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The following
yeast infection information has been compiled from a variety of resources
in order to give the reader an overview of yeast infections.
What
is a yeast infection?
What are the symptoms
of a
yeast infection?
What
are the different types of yeast infections?
What
causes a yeast infection?
Do
hormones contribute to yeast infections?
Does
my period have any effect on yeast infections?
Are
yeast infections common during pregnancy?
Can
menopause contribute to the incidence of yeast infections?
Can
I get a yeast infection from having sex?
Can
I give a yeast infection to my sex partner?
Again What are the symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection?
How
common are vaginal yeast infections?
How
is a vaginal yeast infection treated?
What
about boric acid for the treatment of yeast infections?
How
can I avoid getting another infection?
Does
taking the pill increase your risk for developing a yeast infection?
What is a yeast infection?
Vaginal yeast infection or vulvovaginal candidiasis is a common cause
of vaginal irritation. Doctors estimate that approximately 75 percent
of all women will experience at least one symptomatic yeast infection
during their lifetimes. A yeast infection is a common type of vaginal
infection caused mainly by an overgrowth of the yeast called Candida albicans. Candida is often present in the normal flora of the vagina,
however, when the normal pH balance of the vagina changes, or when your
hormonal balance changes, the yeast can multiply.
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What are the symptoms of a yeast infection?
Although
most women can diagnose a yeast infection secondary to their symptoms.
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An individual's
health professional can usually diagnose a yeast infection by examining
the vaginal discharge which often resembles a cottage cheese like substance.
If a diagnosis is not made by a visual of the discharge two simple test
can provide a definitive diagnosis..
In the first test,
your health professional will look at a sample of your vaginal discharge
under a microscope. The discharge is treated with a special solution
so any yeast can be seen. Slides are actually examined for a particular
stage of the fungus form called mycelia. While yeast is a commonly present
form of fungus, mycelia is the variation of the fungus type that can
grow out of control and cause infection problems. It's possible to have
a yeast infection that doesn't show up in the limited examination of
a single slide smear. If a woman has a negative slide smear but still
has significant symptoms, her physician is likely to order a culture.
A culture is when
your health care provider takes a sample of your discharge and sends
it to the lab to be grown in a controlled environment. Cultures are
more sensitive and provide a definitive diagnosis of a yeast infection.
Obtaining a culture can be especially helpful if you don't get better
after treatment.
The following represents
the finding during a pelvic exam that enable your physician to make
his/her diagnosis.
Normal Vaginal
Exam
Normal results
of a vaginal exam include:
- Thin, clear or
white, watery discharge that varies in amount among women.
- A vaginal ph
of 3.8 to 4.5.
- Vagina and cervix
that do not appear red or swollen.
- No yeast growth
if a culture is done. About 25% of women who have no symptoms of vaginal
yeast infection have yeast in their vaginas.
Abnormal
Vaginal Exam
Abnormal results
of a vaginal exam may include:
- Vaginal itching
plus a curdlike discharge with little or no odor.
- A vaginal ph
greater than 4.5.
- Yeast hyphae
or spores seen on the wet mount
- Growth of yeast
in the culture
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What are the different types of yeast infections?
The following are example of different types of yeast infections:
- Oral thrush is
a painless, often recurrent yeast infection of the mouth and throat;
it is common in babies, young children, and the elderly, but can affect
all ages.
- Moniliasis is
a painful vaginal yeast infection experienced by many women, most
commonly during pregnancy or treatment with antibiotics.
- Balanitis is
a less common but equally irritating infection of the penis.
- Yeast infections
can also occur on the skin, particularly in large skin folds in obese
people. These infections are called intertrigo.
- Systemic yeast
infections can occur in cases of diabetes, AIDS, and other ailments
or drug treatments that suppress the immune system.
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What causes a yeast infection?
The vagina
contains a number of different bacteria, including many that cause infections.
Normally, the "good" bacteria, called lactobacillus, is the
most common bacteria in your vagina. Lactobacillus prevents harmful
bacteria and fungus from growing. However, anything that changes the
environment of the vagina can give the harmful bacteria the chance to
cause an infection.
For example, if
an individual takes antibiotics for an illness the antibiotics might
kill the good lactobacilli and leave the harmful vaginal bacteria or
yeast to grow without any competition. This why so many women get vaginal
yeast infections following a course of antibiotics. Steroids and other
medications can also have an effect on the frequency of yeast infections.
Pregnancy and diabetes (especially if it is not properly treated) also
can make the vagina more welcoming for harmful bacteria. All of these
illnesses and medicines make it more difficult for your body to fight
off vaginal infections and you may get a yeast infection because of
them
In addition, several
other factors are also associated with increased symptomatic infection
in women, including pregnancy, uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, and the
use of oral contraceptives or antibiotics. In addition, other factors
that may increase the incidence of yeast infection include the use of
perfumed feminine hygiene sprays, douches, topical antimicrobial agents,
and wearing tight or poorly ventilated clothing and underwear.
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Do hormones contribute to yeast infections?
Yes. In a normal cycle, the estrogens deposit glycogen, a form of sugar,
in the cells in the lining of the vagina. Progesterone causes the cells
to shed into the vagina, so the sugar becomes available for yeast to
feed on, multiply, and grow.
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Does my period have any effect on yeast infections?
Estrogen and sugar production peak at the midpoint between your periods,
and then progesterone begins to build and sugar is released. Yeast infection
symptoms can follow the hormonal pattern of this cycle. Often, the most
severe symptoms occur before the onset of your period when more sugar
is available. During and after the flow, symptoms are likely to subside.
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Are yeast infections common during pregnancy?
Yes, secondary to more more sugar being produced during pregnancy. Many
women get yeast infections during the third trimester. As childbirth
approaches, yeast infections can be even more common. After delivery,
hormone levels change dramatically, and symptoms of yeast infections
disappear in a few days because the new vaginal environment does not
support yeast growth.
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Can menopause contribute to the incidence of yeast infections?
Menopause itself has not been proven to cause yeast infections, but
high doses of estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) could help cause yeast
overgrowth. Women may develop a yeast infection after menopause, either
as a result of taking antibiotics, high doses of estrogens, or as a
complication of diabetes.
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Can I get a yeast infection from having sex?
Yeast infections are not sexually transmitted diseases, it is possible
to contract a yeast infection through sexual relations. However, sex
is an uncommon source of infection. Yeast infections are the result
of an imbalance in the vaginal environment, which can have a variety
of causes.
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Can I give a yeast infection to my sex partner?
Yes. It is possible, though not common, for a sex partner to develop
a yeast infection. If you are treating a yeast infection, or you think
you have one but haven't started treatment for it, and if your partner
has penile itching, redness, or discomfort, he should contact his physician.
Your partner's physician should know that you are treating yourself
for a yeast infection or suspect that you have one so a more precise
diagnosis can be made.
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What are the symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection?
Yeast infections can be very uncomfortable, the following symptoms are
often associated with a yeast infection:
- Itching and burning
in or around the vagina.
- Swelling and
redness of the skin area around the vagina
- A thick, white
vaginal discharge that looks like cottage cheese.
- Pain during sexual
intercourse
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How common are vaginal yeast infections?
Approximately 75% of all women will experience at least one yeast infection.
Some 50% of these women will have the infection more than once.
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How is a vaginal yeast infection treated?
Yeast infections can be treated with topical cream that you place in
your vagina. The medicine you place in your vagina may be a cream, a
special type of tablet or a suppository. A cream can also be applied
to the area around the vagina to relieve itching.
The most popular
and convenient type of treatment is Diflucan, a pill that you only take
once that is as effective as the creams and suppositories.
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What about boric acid for the treatment of yeast infections?
Boric acid vaginal suppositories have been used in the past for resistant,
recurrent yeast infections. Many physicians still prescribe boric acid
suppositories. However, there are no commercial boric acid suppositories
currently on the market.
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How can I avoid getting another infection?
The following represents several things individuals can do in order
to avoid yeast infections:
- Have Diflucan available for the first sign
of yeast infection symptoms you can use the yeast infection
treatment.
- Wear cotton underwear,
instead of nylon.
- Use your blow
dryer on a low setting to dry your genital area after you shower or
bathe, and before you get dressed.
- Wipe from front
to back after using the toilet. This prevents the organisms that normally
live in your rectum from getting into your vagina.
- Do not wear damp
swimsuits or exercise clothing after you have finished the activity.
- Don't douche,
use feminine hygiene sprays, deodorant sanitary pads, tampons.
- Refrain from
taking excessive bubble bath.
- Don't use colored
or perfumed toilet paper.
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Does taking the pill increase your risk for developing a yeast infection?
Some women will get more yeast infections on certain birth control pills
secondary to the specific progestogen in the pill.
Levelen contains
Ortho Tricyclen has a stronger progestogen than Ortho- Tricyclen, therefore
this may promote more yeast infections. Sometimes when women discontinue
pills, recurrent yeast infection will improve; other times there is
no difference in the rate of infection. Women should not change any
prescribed medication treatments without the recommendation of their
physician..
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