Yeast
Infection Causes: Why Do We Get Them?
Although
the actual source of a yeast infection is an overgrowth of the fungus
known as Candida albicans, there are many yeast infection causes
that spur on the development of this uncomfortable affliction, many
of which you wouldn’t suspect. Yeast infection causes are
as varied as the people suffering from them, but thankfully there
are many easy steps you can take to avoid contracting one. One classic
cause of a yeast infection is sitting in a wet bathing suit. Because
yeast thrives in warm, moist, and dark environments, leaving a wet
bathing suit on creates the perfect situation for Candida albicans
to grow and spread.
Some
of the more common yeast infection causes include:
- Antibiotics such as those used to treat UTI’s
- Condoms
- Tight, non-cotton clothing
- Chemicals and douches
- Birth control and other medicines that affect
hormones
- Poor diet
- A compromised immune system, often caused
by chemotherapy or HIV
The
best way to avoid contracting a yeast infection is to avoid yeast
infection causes. For example, eating a balanced diet can help your
body maintain a proper pH. Since Candida albicans flourishes in
basic environments, keeping the proper pH can keep it from growing
out of control and becoming a yeast infection. Further, yeast infection
causes such as tight clothing can be prevented simply by choosing
100% cotton underwear and loose pants. One of the most common yeast
infection causes, antibiotics, is also one of the most overlooked.
If you’ve recently been on antibiotics for an infection such
as a UTI, it’s important to replenish the natural flora in
your system by eating probiotics and prebiotics.
Although
there are many yeast infection causes, by taking simple measures
to avoid them, such as including VÄXA Candid-Free in your routine,
you can also escape the pain, discomfort, and hassle of contracting
a yeast infection.
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