It is not always clear or simple to identify the causes of yeast infections in men, women or even children. The first thing those suffering from recurring yeast infections do is to look for what the cause is. After all once you know that you can better defend yourself as with any other illnesses.

The fungal infection comes from a strain of micro-organisms called Candida and it can vary in where it appears and what symptoms come with it. Discomfort, itching and pain are common signs but the sense of shame that comes with the infection can prevent adults getting a check up at their doctors. In children the infection can occur in two main places, the diaper area if they are not changed frequently enough and their mouths (Thrush) if bottles are not cared for appropriately.

When a yeast infection infects a man’s penis (penile yeast infection) there are several symptoms. Itching which can be tolerable to intolerable, pain, lesions and blisters along the shaft, difficulty performing sexually and problems when he urinates. The man is infected usually because he has had sex with an infected female partner. If the woman has a vaginal yeast infection there is yeast in her opening and as the man penetrates this yeast can enter the opening at the head of his penis. From there it moves to the urethra.

The most common yeast infection is that of the vagina. Yeast loves dark, wet and warm places to live and grow and the vagina is a perfect environment for it. Causes can vary for women. Sometimes it may be hormone levels fluctuating due to pregnancy, menopause or even birth control pills which lead to yeast levels rising. There are other things that help the yeast stay around such as the wearing of synthetic tight underwear which keeps it wet down there, as the material is not breathable and does not allow air flow.

As men can get penile yeast infection from sex with an infected woman it is important to wear condoms during intercourse. If the woman is treating herself but has unprotected sex she is passing the yeast to her male partner. When she thinks she has gotten rid of it, he will pass the yeast back again and so the cycle is hard to break. Whether you have one partner or more safe sex is important to practice.

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