Uterine fibroids are the most common benign gynecologic disease. Also known as leiomyomas or myomas of the uterus, they are tumors thought to respond to estrogen and progesterone levels.
Vaginal yeast infections, also known as candidiasis and vaginal thrush, are caused by a fungus, according to Jessica Shepherd. Candida albicans is the most common fungus found in these yeast infections.
More than two-thirds of women will experience at least a yeast infection in their lifetime. There are many symptoms of a yeast infection, like a white discharge which can appear thick, lumpy, and cottage cheese-like in consistency, inflamed vagina with itching, burning, redness, and swelling.
There are many reasons why yeast infections occur. These are using certain detergents or bath products, sanitary wipes, lubes, sperm, saliva, or even underwear. Anything that comes in contact with the vagina has the potential to disrupt pH balance, thus maximizing the amount of yeast to thrive and multiply.
One of the most common other reasons for vaginal yeast infections is the use of antibiotics. Antibiotics eliminate normal bacterial in the vagina and allow yeast to grow.
Hormonal changes, such as what happens during a period, could also cause a yeast infection. This is because it disrupts the body’s natural balance of hormones such as progesterone and estrogen. When there are high levels of estrogen, it cause an overproduction of Cadida fungi.
Uterine fibroids do not cause yeast infections nor provoke yeast infections. They may be related, however, since they are both caused by high levels of estrogen.
Candidiasis can affect many parts of the body, causing localized infections or for worse, larger illnesses. It depends on the person and his or her general health. People who are under a lot of stress, diabetes, had a course of antibiotic with a weakened immune system are more susceptible to topical infections.
The key to reducing yeast in the vagina is to keep it at the right pH, Shepherd says. One can maintain a healthy, balanced diet, not wearing most clothes, or wearing breathable materials to reduce the yeast. However, some people are genetically predisposed to an overproduction of yeast.
Vaginal yeast infections can be treated. By either using a anti-yeast pill that can be swallowed, a vaginal cream, or a vaginal suppository, it can lower the number of yeast bacteria.
These medications include butoconazole, clotrimazole, miconazole, nystatin, and tioconazole. It can also be prevented or lower the risks by never using vaginal douche products, wearing cotton underwear and loose fitting pants, or changing out of sweaty or wet clothes quickly.
There are home remedies for vaginal yeast infections too such as applying tea tree oil cream, taking apple cider vinegars baths, taking probiotics, or inserting Greek yoghurt or coconut oil into the vagina. They may either take a few days to clear up the infection or not work at all.
Yeast infections are common and not harmful, but if the infections happen or persist more than four times per year, it is then recommended that the individual must see the doctor.
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