A yeast infection can occur in several forms, the most common being of the vagina, but it is not limited to that area or that gender. Other places that are moist and warm can be a place for a yeast infection to occur, the mouth, under breasts, in folds of skin and yes the penis. Men can also get a yeast infection though it is less common. Three quarters of people by the end of the life will have had to have dealt with a yeast infection at least once in their lives!

A yeast infection is caused by a fungus, most commonly a candida fungus, candida albicans, though there are cases of other pathogenic candida species causing yeast infections. Each person’s symptoms can vary too, and the treatment that best suits them is not always the same as another, as the cause is not always the same.

Causes too can change and range from soaps and products you use on your skin, antibiotics or steroids you may be taking, a diet to high in sugar, wearing clothing that makes you too sweaty, even living in a humid climate.

Symptoms of a yeast infection include burning, soreness, itching, pain during sex, unusual vaginal discharge that resembles cottage cheese that is often odorless but can have a yeasty smell. Even though a yeast infection is not classed as an STD on rare occasions it can be passed on during sex to your partner, so either abstain until successfully treated or use a condom.

If you are certain your symptoms are from a yeast infection not something else you need to get treated as soon as possible. Natural cures are popular amongst many sufferers as they are effective and free from side effects that come with drugs. Also some people have found their fungus seems to be resistant to medicated efforts at treatment. To prevent it recurring try a natural remedy whist dealing with the root cause.

Do you know what yeast avenger is? Also, find out about the relationship between candida and celiac disease.

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