December 11, 2008

What is a Yeast Infection?

Filed under: Candida,Uncategorized,Yeast,yeast infection — Janine @ 9:58 am

A yeast infection is the overgrowth of a fungus in the vaginal area. A small amount of yeast is usually grown naturally in a woman’s vagina. Sometimes, the yeast can multiply changing the regular balance of bacteria growth. When excess fungi are grown, it becomes a Candida.

Vaginal yeast infections can happen for many reasons. It occurs if the inner vagina is injured (for example during chemotherapy). Women with bad immune systems are more likely to have a yeast infection. Also, yeast infections are common amongst women diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, currently taking oral contraceptives, or are pregnant. Women who use douches, or perfumed vaginal hygiene sprays also have a higher chance of having a vaginal yeast infection. A vaginal yeast infection is not a sexually transmitted infection (STD).

What are the symptoms to yeast infection?

Severe itching, burning, and soreness
Pain during intercourse and/or urination
Irritation of the vagina and/or vulva
Whitish or whitish-gray discharge (often in curd-like appearance)

How can a yeast infection be treated?

Do not treat yeast infections with antibiotics. Yeast infections can be treated with vaginal suppositories or medicated douches. There are also antifungal drugs that can be taken by mouth or applied to the area, such as clotrimazole, topical nystatin, fluconazole, and topical ketoconazole. Amphotericin B, caspofungin, or voriconazole is used for more serious cases when patients are hospitalized.

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August 29, 2007

Will a yeast infection clear up if left untreated?

Filed under: Uncategorized,yeast infection — Ashlynn @ 9:05 am

A yeast infection is a fungal infection, and can be a very uncomfortable time for any woman. If you have suffered from a yeast infection or are suffering at the moment I can tell you that a yeast infection will not clear if it’s left untreated. A yeast infection is caused by a mutation of the Candida yeast that is usually harmless, but is now aggressive, and will need to be treated for the infection to clear.

One of the main reasons why any women would be hoping that their yeast infection will clear by itself is due to the embarrassment of seeing their doctor and/or purchasing an over the counter anti fungal cream or suppositories. They may feel good about not having to deal with any embarrassing situations, but they could be putting their own health in danger.

If the infection that they want to leave untreated is not a yeast infection then they risk the unknown infection causing damage to their reproductive organs. Other vaginal, bacterial infections can travel past the cervix, and then infect the fallopian tubes. It’s possible this can leave them without the ability to have anymore children.

If you are suffering from any symptoms that resemble a yeast infection then you should go to see your doctor as soon as possible. You should see your doctor even if you have suffered from a yeast infection before. Only your doctor can test you properly, and see if the infection is caused by the Candida yeast.

You should see your doctor when you start suffering from any of these symptoms:

Itching in and around your genital area
Burning sensation when urinating
Pain during sexual intercourse
Vaginal discharge

Once you have established that you have a yeast infection you can then see what the cause is. Your doctor can also run tests to make sure you have no major health issues, but this will probably only happen if your yeast infection returns.

If a yeast infection is left untreated it will only get worse, which will lead to your symptoms getting more severe. It can also spread to other parts of your body if the cause of the infection isn’t identified. A yeast infection can be a sign something isn’t right, and your health could deteriorate if the cause isn’t found.

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About the Author
Jennifer is a one time recurrent yeast infection sufferer and now researches natural remedies for bacterial infections. Vist Jennifers web site here – Natural Remedies For You

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