Yeast Infections
From A to Z
- Basic facts about yeast infections
- Yeast infection symptoms
- Common causes
- When to see a doctor
- How a pharmacist can help
Treatment
Advice
General Information
Yeast Infection Info-Quiz
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Comfortably loose cotton underwear “breathes” and doesn’t constrict.
Comfortably loose cotton underwear “breathes” and doesn’t constrict.
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Loose-fitting underwear gives you plenty of air circulation.
Loose-fitting underwear gives you plenty of air circulation.
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Tight, constrictive underwear can increase your chances of yeast infections.
Tight, constrictive underwear can increase your chances of yeast infections.
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Coloured underwear can contain chemicals and additives that may increase your chances of yeast infections.
Coloured underwear can contain chemicals and additives that may increase your chances of yeast infections.
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Since it’s possible to share your yeast infection with your partner, be sure to tell them if you have one!
Since it’s possible to share your yeast infection with your partner, be sure to tell them if you have one!
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Although it’s not common, guys can get yeast infections – and re-infect women who have been treated!
Although it’s not common, guys can get yeast infections – and re-infect women who have been treated!
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Don’t use bubble bath, bath beads, or other highly perfumed bath additives.
Don’t use bubble bath, bath beads, or other highly perfumed bath additives.
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There’s nothing wrong with a loofa!
There’s nothing wrong with a loofa!
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Heavily scented or perfumed soaps should be avoided in the bath.
Heavily scented or perfumed soaps should be avoided in the bath.
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Long soaks in the bath are bad news if you want to avoid yeast infections.
Long soaks in the bath are bad news if you want to avoid yeast infections.
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A side-effect of antibiotics can be an increase in yeast infections.
A side-effect of antibiotics can be an increase in yeast infections.
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There is no link between family history and an increased chance of developing a yeast infection.
There is no link between family history and an increased chance of developing a yeast infection.
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If you have diabetes, you may suffer from more yeast infections. Yeast appears to thrive in environments with higher blood/cellular sugar levels. For more advice or information, talk to your doctor or pharma.
If you have diabetes, you may suffer from more yeast infections. Yeast appears to thrive in environments with higher blood/cellular sugar levels. For more advice or information, talk to your doctor or pharma.
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Yeast infections are not caused by colds or flu, but having them can affect your general energy level, so be sure to get plenty of rest and take care of yourself!
Yeast infections are not caused by colds or flu, but having them can affect your general energy level, so be sure to get plenty of rest and take care of yourself!
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Hormonal changes experienced during pregnancy can increase your risk of yeast infection. You may be particularly susceptible during your third trimester.
Hormonal changes experienced during pregnancy can increase your risk of yeast infection. You may be particularly susceptible during your third trimester.
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