Yeast infections, sometimes called thrush, can be a real problem for women and even men. Infections like Candida are no respecter of age or sex. Man, woman, child, adult, thrush can hit them all.

Where ever the body is warm and moist yeasts can thrive. Most people have yeasts living on and in their bodies and it isn't a problem. It's only when the numbers begin to multiply to such a level that they irritate the body that an 'infection' occurs.

Even every day things can trigger off a yeast infection. For some thing like penile thrush wearing tight jeans on a hot day can increase the levels of heat and moisture so that yeast numbers explode. And yeasts like Candida can multiply unbelievably quickly. Within a couple of hours you can go from normal levels to infection levels that will have you sore and itching.

The reason why women suffer the most is that in thrush in women the trigger is often down to the change in pH due to the normal fluctuations in hormone levels during the monthly cycle. Where as it's easy to avoid wearing tight jeans on a hot day, there's not much you can do about your oestrogen levels. For women with recurrent yeast infections proactive action with natural remedies like yogurt can help.

One word of warning. If you think you have yeast infection signs always check with a doctor first. Many of the symptoms are identical to bacterial infections which are far more common. You don't want to treat yourself for something that you don't actually have. A doctor will be able to confirm exactly what you've got.

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