What is yeast infection?

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 penile yeast infection.

What is one of the causes of yeast infection?

Yeast infections are generally not sexually transmitted. Although many women get a yeast infection with no apparent cause, 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, cottage cheese-like discharge. In men, the most common symptom is itching and a rash on the head of the penis.

Symptoms of yeast infection in women?

For women, your doctor or other health care provider will collect a sample of fluid with a small swab from the vagina and test it in a laboratory. For men, a yeast infection can usually be diagnosed by a simple visual exam.

Treatment of thrush

Medicated creams, vaginal suppositories, or pills taken by mouth can all be used to cure a yeast infection. Many of these treatments are available without a prescription at pharmacies. You should see a doctor if your yeast infection does not go away after taking 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 a yeast infection is suspected. To minimize the risk of transmitting the infection to a partner, it is generally recommended that you refrain from sexual activity until all symptoms subside.

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 usually not transmitted sexually. However, all pregnant women should be tested for 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 the risk of contracting a sexually transmitted disease (STD). For example, you are at higher risk of contracting STDs if you have a new sexual partner during pregnancy or if you have more than one partner. Left untreated, STDs can be devastating for your baby. To protect yourself and your baby against HIV and other STDs, use a latex condom every time she has sex.

How can I avoid a yeast infection?

Avoiding unnecessary antibiotic medication can help reduce the risk of a fungal infection.

A yeast infection is generally not transmitted sexually. You can reduce your risk of contracting most other infections that ARE sexually transmitted, including HIV, by only having sex in a mutually monogamous relationship with a partner you are sure is not infected. If you have sex outside of that relationship, you can reduce your risk of getting 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 of 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 taking drugs makes it much harder to remember to use condoms to protect yourself and others.