What is the
Cause of Yeast Infection
(Candidiasis)?
 It's good to know the cause of yeast
infection since you may be able to prevent it from
reoccurring. If you have ever had a yeast infection (also
known as candidiasis), you know you don't want it to come
back.
If you know what is causing your yeast infection, you may be
able to nip it in the bud and avoid having to fight it for a
prolonged period.
There are some common yeast infection causes - some of which
may surprise you.
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Common Yeast Infection Causes
- Antibiotics - You are taking
antibiotics for some other illness, and what happens? It
can cause candidiasis. The antibiotics can alter the
balance in your body. While the antibiotics you are taking
are doing their job and getting rid of the bad bacteria in
your body, they can also rid your system of some good
bacteria.
This good bacteria was keeping the fungus that causes
candidiasis at bay but with a decreased amount of good
bacteria to fight it, the fungus can now multiply and grow,
causing a yeast infection (for more information see our
explanation of what is a yeast
infection).
- Weakened Immune System - When you
have a weakened immune system the body may not be able to
successfully ward off infections. In this case, the fungus
that causes a yeast infection can multiply. People with
HIV/Aids are especially susceptible to having yeast
infections since it affects the immune system.
A weakened immune system can also result from common
everyday factors such as sickness, stress, lack of sleep,
etc. Just one more reason to take care of yourself.
- Oral Contraceptives/Hormones -
Birth control pills can be a cause of yeast infection as it
causes the hormone level in the body to fluctuate.
Similarly, a women can be more prone to a yeast infection
around the time of their period due to changing hormone
levels.
- Pregnancy - Similar to oral
contraceptives, pregnant women often experience yeast
infections as their hormone levels change. During pregnancy
there is more sugar in the vagina which the yeast can feed
off of, causing the fungus to multiply.
- Diabetes - Since people with
diabetes have higher amounts of glucose (sugar) in their
blood, it provides a ripe environment for the yeast cells
to multiply and lead to candidiasis. A yeast infection in a
person with diabetes can be a warning sign that their
diabetes is not under control - a doctor should be
consulted.
- Feminine Products - Douches,
hygiene sprays, bubble bath, toilet paper that has perfume,
colored toilet paper and scented tampons or pads have also
been labeled as a cause of yeast infection.
- Clothing - Tight, non-breathable
clothing has sometimes been cited as a cause of yeast
infection. This is due to the fact that this type of
clothing will give the fungus a dark, moist place to grow.
Breathable fabrics that are washed frequently is your best
bet if you suffer from candidiasis.
These are the most commonly cited answer to what causes a
yeast infection. Hopefully this information will help you ward
off any cause of yeast infection.
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