Some yeast can be found harmlessly inside our bodies but when they grow and multiply, they become a yeast infection. It is necessary to know the causes of yeast infection and how it affects you so that predominately preventive measures can be taken. There are mainly three things that can make you susceptible to yeast infections.
First, during pregnancy, your increased estrogen level causes your vagina to produce more glycogen, making it easy for yeast to grow there. Yeast infections are very common in pregnant women, especially during the second trimester. This type of yeast infection is hard to prevent, as the causes of yeast infection in pregnancy is natural. However, you can help by wearing loose fitting, cotton underwear, avoid taking baths and limit your intake of sugary food as yeast needs sugar to grow.
Second is by taking antibiotics. As stated earlier, there are many yeast organisms present in our bodies, which are not harmful. Bacteria also live inside our bodies, which is essential to our health and is usually harmless. The presence of yeast and bacteria inside our bodies should be maintained in balance with one another. Taking antibiotics might kill the bacteria, which allows the yeast to grow rapidly, thereby causing yeast infection. It is important to maintain the balance of yeast and good bacteria in our body so that we can prevent the growth of infections. Therefore, it is advisable to only take antibiotics when it is strictly necessary.
The third common cause is sexual intercourse. Semen is more alkaline than vaginal fluids. Which causes the production and growth of yeast. During sexual intercourse, some internal tissues can become irritated and inflamed, leaving them susceptible to infection. Some birth control devices that contain spermicide can also cause irritation. The use of prophylactics during intercourse can also increase irritation as they are usually coated in spermicide.
There are other factors that might affect your vaginal balance. Stress can be a contributing factor. If a person is stressed your immune system becomes compromised, which invites the growth of yeast. Staying clean is an important factor to fight the production of yeast inside our body. If someone has a high carbohydrate intake like alcohol and refined sugars, this creates the perfect environment for yeast growth. A diet high in sugary foods can lead to Diabetes, which in turn is another cause of yeast infection. Clothing is another source of irritation and can encourage forms of fungal growth. Non-ventilating clothing increases warmth and moisture, the ideal breeding ground for yeast to reproduce rapidly.
Can a yeast infection cause and unborn child to become blind?
I know a woman who has been acussed of being a drug addict and one to sleep with everyone. Her daughter was born and her eyes became messed up and she ended up needing surgery and is almost legally blind. She says it because she had a yeast infection but I thought that only happened with STD’s like the clap and stuff. Could a yest infection actually cause blindness in a child?
What are the causes of recurring yeast infections and how can I prevent them?
About a year and half ago I started getting yeast infections every 3 months. Every time I went to the doctor, they just said it was a normal occurence for sextually active women, but that still didn’t put my mind at ease.
I’m not sure what has changed, but I’m not getting them as often — now about every 5 months. Still, I worry if this will have some negative implications for when I want to have children in a few years.
Does anyone know what causes this? How “normal” is it really? Does this mean that there is something more serious wrong with me?
a sugar imbalance in your body. Go have some blood and urine labs done. This is a symptom of HIV and Diabetes.
what causes yeast infections in children?
8 year old female; no immuno-compromising issues; healthy, active, though she does have a tendency toward sensory processing issues, and because of it can have serious, irrational melt-downs. Lately, the yeast infections have flared up, and so has the sensory processing issues/behavior. I’m starting to wonder if there could be a connection between the presence of yeast and possibly blood sugar levels that affect her behavior? She’s been tested for diabetes – all clear.
Kids can get these infections from poor hygiene.
Not wiping properly or running around in a wet bathing suit too long.
Hi blood sugars do help yeast grow- just like you need sugar in any yeast product to make it grow.
Yeast Infection in Early Pregnancy?
I have NEVER had a yeast infection. After some googling and talking to a friend, that is what I have lol. Could It possibly be a sign of pregnancy? I have received one dose of the depo provera shot but it wore off by the end of October. I never got my second dose. My husband and I are sexually active almost everyday and since the end of November I have had terrible heartburn, headaches, nausea, fatigue, the whole kit and kaboodle. I took a pregnancy test in the beginning of December but it came up negative. As I have not had a period due to the Depo shot, I do not know if I tested to early. I’ve read on a baby site that Yeast infections are more prone in pregnant women, but I’m wondering, if I’m only a few weeks pregnant would I already be getting a yeast infection due to all the hormones going crazy? I’ve not been on Anti-biotics, as I know that can cause yeast infections.
I have two children and never had a yeast infection with either, but I know they CAN happen in pregnant women. I want to test again but Im still not sure if it is to early and if Yeast infections can even be considered a sign in early pregnancy.
yeast infection is not a sign of pregnancy. you’re good bacteria is overtaking bad bacteria in your vagina. simply put
yeast infections, antibiotics, and trying to get pregnant?
I have been trying to get pregnant for a while; I was ovulating this past week so my husband and I tried to give it ago. Clearly, it’s too soon to know whether or not we’re pregnant. But today I went to the doctor for a yeast infection and they gave me a shot and some sort of antibiotic to take care of the infection. They also took a pregnancy test, which came back negative. I’m not terribly surprised it was negative since I only recently was ovulating. I didn’t give the doctor much information on trying to get pregnant, but asked why they would take a pregnancy test if I haven’t missed a period yet. She informed me that the tests they do at the hospital can usually show a positive sooner than OTC tests. She did suggest that I try another test in a week or so if I’m worried about the results. But my real question is:
will the meds that she gave me affect my ability to get pregnant or, if I already am pregnant, will it terminate the child? At most, the fetus would only be a couple days old, but I am just wondering if somehow the medication and the yeast infection will cause me to lose the fetus assuming I did, in fact, get pregnant. It’s a lot of assumptions right now, because as far as anyone knows, I’m not pregnant. But I was just curious if a fetus would be at risk for that sort of thing. I hear about pregnant women getting yeast infections all the time, so treating it probably wouldn’t hurt the baby, right?
And how good are the pregnancy tests that they use at the hospital, really? I know it said that I wasn’t pregnant today, but is there still hope? My most fertile days this month are between the 8th and 13th. So, obviously a test would come back negative if I only just conceived a couple days ago, right? My only concern is the antibiotics they gave me …if I did, by chance, conceive a child in the past week, would the meds harm the fetus or even cause me to miscarry? Could the meds have just killed my child before I even knew it existed?
I think I’m being very paranoid, but hopefully someone out there can give me peace of mind.
Yes it is true that pregnant women are prone to getting yeast infections. The hospitals tests are the best tests you could take… but that doesn’t mean that you are not pregnant… just give it a little more time for the hormone to show up. Also, the whole taking antibiotics terminating the baby…I highly doubt it. If your truly concerned you can call the hospital and ask or even look it up online. If you really think about it…look how many women who don’t know their pregnant at first drink and smoke and take medication your not supposed to while your pregnant. Im sure if you are pregnant you will be fine and good luck.