Yeast infection involves excessive growth of Candida (yeast cells) inside the vagina. A repetitive yeast infection occurs when this infection occurs 4-5 times in a year. But there are various causes for repetitive yeast infection.
The most common on is usage of birth control pills. Progestogen, the chemical found in birth control pills, causes these infections. In many instances, stopping birth control pills does lead to elimination of this infection.
Desserts and sugars are also leading cause of repetitive yeast infection. Consumption of excess sugar ultimately leads to infections. Candid albicans helps the body to digest sugars and if there is plenty of sugar present, it leads to rapid multiplication of these yeast cells.
Taut and non cotton undergarments block dampness and heat. When wet clothes chafe against the skin, surrounding the vagina, they offer a fertile breeding ground for the yeast to grow. Hence it is essential to use dry clothes and change undergarments frequently.
Diabetic women are also more prone to suffer from repetitive yeast infection. Glycogen and glucose are chemicals that are the food for the yeast and if the levels of blood sugar remain uncontrolled and abnormal, these women are liable to suffer from this infection.
Another primary reason is the fluctuations in the immunity, due to which the use of antibiotics and other medications becomes necessary. Women with poor immunity because of HIV or any other kind of disease are prone to recurring yeast infections. But there are some other causes that can cause skin problems.
Damage to the vaginal membranes because of excessive abrasion without lubrication also causes yeast infections. Such infections can be sexually transmitted to other partners very quickly. In these situations, if you know if your partner is experiencing this infection repeatedly, always opt for safe sex.
There are various causes for repetitive yeast infection. It is very essential to detect the prime reason and then use remedies and treatments to eliminate it forever.
