What actually causes vaginal thrush?
The most common cause of vaginal irritation is yeast infection known as the vulvovaginal candidiasis. This infection (yeast) is the common cause of between 82-95% cases of vulvovaginal candidiasis while the remaining percentage tend to be Candida glabrata. In most times, a major factor for infections is not known as several combining factors contribute towards the onset of vaginal yeast infections. These includes.. Sexual activity- Although vaginal thrush is not seen as a sexually transmitted disease, sexual intercourse and other forms of sexual activity can transfer candida organisms. Some men whose partners have vulvovaginal candidiasis develop symptomatic inflammation of the skin on their penis. Women with weakened immune system due to immunosuppressive drugs, HIV or chemotherapy are more prone to vaginal yeast infections that causes unpleasant odours from the vagina. It’s been discovered that Using vaginal sponges and other intrauterine devices make users more susceptible to vagina
