Cause of Yeast Infection

One of the most common questions asked by people is what is the cause of yeast infection. The short version is that a very common fungus that resides in our bodies, Candida Albicans, is the cause of yeast infection when it grows and multiplies too much. This fungus is usually present in the moist areas of our bodies, such as mouth, penis foreskin, vagina, armpits, etc. The most common yeast infection type, however, is the vaginal yeast infection.

The longer version is that there are a wide variety of conditions that can cause yeast infection, such as:

Low immunity. If you're just recovering from a major illness, you are more predisposed to having yeast infection. If you're overstressed due to too much work, again, you're a likely candidate for yeast infections. To increase your immune system you need to have a healthy diet and being active and lead a less stressful life.

If you have Diabetes Mellitus or HIV infection, you are more likely to develop yeast infection as well.

Pregnant women usually are afflicated by yeast infection, as well as those who take estrogen birth control pills as they help candida multipy in the body rapidly.

If you've been on antibiotics for a long time, this might kill off the action of any protective bacteria that you have in your body, which means that a perfect environment for growing candida will be created.

Lack of proper diet also affects the body too much, and it can cause candida to happily multiply.

Sometimes wearing tight nylon underpants, thongs and various swimming suits which don't allow the skin to breath properly help fungus develop around the vaginal area.

As a woman, if you've already had mild yeast infections, they might come back around the end of the menstrual cycle as these days are usually known to cause recurring yeast infections.

Pregnant women who have yeast infections can transmit it to their unborn babies during labor. The same way a child who has oral yeast infection can transmit the disease to the mother during nursing.

Yeast infections are usuall not seen as sexual transmitted diseases, however if one partner has candida, it can be passed onto the other partner through semen and other bodily fluids. If there is no proper lubrication of the vagina during intercourse, this will makes things worse.

Also here are additional factors that encourage yeast infections to develop:

Humid and hot weather

Tight clothing

Improper wiping from back to front after using the toilet

Perfumed feminine sprays

Profound sweating

Injuries

Allergic reactions

A frequent exposure to sperm and semen during a very short period of time

Do you feel itching and pain during urination? Do you have a cottage cheese type smelly discharge? Do you have pain during sex?

If so, you most probably are suffering from yeast infection. Do you know that it is possible to treat it very easily and fast in natural ways? I strongly recommend to check out Treating Yeast Infection Naturally.