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Shasta Lake, CA (candida-yeast.com) Wednesday, April 25, 2007 - 

Knowing how to prevent yeast infection is important. Many women who have had yeast infections often have recurrences. Knowing how to make future yeast infections less likely can prevent a lot of pain and discomfort down the road. First, it’s important to understand what causes yeast infections. If you haven’t already, read that article.

Causes of Yeast Infection

Antibiotic Treatments – As explained in Understanding Yeast Infection – What Is a Yeast Infection? yeast infections occur when there is an imbalance between the naturally occurring yeast and bacteria in the body.  Any antibacterial treatments, especially those that focus on the genital or vaginal region, can trigger a yeast infection by disrupting this balance.  This doesn’t mean that you should stop all antibiotic treatment especially prescriptions.  But if you’ve noticed a sudden increase in frequency of yeast infections it would be useful to look at any new products such as soap or douches that you recently started using.  These products often contain antibacterial chemicals and are among the commonest causes of yeast infection.  If you are on an antibacterial prescription with a specific end date it is best to see the dosage through but to watch carefully for symptoms of a yeast infection.  Early detection will speed treatment.

Clothing – The type and style of clothing that you wear can have a significant effect on the likelihood of a yeast infection.  Remember the three environmental factors that encourage yeast growth are darkness, warmth and moisture.  Tight clothing and clothing that doesn’t breath when worn against the skin can produce these conditions.  Many synthetic fabrics contain plastic or vinyl which can greatly inhibit breathability.  A good rule of thumb is the more natural fibers in your clothing, especially cotton, the better it will be at preventing yeast infection.  The exception that proves the natural fiber rule is, of course, leather.

Diabetes and Diet – It is clear that diabetic women have more frequent yeast infections.  There is little that can be done about this except to cut out the other factors that can contribute to infections and keeping a close watch on possible symptoms for early treatment.  It has also been suggested that a diet high in sugars or carbohydrates can increase the chances of infection by building up the amount of sugar in urine.  Sugar is yeast’s favorite food so there is some logic here.

Sexual Transmission – Yeast infections can be passed sexually.  Because men can carry or suffer from yeast infections it is important to practice protected sex any time there is a possibility of infection.  Simply treating the infection can lead to a sudden re-infection soon after the symptoms have cleared up as you and your partner pass the infection back and forth.  Protected sex and careful sanitation should be exercised anytime symptoms are present.

Injury and Low Immunity – Anytime the body is injured or suffering it is more susceptible to other maladies.  This is true of yeast infection.  Any cut or tear in the genital area should be treated and watched carefully for signs of infection.  People who suffer from HIV are also more susceptible to yeast infection.  As with diabetes, there is little that can be done to reduce this risk except to keep a close watch for symptoms and to reduce the other factors that contribute to infection.

Treatment of Yeast Infection

Here are some great resources to help you treat yeast infection:

• Infections and Insurrection: Women Treating Yeast
• Cure Yeast Infection Holistically
• Yeast Infection - Do-It-Yourself Treatments
• The 12 Hour Yeast Infection Cure

The old adage prevention is the best treatment rings especially true for yeast infections. Knowing what factors can lead to yeast infection can contribute to prevention. But yeast infections will sometimes come regardless.