Recurring Yeast Infections
A vaginal yeast infection is a fungal infection that causes irritation, increased discharge, strong odors, and an intense itchiness of the vulva, and vagina. It's a type of vaginitis, or inflammation of the vagina, and infections occur when there are too many of the bacteria and yeast that normally live in the vagina. If you have recurrent yeast infections, four or more within a year, you might need a maintenance plan and a longer treatment course.
Why Do You Have Recurring Yeast Infections
$ The Genetic Link
Candida albicans is an opportunistic fungal pathogen, and it’s the fungus most responsible for vaginal yeast infections. The immune response in healthy individuals will usually clear up infections, but a compromised immune system causes a significant increase in the risk for Candida infections. Genetic mutations might make some women more susceptible to Candida albicans because these genetic defects can’t …show more content…
Cotton increases air flow and decreases moisture buildup, and allow more air to reach your genital area by not wearing underwear at night when you sleep.• Avoid Douching and Hot Tubs
Douching may worsen yeast infection symptoms because it removes healthy bacteria that line the vagina that help protect against infection. Hot tubs can also remove healthy bacteria and contribute to yeast infections in the area by encouraging Candida species growth.
• Avoid Nonoxynol-9
Products containing nonoxynol-9 are used as vaginal spermicides and are a widely used in condoms. Some medical studies have linked it to an increase in recurrent yeast infections. More specifically, the average nonoxynol-9 exposure per week, which reflects the number of sex acts with spermicide, as well as the dose of each application used is what increases the risk of recurrent vaginal yeast
A vaginal yeast infection is a fungal infection that causes irritation, increased discharge, strong odors, and an intense itchiness of the vulva, and vagina. It's a type of vaginitis, or inflammation of the vagina, and infections occur when there are too many of the bacteria and yeast that normally live in the vagina. If you have recurrent yeast infections, four or more within a year, you might need a maintenance plan and a longer treatment course.
Why Do You Have Recurring Yeast Infections
$ The Genetic Link
Candida albicans is an opportunistic fungal pathogen, and it’s the fungus most responsible for vaginal yeast infections. The immune response in healthy individuals will usually clear up infections, but a compromised immune system causes a significant increase in the risk for Candida infections. Genetic mutations might make some women more susceptible to Candida albicans because these genetic defects can’t …show more content…
Cotton increases air flow and decreases moisture buildup, and allow more air to reach your genital area by not wearing underwear at night when you sleep.• Avoid Douching and Hot Tubs
Douching may worsen yeast infection symptoms because it removes healthy bacteria that line the vagina that help protect against infection. Hot tubs can also remove healthy bacteria and contribute to yeast infections in the area by encouraging Candida species growth.
• Avoid Nonoxynol-9
Products containing nonoxynol-9 are used as vaginal spermicides and are a widely used in condoms. Some medical studies have linked it to an increase in recurrent yeast infections. More specifically, the average nonoxynol-9 exposure per week, which reflects the number of sex acts with spermicide, as well as the dose of each application used is what increases the risk of recurrent vaginal yeast