What are some of the causes of a yeast infection?

Answer 1

Yeast occurs naturally on your body, you can't "catch" a yeast infection like you would catch a cold. Yeast infections are caused by an upset in the balance of naturally occurring yeasts which lead to an upset in the normal functioning of the tissues in the vagina.

Normally, your vagina has a number of different healthy bacteria living in it, and it also has yeast. The yeast is kept under control by the healthy bacteria in your vagina. These bacteria keep your vagina slightly acidic which prevents Candida from growing too much. The yeast doesn't usually cause any problems unless something happens to upset this balance. If the balance is upset, the yeast can overgrow, causing a yeast infection. What upsets the balance? Hormonal changes, medications, (especially antibiotics) certain medical conditions, or a weakened immune system all can cause a yeast infection.

Answer 2

A yeast infection is a bacterial overload.

It can be caused by many things including a weakened immune system, poor nutrition (which can lead to a weakened immune system), poor hygiene, or even just contact with someone else who already has developed the problem.

A contributing factor can also be over use of antibacterial soaps. Antibacterial soaps kill both the good and bad bacteria, if the bad grows back faster than the good you end up with a yeast infection.

Depending on the location of the yeast infection it can also be caused by tight or unnatural fiber materials that do not allow enough air flow. To help prevent yeast infections of the genital area loose fitting cotton clothing provides the best air flow.

To help prevent yeast infections of the mouth occasional use of germ fighting mouthwash is helpful.

There are some hidden causes of Yeast infection. Yeast infections are caused by yeast bacteria . in female body has a lot of bacteria and a very small number of yeast.Causes can be low estrogen. if you eat to much sugar this can also cause a yeast infection. another cause could be if you wear panties liners. Avoid is.

Answer 3

Bacteria from the man you have sex with can cause frequent yeast infections as well as bladdr infections. Don't douche, use tight clothes and let it be airy from time to time and dry carefully.Warm moist places can get it. Eating alot of sugar can also do it. You can also pass it between you back and forth.

Answer 4

NOT WASHIN YOUR VAG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! start washing. i don't know which stupid person put this answer but not washing your washing is not the primary reason for getting a yeast infection because as intelligent persons should know...the vagina cleans itself. things such as tissues,dirty underwears,even a specific type or color underwear may cause yeast in women. It is recommended that we wear cotton underwears & its also good to keep your tissue in wraps so as to prevent dust from getting to it. If a woman has severe sinusitis it can also be a primary cause of yeast as well so its best to try & keep it under control & AVOID DAIRY PRODUCTS!! nb. change your washcloth regularly!!!!!!!!

Answer 5

Yeast infections can be caused by many different things. Yeast likes to grow in moist dark places. Wearing under ware that don't "breathe" such as silk cause the normal vaginal moisture to be "trapped" and can cause overgrowth of yeast bacteria. A lot of times the use of certain medicines such as antibiotics can cause yeast infections of the genitals or mouth due to the drug killing the beneficial bacteria as well as the "bad" bacteria. Taking a simple probiotic will help prevent yeast overgrowth when taking antibiotics. Some people seem to be more prone to yeast overgrowth as others, as people with immune sytem diffecencies tend to devolop yeast infections more often.

Answer 6

Yeast infections can be caused by certain medications, oral contraceptives, and birth, among others. Even factors such as stress or depression can weaken the immune system, thus increasing the chances of getting a yeast infection.

Answer 7

Yeast infections occur when naturally occurring yeast in the body is allowed to take over, in women this is most commonly a vaginal infection (but yeast infections can occur in any part of the body). They are most common in women who are sexually active, women who use soaps or washes to clean their vulva, commercial menstrual pad users, and tampon users.

Answer 8

The most common cause for a yeast infection would be a decrease in the acidity of a woman's vagina. This can occur from overuse of contraceptives and other antibiotics.

Answer 9

A pH and vaginal flora imbalance.