WhitneyCauses and Treatment of Yeast Infection
October 30th 2009 12:42
A vaginal yeast infection occurs when new yeast is introduced to the vaginal area or when there is an increase of the current yeast that's already present. So yes, you already have yeast in your vaginal area, but when the numbers are too high or there is new yeast, you'll start to experience the signs of a yeast infection that aren't so comfortable to deal with at times.
You don't want more yeast than normal bacteria in your lady parts. The normal bacteria is good, but if you take an antibiotic, generally for urinary tract infection, respiratory infection, or another type of infection, the bacteria is killed (for lack of better words). Immunosuppressive drugs, such as predispose, can also cause the yeast to multiple, invade the tissues and irritate the lining of the vagina.
Yeast infections can also occur as a result of an injury to the inner parts of the vagina, such as chemotherapy.
Diabetes, melitus, pregnancy, and oral contraceptives are other potential causes of a yeast infection. You can also develop an infection by douching or using perfumed vaginal sprays.
A vaginal yeast infection is not an STD since yeast is naturally in the vagina, and the illness can occur in virgin women, but it is still possible for men to develop skin irritations from a yeast infection through intercourse with an infected partner.
If you think that you have a yeast infection, it's recommended that you seek medical assistance of your doctor. You do not want to purchase over the counter yeast infection treatments without being properly diagnosed because the symptoms of a yeast infection are similar signs of bacterial vaginosis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea. If you purchase the over the counter treatments, and your symptoms persist, you definitely want to see a doctor.
If you have been diagnosed with a yeast infection, there are antifungal medications that you can apply topically around the vaginal area, or you can take antifungal tablets, or other oral medications.
Topical creams may include:
* Butoconazole (Femstat 3)
* Clotrimazole (Lotrimin)
* Miconazole (Monistat)
* Terconazole (Terazol 3)
Antifungal vaginal tablets:
* Clotrimazole (Lotrimin, Mycelex)
* Miconazole (Monistat; Micatin)
* Terconazole (Terazol)
* Nystatin (Mycostatin)
Fluconazole (Diflucan) is another oral medication that is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Most doctors prefer vaginal tables or creams rather than oral medications, as the oral antifungal medications can cause more side effects, such as headaches, nausea, and abdominal pain.
If you are pregnant, oral medications are not recommended.
You don't want more yeast than normal bacteria in your lady parts. The normal bacteria is good, but if you take an antibiotic, generally for urinary tract infection, respiratory infection, or another type of infection, the bacteria is killed (for lack of better words). Immunosuppressive drugs, such as predispose, can also cause the yeast to multiple, invade the tissues and irritate the lining of the vagina.
Yeast infections can also occur as a result of an injury to the inner parts of the vagina, such as chemotherapy.
Diabetes, melitus, pregnancy, and oral contraceptives are other potential causes of a yeast infection. You can also develop an infection by douching or using perfumed vaginal sprays.
A vaginal yeast infection is not an STD since yeast is naturally in the vagina, and the illness can occur in virgin women, but it is still possible for men to develop skin irritations from a yeast infection through intercourse with an infected partner.
If you think that you have a yeast infection, it's recommended that you seek medical assistance of your doctor. You do not want to purchase over the counter yeast infection treatments without being properly diagnosed because the symptoms of a yeast infection are similar signs of bacterial vaginosis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea. If you purchase the over the counter treatments, and your symptoms persist, you definitely want to see a doctor.
If you have been diagnosed with a yeast infection, there are antifungal medications that you can apply topically around the vaginal area, or you can take antifungal tablets, or other oral medications.
* Butoconazole (Femstat 3)
* Clotrimazole (Lotrimin)
* Miconazole (Monistat)
* Terconazole (Terazol 3)
Antifungal vaginal tablets:
* Clotrimazole (Lotrimin, Mycelex)
* Miconazole (Monistat; Micatin)
* Terconazole (Terazol)
* Nystatin (Mycostatin)
Fluconazole (Diflucan) is another oral medication that is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Most doctors prefer vaginal tables or creams rather than oral medications, as the oral antifungal medications can cause more side effects, such as headaches, nausea, and abdominal pain.
If you are pregnant, oral medications are not recommended.
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