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Vaginal Yeast Infection is Terrible and here’s what you didn’t know about it!

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The first thing that comes to our mind when we hear the word ‘Infection’ is OUCH and PAINFUL. Okay, for all those women who have experienced a yeast infection ‘down there’ must know how painful it is! It is terrible! But how much do we actually know about the infection?

What is a yeast infection? Yeast is a fungus that usually lives in the vagina. At some point in life, a girl or a woman might experience a yeast infection, especially ‘down there’. However, for a few, this may happen a little too often. The symptoms of a yeast infection cause soreness, redness in the vagina and may even cause pain and burning while urinating or having sex. Terrifying.

If we further talk about the symptoms in detail, a woman may experience white clumpy discharge similar to what a cottage cheese looks like. In simpler words, yeast infections are aggravating, painful and absolutely GROSS. Studies say that when fungus level rises, which can happen due to multiple reasons, it can lead to an infection.

But, here’s what you probably didn’t know about yeast infections:

1. Sign of diabetes

Women who have a high blood sugar level are more likely to develop yeast infections.

2. You can get them in your mouth too. YES.

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Yes, as gross as it sounds, one can get them in their mouth too. Cottage cheese like lesions can blanket your tongue, gums and cheeks.

3. Douches and vaginal hygiene products can increase your chances of getting an infection

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Instead of protecting your lady bits, these products can actually very harmful to you. The best way to keep things clean down there is by using a vaginal rinse with warm water. Oh, and you can also use a mild soap as well.

4. Your stool could be a reason to get an infection

While passing stool, what happens is that it is possible for candida organisms which are found in the rectum to find their way to the vagina. Hence,

5. Your diet may be a factor

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Diet in which the intake of carbs is high, those women are likely to develop infections than those who intake more protein, amino acids and fatty acids. Your diet plays a vital role!

6. The road to recovery at times can be very long

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Some women may experience a long recovery process and it can be very painful.

7. Last but not the least, guys can get them too!

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Men are likely to get yeast infections, too. Unprotected contact with a woman who has a yeast infection can spread the fungus.

Also, it is important for one to know that if it is happening too often and becoming too painful for you to handle. Don’t forget to consult a doctor so you can be treated at your earliest. If you found this article helpful, share it with your friends and help them out.

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