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There are many causes of a vaginal yeast infection, also known as thrush or vaginal candidiasis.
It does NOT necessarily mean you are dirty "down there". Causes of vaginal thrush include:
- After having antibiotics
- Before or after your period
- During pregnancy or menopause
- In women who have Diabetes
- If the vagina is irritated during sex
- In women who wear tight trousers or nylon underwear (restricts air flow and creates a warm and moist environment to help yeast grow)
- in women taking the contraceptive pill.
- In hot weather.
- In women with low immunity.
Sanford Balistreri
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∙ 13y agoVaginal Yeast Infections can be caused by a few different things. The most common way one occurs is due to failure to cleanse the area. Some women who sweat or lot or don't bathe or shower as often as they should, will develop them. The second common way one occurs is due to an pH imbalance inside the vagina. When it becomes more acidic the bacteria can grow and the end result is a yeast infection.
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∙ 11y agoThere are many causes of a vaginal yeast infection, also known as thrush or vaginal candidiasis.
It does NOT necessarily mean you are dirty "down there". Causes of vaginal thrush include:
- After having antibiotics
- Before or after your period
- During pregnancy or menopause
- In women who have Diabetes
- If the vagina is irritated during sex
- In women who wear tight trousers or nylon underwear (restricts air flow and creates a warm and moist environment to help yeast grow)
- in women taking the contraceptive pill.
- In hot weather.
- In women with low immunity.
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Why antibiotic therapy can cause a vaginal yeast infection?
All of them.
Will a Yeast infection cause infertiliy?
If left untreated any infection in the vaginal or urinal tracts can cause infertility.
What would cause internal vaginal itching with a slight non-odorous discharge?
It sounds like it could be a yeast infection. If you have never had one, you should go to the doctor to be sure that it what you have. If you have had them before and know you have a yeast infection, use a 3 or 5 day vaginal yeast infection medication.
What can be done to cure an impossible vaginal yeast infection?
An impossible vaginal yeast infection?! Why do you want to know how to cure it, if it's impossible to get?
Can antibiotics cause cause a yeast infection that Diflucan cannot take away?
Diflucan should take care of any vaginal yeast infection, if it doesn't see your doctor or health care provider for advice.
What colour is your vulva if you have a yeast infection?
do you smell bad? then you might have a yeast infection. are you having nasty discharge? then you might have a yeast infection. are you having vaginal pain? then you might a yeast infection.
Can nitrofurantoin-macro cure a yeast infection?
Use of nitrofurantoin for prolonged or repeated periods may result in oral thrush or a vaginal yeast infection. So it can actually cause one.
Does lexapro cause vaginal yeast infections?
No, yeast causes yeast infections, Lexapro may predispose you to being susceptible to the infection so follow good hygiene practices.
I have a yeast infection why is my vulva swollen?
A yeast infection can cause swelling in the entire vaginal area. Scratching the itching makes it worse. Use a medicated ointment such as Vagisil to calm the swelling and the itch.
If you haven't had your period yet is a yeast infection a sign of starting?
No, a yeast infection is not a sign that you are starting your period.Menstruation is controlled by you menstrual cycle which is to do with reproductive organs and hormones, although hormonal changes can effect vaginal pH it can't cause a yeast infection. A yeast infection is simply an overgrowth of naturally occurring yeast in your vagina, it's not a sign of your period - if it were you'd get a yeast infection every cycle. Remember once your period starts no using tampons with a vaginal infection.
What is a vaginal thrush infection?
Vaginal thrush is a vaginal infection caused by a fungus or yeast. Vaginal thrush can also come from a germ, or a friends disease, if you make contact with the germ some kind of way.
The medical term for the condition also know as a yeast infection is?
Vaginal yeast infection is also called vaginal candidiasis.A vaginal yeast infection is a type of vaginitis (or inflammation of the vagina)characterized by vaginal irritation, intense itchiness and vaginal discharge. It is caused by a fungal infection Candidiasis (also known as thrush). It may also be reffered to by other clinical terms such as: candidosis, moniliasis, and oidiomycosis.
