| How To Know If You Have Male Yeast Infection |
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| Health and Fitness - Health Issues |
| Written by Amanda Grant |
| Tuesday, 16 September 2008 11:25 |
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Often thought to be a disease of women, yeast infection also happen in men. In men the yeast overgrowth or male yeast infection are frequently seen in the mouth, skin, and on the genitals. Thrush is the medical term used for the oral yeast infection.
Often thought to be a disease of women, yeast infection also happen in men. In men the yeast overgrowth or male yeast infection are frequently seen in the mouth, skin, and on the genitals. Thrush is the medical term used for the oral yeast infection. Women need to be aware of male yeast infection symptoms since yeast infections can be passed back and forth. Be aware male yeast infection symptoms closely resemble genital herpes and other sexually transmitted diseases. Symptoms of Male Yeast Infection The most common symptoms of male yeast infection are irritation, itching and soreness on the head of the penis. There may also be redness and small white blisters. When the symptoms of male yeast infection are limited to the penis the infection is sometimes called balanitis. Occasionally men complain of a burning sensation with urination. Females usually have a white discharge with yeast infections, but this is not usually found in male yeast infections. What Are The Causes Of Male Yeast Infection? Sexual Intercourse A Way For Partners To Transfer Yeast Infections Following Antibiotic Use Side Effect of Diabetes Direct contact is one-way partners can give each other yeast infections. The word infection is not 100% correct since yeast is a normal part of most women's bodies. The problem arises when there is an overgrowth of yeast leading to what we call a yeast infection. Though seen more in women, male yeast infections do happen. Most of the time in men it is secondary to another health issue. Some factors are diabetes, taking antibiotics, and diet. But if the male's partner is experiencing a yeast infection, the man is exposed to more yeast organisms than usual. So if the partner has an active yeast infection it is safer to avoid sexual relations until the yeast condition is eliminated. This minimizes the partner's soreness and additional irritation and also the possibility of passing the yeast infection back and forth. Antibiotics use is another way for yeast to overgrow causing male yeast infection. Antibiotics kill not only infection bacteria but also bacteria which helps protect the body. When this happens the yeast have a chance to overgrow since there is less competition. With diabetes, a man is more likely to have a male yeast infection. One reason could be the increased sugar levels encourage yeast to grow in the body. To protect their health and that of their partners, men need to know the symptoms of male yeast infection. Knowledge can decrease the changes for partners passing the yeast infection back and forth to each other. Also know the symptoms as they are similar to sexually transmitted diseased like genital herpes and others. About the Author: Whether it's you or your partner suffering from male yeast infection, go to www.GetRidOfYeastInfections.com for a holistic way to getting rid of yeast. Find out more about yeast infections at www.YeastInfectionCenter.com |