Vaginal Yeast Infections

Vaginal yeast infections, also called candidiasis, is caused by the overgrowth of the common yeast organism Candida Albicans.

There are other species of yeast, but Candida Albicans is the most common culprit. Candida, a type of fungus, is normally present on the human skin, in the digestive tract, vagina and in various areas of the body where it is generally warm and moist. Yeast or Candida, generally cause no problem in healthy women, but under a variety of conditions, these yeast organism can multiply and their population can increase in the vagina to the point where it causes a vaginal yeast infection.

How do you know if you have a vaginal yeast infection?

Among the signs and symptoms of vaginal infection include: itching, burning and painful sensation in the vaginal area; redness and soreness around the vaginal area (vulva) sensitivity in the skin under pubic hair, and a thick, white discharge. You may also have pain or burning during urination as well as pain during sexual intercourse.

Not all women have all of these symptoms, but if you have any of these signs or symptoms you may have a vaginal yeast infection. For many women, yeast infections can occur frequently or even become chronic.

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Why is it more common to women?

Although yeast infections in men do occur, they are much more common in women due to are several factors unique to women.

Some studies have estimated that at least 75% of all women will have at least one yeast infection in their lifetime. A small percentage of women can suffer from recurrent or chronic yeast infections that can be difficult to treat.

Women naturally carry the yeast organism, Candida Albicans, in their bodies including the vagina. The vaginal area is warm and moist making it a perfect environment for the Candida to grow.

Other factors for yeast infections in women are having diabetes, use of vaginal sprays and/or douches. Some detergents and forms of contraceptives like foams or jellies can be irritating to some women and create a greater risk for a vaginal yeast infection.

Hormonal changes also put women at a greater risk for vaginal yeast infections.

Taking oral contraceptives (birth control pills) and even pregnancy puts women at a greater risk for vaginal yeast infections. Other hormonal factors include the cyclical changes in hormones during monthly menstrual cycles and menopause. In menopause, the estrogen levels drop which results to the thinning of the vaginal wall making it more susceptible to Candida, or yeast overgrowth. Many women also find themselves much more susceptible to vaginal yeast infections just before their monthly period.

Women who take antibiotics for long periods of time, such as in the treatment of acne, often find they cannot find off the yeast overgrowth and end up with a vaginal yeast infection.

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