{"id":13934,"date":"2017-09-14T18:29:37","date_gmt":"2017-09-14T16:29:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pianetadonna.aogoi.it\/non-categorizzato\/i-got-a-yeast-infection\/"},"modified":"2024-06-07T13:48:15","modified_gmt":"2024-06-07T11:48:15","slug":"i-got-a-yeast-infection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pianetadonna.aogoi.it\/en\/sexually-transmitted-diseases\/sexually-transmitted-diseases-sexually-transmitted-diseases-2\/i-got-a-yeast-infection\/","title":{"rendered":"I GOT A YEAST INFECTION"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><span>A yeast infection<\/span><\/strong><span> is a <strong>vaginal infection<\/strong> that is common among adolescents. It is caused by <em>Candida Albicans<\/em>, a fungus that normally lives in balance with other microorganisms in certain areas of the body (<strong>vagina<\/strong>, <strong>mouth, digestive system<\/strong>). In specific situations, <strong>Candida<\/strong> begins to overdevelop, causing an infection. This can happen under conditions of <strong>stress<\/strong>, <strong>illness<\/strong>, <strong>prolonged intake of antibiotics<\/strong> or <strong>cortisone<\/strong> <strong>drugs<\/strong>, <strong>alcohol<\/strong> or <strong>drug abuse<\/strong>, <strong>poor intimate hygiene<\/strong>, <strong>excessive use of harsh intimate detergents<\/strong> or repeated <strong>vaginal irrigations<\/strong> that tend to disrupt the vaginal ecosystem, <a data-id=\"1952\" href=\"\/en\/sexually-transmitted-diseases\/sexually-transmitted-diseases\/aids-acquired-immunodeficiency-syndrome\/\" title=\"AIDS: ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY SYNDROME\"><strong>AIDS<\/strong><\/a> or other <strong>sexually transmitted diseases<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Aside from <strong>contagion<\/strong> through sex, girls can also be infected &#8211; albeit less frequently &#8211; through <strong>contact with infected lingerie<\/strong> or through exchanging underwear or bathing suits with friends.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The most common symptom is an <strong>intense burning in the vagina or the penis<\/strong>, along with <strong>whitish discharge that has the appearance of curdled milk<\/strong>, <strong>local irritation<\/strong>, and <strong>difficulty<\/strong> and <strong>burning during sexual intercourse<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The <strong>intense vaginal itching for girls, or in the glans (the tip of the penis) accompanied by red spots for boys, would suggest an infection of this type. <\/strong>If you notice any of these symptoms, contact your <strong>gynecologist<\/strong> or a <strong>women&#8217;s health center<\/strong> immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>To <strong>prevent a yeast infection, you must use a condom and have good intimate hygiene<\/strong>, using a delicate detergent that maintains the balance of the <strong>vaginal ecosystem<\/strong>. You should also follow a <strong>healthy diet<\/strong> with few <strong>yeast-containing foods (bread, pizza, snacks, etc)<\/strong>, which are <strong>a breeding ground<\/strong> for the growth of <a data-id=\"1934\" href=\"\/en\/sexually-transmitted-diseases\/sexually-transmitted-diseases\/i-got-a-yeast-infection\/\" title=\"I GOT A YEAST INFECTION\"><strong>Candida<\/strong><\/a> (especially before and during the <strong>menstrual cycle<\/strong>), and engage in physical exercise. It is also important <strong>not to share your lingerie<\/strong> with friends or sisters, and always wear <strong>underwear made of natural fibers. Synthetic fabrics do not breathe well, and create a moist environment that is ideal for Candida growth.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Treatment requires <strong>specific medications<\/strong> that must be prescribed by the <strong>gynecologist. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Healing can be slow and characterized by <strong>frequent recurrences<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span>It itched so bad, and that&#8217;s not all!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[523,524],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13934","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-sexually-transmitted-diseases","category-sexually-transmitted-diseases-sexually-transmitted-diseases-2"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.8 - 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