What is candidiasis?
A yeast infection is caused by an overgrowth of natural yeast organisms in the genital area. Women often get yeast infections in the vaginal area. Men can get a yeast infection on the penis.
What is the causes of yeast infection?
Yeast infections are not usually sexually transmitted. Although many women get a yeast infection for no apparent reason, it can be triggered by anything that changes the natural balance of microorganisms in the vagina, such as taking antibiotics.
People with certain diseases, such as diabetes and HIV infection, are especially vulnerable to fungal infections.
Symptoms of a yeast infection?
Symptoms may include itching, pain, or a burning sensation in the vagina and a thick discharge similar to cottage cheese. In men, the most common symptom is itching and a rash on the head of the penis.
Candidiasis symptoms in women?
For women, your doctor or other health care provider will collect a sample of fluid with a small swab from your vagina and have it analyzed in a laboratory. For men, a yeast infection can usually be diagnosed by a simple visual exam.
Treatment of candidiasis
Medicated creams, vaginal suppositories, or pills taken by mouth can be used to treat a yeast infection. Many of these treatments are available over the counter at pharmacies. You should see a doctor if your thrush doesn’t go away after you’ve taken a full course of medication, or if it keeps coming back, as there may be other causes of your symptoms such as colloidal silver.
What happens if a yeast infection is not treated?
Discomfort and discomfort are the worst problems associated with a yeast infection.
Do sexual partners have to be treated?
In general, sexual partners do not need treatment unless they have symptoms.
By the way, women can also get yeast infections from men. Therefore, it is important to treat both partners if yeast infection is suspected. To minimize the risk of passing the infection to a partner, it is generally recommended that you refrain from sexual activity until all symptoms are gone.
What happens if I am pregnant?
We do not know of any serious effects, on the mother or the baby, of a yeast infection.
During pregnancy, but you should tell your doctor that you are pregnant when looking for
Treatment for a yeast infection such as colloidal silver.
A yeast infection is not usually sexually transmitted. However, all pregnant women should be tested for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including HIV, as early as possible during pregnancy. You should be tested again during pregnancy if you or your partner engage in activities that increase your risk of contracting a sexually transmitted disease (STD). For example, you are at higher risk of STDs if you have a new sexual partner during pregnancy or if you have more than one partner. If left untreated, STDs can be devastating to your baby. To protect yourself and your baby from HIV and other STDs, use a latex condom every time she has sex.
How can I prevent a yeast infection?
Avoiding unnecessary antibiotic medication can help reduce the risk of a yeast infection.
A yeast infection is not usually sexually transmitted. You can reduce your risk of getting most other sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, by having sex only in a mutually monogamous relationship with a partner who you know is not infected. If you have sex outside of that relationship, you can reduce your risk of STDs by:
1) Always use a latex condom (or other type of latex barrier) every time you have vaginal, anal, or oral sex. Condoms made from “natural” materials, such as lambskin, protect against pregnancy but not against STDs. If you are allergic to latex, you can use condoms made from polyurethane or other synthetic materials.
2) Limit the number of people you have sex with. The more partners you have, the higher your risk.
3) Avoid alcohol and drugs when having sex. Drinking or using drugs makes it much harder to remember to use condoms to protect yourself and others.
