\nCan vaginal yeast infections recur?\nYes. A yeast infection is considered to be recurrent if you have four or more infections that cause symptoms and are unrelated to antibiotic use within 1 year. Severe or persistent yeast infections are a problem for about 5% of affected women and can be related to diabetes, pregnancy, or another health condition. 2 \n\nIf you have a recurrent vaginal yeast infection, your health professional may do a culture to confirm that yeast is present. You may
61917
100% untrue.  While exposure to a male yeast infection can be a cause for women, yeast infections can also be caused by pregnancy (higher estrogen levels), taking antibiotics, diabetes, excess exposure to moisture (wearing a wet bathing suit too long), or several other factors.
56967
I would take him back to the doctor.  I would think he needs to be re-evaluated.  Tell the doctor that you suspect it could be a yeast infection because he is itching.  Children can get yeast infections.  If it is, maybe they could prescribe some Nystatin. Also~ Don't forget to give him probiotics if it is yeast.  (Found at your local health food store)
987208
i also want this answer because i also have vaginal fungal infection because of diabetes\nuse antifungal creams
1074560
the yeast infection is itching real bad and alot of secreation with it yellowish color go to your doctor as soon as you can i heard if its real bad it cause you to be sterile so rush girl.