It is perfectly natural for your body to host fungi such as yeast. Most people find this quite surprising but small quantities of yeast are always present in and on your body. Once the fungus develops and there is too much of it problems are sure to occur. Understanding some of the causes of yeast infection helps to avoid or at least reduce the chances of suffering this uncomfortable condition in the future.
Yeast lives and thrives in warm and damp areas so it is those same areas of the body that are susceptible to yeast growth. Always wearing clean and dry underwear will reduce the chances of infections developing though it won’t be a yeast cure. Tight fitted under garments made of synthetic materials do not allow your body to breathe properly. They can help provide the right conditions for yeast growth. It will help your body keep dry if you wear cotton. Remember to change your underwear each day to keep your body dry and fresh.
There is an interesting connection between diabetes and yeast infections. Yeast is a common problem for women suffering from diabetes if they struggle to keep control of the condition. Yeast grows well in damp conditions and the traces of sugar helps in it’s growth. There may be a case for all of us to reduce our sugar intake to reduce the risks.
Avoid or reduce the use of scented products like tampons, deodorant sprays and even scented toilet paper which may reduce your resistance to yeast growth. You should always change out of damp and sweaty sports clothing or swimming costumes as soon as practical after exercising or swimming.
We all have yeast living on and inside our bodies which is natural and normal as long as it remains quiet. We do benefit from them so taking antibiotics kills good bacteria along with the ones we want to get rid of. There are certain types of antibacterial soap and using these may be killing some of these helpful bacteria. It may be best to avoid the use of soaps in the vaginal region as perfumed products and the dyes that are used might affect your ph balance.
Keep in mind the possibility that your detergent may be causing problems and maybe change to a different one for a while to see. Change your brand to see if that solves your problems. Beneficial bacteria may be killed off if you use douches so cut down or stop using them if you are concerned. The use of antibacterial deodorants and antibiotics cuts down on your bodies ability to stop the growth of yeast.
Yeast infections are a problem for people undergoing chemotherapy treatment. You are more likely to develop yeast infections if you are taking immunosuppressive drugs. There is also a problem with cortisone based drugs which may reduce your yeast infections resistance.
Pregnancy can lead to problems with yeast growth and you are more susceptible to yeast infection during your periods. When wearing pads or tampons during periods they should be changed quite often. If you are sick you may be more likely to develop yeast infections as your resistance will be low. So while there are some things you can do to resist yeast infections they cannot be entirely eliminated and natural cures for yeast infection can never be total cures.