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what causes a yeast infection?
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Vaginal
yeast infections are caused by an overgrowth of yeast cells in the vagina.
So what leads to this overgrowth in the first place? |
Pregnancy and use of oral contraceptives (birth control pills)
What do they have in common? High estrogen levels affect the pH balance
of the vagina and can create an environment that allows overgrowth of
yeast.
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Diabetes
Mellitus
High blood sugar can help yeast to multiply. |
A weakened
immune system
When the immune system is weak it can reduce the body’s ability to fight
off infections. Weakened immune systems can be caused by: poor diet,
stress, and lack of sleep, diabetes, HIV infection or any other immune
system disorder.
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Use of
steroid drugs
Steroid therapies are anti-inflammatory agents which may decrease the
body's ability to fight off infections. |
Use of
antibiotics
Antibiotic drugs kill bacteria in the body (which they are supposed to do)
but can also kill the bacteria in the vagina, allowing yeast to multiply and
cause a yeast infection. |
| Menstrual
period |
| Stress |
| Tight-fitting
pants and synthetic fibers |
| Being
overweight
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| Douching |
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