Yeast Infection

Candidasis, often known as vaginal yeast infection, is a frequent illness. Bacteria and yeast cells can be found in a healthy vagina. However, when the bacteria-yeast equilibrium shifts, yeast cells can grow. Itching, swelling, and irritation result as a result of this.

Symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection can be relieved in as little as a few days with the right treatment. It may take longer in more serious cases.

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), often known as sexually transmitted illness, are not considered vaginal yeast infections (STD).

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Yeast
infection causes

The yeast Candida is a naturally occurring microorganism in the vaginal area. Lactobacillus bacteria keeps its growth in check.

But if there’s an imbalance in your system, these bacteria won’t work effectively. This leads to an overgrowth of yeast, which causes the symptoms of vaginal yeast infections.

Several factors can cause a yeast infection, including:

  • antibiotics, which decrease the amount of Lactobacillus (“good bacteria”) in the vagina
  • pregnancy
  • uncontrolled diabetes
  • weak immune system
  • hormonal imbalance near your menstrual cycle
  • stress
  • A specific kind of yeast called Candida albicans causes most yeast infections. These infections are easily treatable.

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Yeast
Infection treatment

Each yeast infection is different, so your doctor will suggest a treatment that’s best for you. Treatments are generally determined based on the severity of your symptoms.

Simple infections

For simple yeast infections, your doctor will usually prescribe a 1-6 day regimen of an antifungal cream, ointment, tablet, or suppository. These medications can be in prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) form.

Possible treatments for severe or complicated yeast infections include:

  • 14-day cream, ointment, tablet, or suppository vaginal treatment
  • two or three doses of fluconazole (Diflucan)
  • long-term prescription of fluconazole taken once a week for 6 weeks, or long-term use of a topical antifungal medication

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Yeast infections aren’t considered STIs. In rare cases, you can pass a yeast infection from one partner to another.

Your risk of yeast infection increases if you are pregnant, have diabetes, are taking antibiotics, or have a weakened immune system

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