What causes a vaginal yeast infection?
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It's actually not an infection at all... in the sense that infections are usually caused by germs.\n\nYeast overgrowth is really a better term for it.\n\nWhen you have taken antibiotics, sometimes you get a yeast overgrowth because the antibiotics have killed all the germs in your body that control the growth of yeast.\n\nIt's kind of like a chemical imbalance, and it can happen at times when your body is going through a lot of stress, either physical or emotional, such as lack of sleep.\n\nAll it takes is a round of antifungal, to get that yeast growth under control.  You aren't contagious or dirty.\n\n\nI♥♫→mia☼☺†
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If it smells fishy and it's yellowish, then you have yeast infection.  If it's not smelly and it's white, it's your body's normal discharge.  Most of the time you get more discharge when your really horny, or when your having a heated conversation about sex with your boy toy! : )
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you might have a yeast infection
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yes you can catch a yeast infection and you CAN get it in your mouth called oral thrush,,,vaginal candidiasis also known as vaginal thrush or as a yeast infection. This condition results from the yeast fungus candida albicans, which often grow rapidly, unimpeded by the bacteria that usually keeps it in check. Symptoms include burning, itching and a "cottage cheese-like" vaginal discharge.
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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.
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Women can get a vaginal discharge when on antibiotics, yes.\nIt can cause a yeast infection because the antibiotics you are taking can kill good bacteria within the vagina causing a disharge and irritation.
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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.
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Well, the yeast infections could be caused by the antibiotics that are being used to treat her bladder infections. Tell her to increase her intake of probiotics such as yogurt with live cultures.
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Most (95%+) vaginal odor is caused by an infection called "gardnerella" which causes bacterial vaginosis. While this infection can be passed between partners, it is not a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is one of the chief causes of vaginal odor. This odor may become more pronounced after having sex and is fishy in nature. This is the most common type of vaginal odor. \n\n\nVisit your Obstetrician/gynecologist
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If you've had unprotected sex, it could be herpes (if the other person was infected). Otherwise, it could be a yeast infection. You should see your doctor for treatment.
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Its when the body doesn't have a level balance of those "good" bacterias. When that goes down you get a yeast infection. they can be painful. If you are taking some kind of medication that lowers your yeast you should eat lots of yogurt. yogurt has lots of the good bacteria in it so that you don't get an infection.
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What 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.
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"Vulvovaginal Candidiasis, caused by the overgrowth of the fungus Candida, affects nearly 75% of all adult women at least once their lives. \n\nCandida is a relatively harmless yeast, normally found in the mouth, throat, intestines and genitourinary tract of most humans. In the yeast state, Candida is simply a non-invasive, sugar-fermenting organism, whose purpose is to destroy harmful gut flora (bacteria). In a normal environment, Candida is controlled by a properly functioning immune system and helpful "friendly" gut flora like Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium bifidum and Bacillus laterosporus, all of which suppress undesirable bacteria and yeasts and help maintain a balanced, healthy immune system. \n\nWhen the balance between the normal microorganisms of the vagina are disrupted, however, Vulvovaginal Candidiasis can result.\n\nCommonly referred to simply as a vaginal yeast infection, vulvovaginal Candidiasis disorder occurs when the acidity of the vagina changes. This may be due to hormone imbalance, in conjunction with other illnesses (such as Diabetes), in those who are immunosuppressed (such with AIDS or HIV), in those who use oral contraceptives, and commonly, with antibiotic use (particularly tetracycline)[.1, 2] Pregnancy, prolonged use of steroid hormones, acid blockers and ulcer medications, immunosuppressants or anti-inflammatory drugs, excessive stress, and improper diet can also contribute to Vulvovaginal Candidiasis.[3] \n\nVulvovaginal Candidiasis is not a sexually transmitted disease, nor is it an airborne infection. It can, however, be transmitted from one partner to another through intercourse, deep kissing or oral sex.[4] Fortunately, if the other person is healthy, his or her immune system will destroy the cells and prevent infection. Still, an estimated 12%-15% of men develop symptoms such as itching and rash following sexual contact with an infected partner.[5] It is also possible for breastfeeding mothers to transmit the infection to their infants. \n\nThe National Institutes of Health[6] lists the following as the most common symptoms of Vulvovaginal Candidiasis: \n\nAbnormal vaginal discharge (ranging from a slightly watery, white discharge to a thick, white, chunky discharge) \nVaginal and labial itching or burning \nRedness and/or inflammation of the vulva \nPain with intercourse \nPainful urination \n\nDiagnosis is made through visual examination, symptom review and in some cases, laboratory tests. Once identified, Candida can be successfully treated through several measures. Remedies include the determination and elimination of any causative factors, application of antifungal medications, lifestyle changes (such as quitting smoking and reducing or avoiding alcohol consumption), removing (or reducing) pollution and toxins in your environment, and strengthening your immune system through the combined application of a healthy lifestyle plus proper nutrition and probiotic supplements. \n\nBefore undergoing any treatment – conventional or otherwise – be sure you are dealing with a true vaginal yeast infection. Self-treating a suspected vaginal yeast condition may delay diagnosis and effective treatment of a similar vaginal infection that will not respond to yeast treatments. In fact, one study by the American Social Health Association found that 70% of women self-treated vaginal infections before calling a health care provider. Most often, they incorrectly thought they had a yeast infection when, in fact, it was bacterial vaginosis.[7] \nCommon treatments include antifungal medicines in the form of tablets, creams, ointments or suppositories, including [8]: \n\nFemstat: an antifungal type of antibiotic applied as a vaginal cream. Femstat is available as a 1-day or 3-day treatment. See http://www.drugdigest.org/dd/dvh/uses/0,... for details. \n\nClotrimazole: Clotrimazole comes as a lozenge, topical cream or solution formula, as well as in over-the-counter vaginal creams a
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With a yeast infection, common symptoms are a cheesy white discharge, irritation, intense burning and itching, and redness in the area.\n\nHowever, you don't have to have ALL of these symptoms. \n\nWhile I wouldn't recommend any over the counter remedies or douches just yet, you could try a less expensive natural approach. Eat plenty of yogurt, cut down on sugar, etc. Also, spread some of that yogurt around your labia, as the bacteria compete with the fungal candida...if it is in fact a yeast infection. That way, you may nip it in the bud before a discharge, odor, or pain rear their ugly heads. \n\nIf the symptoms worsen, there's a vareity of over-the-counter remedies that will suit ya just fine.
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Candida is a yeast infection.  This infection can present itself in many different forms though - a diaper rash, vaginal infection, infection of the nipples (when breastfeeding) and also thrush (infection in the baby's mouth when breastfeeding).  The active cultures in the yogurt encourage good bacteria to take up residence, unlike the ones currently there.  I'm hoping that some other treatment was also prescribed depending on the infection type.
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Yes. A lot of women get yeast infections when they are pregnant. You need to ask your obgyn what they would prefer you to use to get rid of it(normally the same as if you weren't pregnant). Some preganant women have it on and off through the whole preganancy and if you deliver with the infection it can cause your baby to have thrush witch is a form of it in there mouth. It can be treated with an antibiotic. taking antibiotics, birth control, using fragrant soaps and laundry detergants can also cause yeast infections.\n\n The vinigar thing is a bad idea!!!! Do as you wish, i'm not even going to explain why thats such a bad idea as it should be obvious.
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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.