Whats the Underlying Cause of Yeast Infections?
Under normal circumstances Candida albicans is a harmless part of your skin, intestines, and for women, your vagina. But Candida cells develop rapidly, and if your system is out of balance from eating unhealthy foods, taking certain prescription drugs, fighting an illness, and more — Candida can quickly grow out of control. Vaginal yeast infections, particularly, occur when the normal acidity of your vagina changes, allowing the yeast to multiply. Any woman (and in rare cases men) can experience genital yeast infections, but they are much more common among people with weakened immune systems. They’re also much more likely when you’re undergoing hormonal changes, such as during pregnancy, if you suffer from diabetes or if you use antibiotics or corticosteroid medications. As with all yeast-related problems, the infection occurs because your system has become run down or out of balance, allowing the Candida that already exists in your body to multiply out of control, causing illness. Yo
