Yeast Infection: a Vaginal Fungus Infection

Yeast infection is a fungal infection which is also called as Candidiasis. Yeast infection is found to be more prominent in the vagina. Yeast infection causes to the formation of certain irritation in the vagina. Yeast infection is also prone to affect the male folk through the means of sexual intercourse. More particularly, males who are not circumcised are prone to catch this infection. It is estimated that majority of women in one way or the other in their lifetime are affected by yeast infection. Yeast infections are mostly found in the vagina of the women but it causes no serious problems.

The cause of yeast infection is immense and varied but the prime cause is the sexual intercourse which is enjoyed in the ground of unprotected sex. Candida albicans is the prime cause of vaginal yeast infection. Candida is virtually caused due to sexual intercourse which is transmitted from one partner to the other. Unprotected sex often causes yeast infection. Candida along with certain other forms of yeast causes yeast infection which occurs in the vagina, rectum or in the mouth.

Yet another cause of yeast infection is the use of condoms which contains a lubricant known as nonoxynol-9, which kills the HIV virus. Diet is also a cause of yeast infection. There is certain yeast containing food which intensifies the frequency of the yeast infection. Hormones, either natural or simulated also create yeast infection. Yeast infection might also be caused when a person's immune structure is not balanced and influenced properly. Besides Candida, cause of yeast infection might also be entitled to antibiotics. Prolonged use of antibiotics for the purpose of treatment of certain diseases leads to yeast infection. Inappropriate means of clothing like tainted and tight underwear may often lead in the formation of yeast infection.

Women undertaking contraceptive pills are prone to get the yeast infection. Moreover, certain injury in the vagina or in the vaginal membrane can to a certain extent cause yeast infection. Yeast infection can develop symptoms like continuous itching, irritation, discomfort and burning sensation in the vagina. A discharge mainly white in color is experienced due to yeast infection. Painful and swelling breasts, anxiety, depression, acne problem are certain other symptoms of yeast infection. It is estimated that regular use antibiotics, birth control pills also causes yeast infection. Yeast infection can be overcome by means of self treatment. Further, proper guidance from doctors is also necessary to be taken when the yeast infection becomes quite acute.