Many people will seem surprised to know that a man
can actually get a yeast
infection. It is ironic to think that a woman's
worst nightmare can be caused by a man and yet a man
can get also get the condition.
A woman infected with a yeast infection which comes
from low acidity levels in the vagina can transmit
it to her lover through sexual intercourse.
Yeast infections for those of you men who dare not
learn are a common problem. Women most frequently
get them due to the moisture levels in the vagina,
bathing in a tub, a wet bathing suit, well anything
which leaves the vagina too moist for too long or
is scented can give a woman a yeast infection.
Male Yeast Infection Treatment
Treatment for male yeast infection usually involves
a combination of anti-bacterial medical as well as
a slight change in diet. Natural yeast infection treatments
such as Heal
Candida are best to use since they are safe, organic
and proven effective in eliminating
yeast infections in both men and women.
Since yeast infections are transmitted through vaginal, anal and oral sex the infection can play almost ping pong, going between the couple but having no symptoms in either one. Let us say it is the female, as this article is for the men. If a woman bathes and gets a yeast infection and shows no symptoms, as if she did her vagina would be obviously red and she would be in pain and she makes love to a man, then it can be transmitted to the man. He will show symptoms however; these include painful urination, swelling of the tip of the penis and a white cottage cheese discharge.
The Causes and Concerns in Men
When a man gets a yeast infection it can be caused by different things, in uncircumcised men things can get trapped in the foreskin and eventually build up to an infection, it is good to clean the genitals after having intercourse to avoid infection. Men who use antibiotics for long periods of time can change the bacteria levels in and around the genitalia and cause a yeast infection to occur. Men who are diabetic are also more prone to getting a penile yeast infection. Most yeast infections are spread through intercourse; chances are if there is a yeast infection suspected then the partner may be the cause.
Get Checked Out
Yeast infections have symptoms quite like to that of
a lot of sexually transmitted infections such as Chlamydia
and gonorrhea. In most men a discharge should not
come out, if so and it doesn't seem to be the cause
of a yeast infection it is best to see a doctor, it
may be embarrassing but it is important.
Men with yeast infections will notice the penis is swollen, red and irritated. There may be pain urinating and a possible discharge. It is likely that there will be blisters on the tip of the penis which are very unpleasant. Consult a doctor to examine the genitalia and confirm the right treatment for the yeast infection, as well as to make sure it is not a sexually transmitted disease which cannot be handled at home.
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