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How many different ways can u get a yeast infection? i know one only is sex!

 

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June 19 2006 at 6:20 AM (6 minutes and 42 seconds later)
         
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Hello Missy,

Although yeast can be passed during intercourse, a woman can also have a yeast infection without having sex.

Vaginal yeast infections are caused by a fungus called Candida albicans. Yeast are tiny organisms that normally live in small numbers on the skin and inside the vagina. The acidic environment of the vagina helps keep yeast from growing. If the vagina becomes less acidic, too many yeast can grow and cause a vaginal infection.

The acidic balance of the vagina can be changed by your period (menstruation), pregnancy, diabetes, some antibiotics, birth control pills and steroids. Moisture and irritation of the vagina also seem to encourage yeast to grow.

Please let me know if you have any other questions.


http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/vaginitis/DS00255

http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/10956.html


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June 19 2006 at 6:23 AM (2 minutes and 32 seconds later)
         
Reply to Deborah's Post: I know how they are caused but i need to know how many different ways to get this infection besides the sexual contact???????
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June 19 2006 at 6:30 AM (6 minutes and 47 seconds later)
         
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