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Ask a woman what is causing their yeast infection and you’ll likely get a blank stare.   While she may not know the cause, she will know the signs and symptoms, the intense discomfort, and probably will know how to cure a yeast infection in the short term.   Men and women alike often know the cure for the current flare up, but to be able to cure yeast infections for life you really need to understand the causes.   It goes with out saying that those who don’t understand this problem are doomed to get it again and again.

Yeast infections are simply irritations of mucous membranes throughout the body in places like the vagina, intestines, skin or mouth.   Infected areas become irritated and often swell up.   The fungus known as candidiasis is the cause of yeast infections when an over-abundance is present.   This same family of fungi is also responsible for thrush infections and vaginitis.

What’s the real scoop on the causes of yeast infections?

To stop getting yeast infections, you must understand what causes them.   The candida fungus seeks out and attacks vulnerable areas of the body.   A major cause of yeast infections among women is taking antibiotics or steroid medications.   These medications make the vagina develop too much candida.   Keep in mind that the candida fungus is always present in the body in small quantities but becomes a yeast infection when there is an over-abundance.   For some women they must use antibiotics and steroids to remain healthy.   Women that need to take these medications will often take a yeast infection medication at the same time, especially if they are prone to getting yeast infections.

Hot weather and damp underclothing or swimsuits can also cause yeast infections.   Candida thrives in warm, damp environments.   Perspiration in the vaginal area and/or wearing a damp swimsuit provides everything candida needs to flourish.   To prevent yeast infections in hot, damp weather, change your underwear if it feels too damp, use wetness-absorbing powder in your underclothes, and change out of your swimsuit into dry clothing when you’re not swimming.

For women, another cause of yeast infections is clothing that is too tight.   Clothing that’s too tight-fitting causes vaginal irritation.   Candida thrives on irritated skin.   Once the irritation begins, so does the full-blown yeast infection.   It makes a lot of sense for women who are susceptible to yeast infections to avoid tight-fitting clothing whenever possible.

There are other types of irritations that can be the source of yeast infections taking hold.   Some women are especially sensitive to bath products that contain a lot of soapy suds.   Many women are attracted to the smooth feel and pleasant smell but often regret their use afterward.   Obviously, if you know that a bath product causes irritations for you, then avoid whenever possible.   Many will suggest a milk-bath product that only contains a small amount of soap.

Finally, it’s vitally important that women do not use douche products.   Most physicians agree that using douches is not helpful or necessary for maintaining vaginal health.   Nature does that for you and does not need assistance from harmful douche products.

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