What Is a Yeast Infection?

The technical name responsible for the yeast infection is called Candida. Candida is always present in our bodies both male and female but a change accurs that upsets the bodies natural balance Candida can multiply bringing out a nasty rash a symptoms of a yeast infection.

A drop in your ammune levels may be one reason why a yeast infection develops or clothing that is not washed. Temperature may also effect the situation.

Burning, itching and a rash around the Vagina are tell tale signs of a yeast infection.

The picture to the right shows a yeast infection magnified

Women are more prone to yeast infections, normally they will recurr, there are however new treatments including natural ones to control them completely.

Around 75% of women have experienced a yeast infection some time in their life. Its not neccesarily a reflection upon a persons hygiene as many factors apply.

Candida is the fungus responsible for yeast infection, Candida is present in small amounts on everyone but once the natural balance is upset, a yeast infection is likely to go wild. When this happens the patient must weigh up the possibilities and treatments available. It may also worth considering what may have flared the infection up by looking at changes in your lifesyle, food and clothes.

Sometimes a yeast infection can be spread sexually, however its worth noting that it does not mean it has developed this way as the infection can progress on its own aswel. So it does not neccessarily mean your partner has caught it from someone else.