Male yeast infection treatment

Posted on | July 10, 2010 | No Comments

“If my girlfriend has a yeast infection, can I catch it? I thought it was only the ladies who got yeast infections?” someone asks.

Sorry to say, yes you can. Getting a yeast infection from your girlfriend through sex is not that common, but it does occur. It is imperative you both get treated , to avoid the possibility of you re-infecting each other.

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H.I.V sufferers and those with a generally low immunity are also obviously more susceptible to other illness, including yeast infection.

Spermicidal lubricants are also, perhaps surprisingly, a cause of male yeast infections. The lubricants have nonoxynol-9 in them, which cause skin eruptions in male and female genitals, making them susceptible to yeast infection. So best to use condoms without the spermicide.

Another cause is being on antibiotics for a long period of time. The problem is that, (and this is well-known especially among natural health practitioners), the antibiotics might kill all the bacteria, good and bad. It is probably worth mentioning here you should avoid Nizoral (ketaconazole), as in some rare cases it has caused liver damage.

What are yeast infection symptoms for men?

Well-look for a red-colored rash at the tip of the penis, accompanied by a burning sensation or itch. A doctor’s check-up is advisable, as the symptoms are similar to those of herpes.

How to treat a yeast infection in men

Most doctors will prescribe a drug such a Diflucan, or something like Monistat treatment. Advice on male yeast infection treatment and on a yeast infection diet can be found in the link below, but, in summary:you can accelerate your recovery by reducing your intake of sugar and alcohol. also, eating natural yoghurt will help prevent the yeast infection re-occurring. What is also quite helpful is if you add a few drops of vinegar to a sitz bath and soak in it for ten minutes

If you have recurring yeast infection symptoms, or the more problematic Systemic variety of yeast infection, it is our suggestion you try a FULLY HOLISTIC, NATURAL REMEDY (it’s advisable to consult your doctor but it is likely you will be precribed drugs or something like monistat plus there’s the awkwardness of displaying all in front of him!). And OTC treatment and drugs may not effect an enduring freedom from infection anyway).

If you would like to find out the BEST “natural cures for yeast infection” out there, together with very useful material provided by the authors (most of whom are ordinary people who suffered from candida infections and struggled their way through to finding a lasting, viable remedy), check out the link below

Best Natural Yeast Infection Cures?

Have a great day!
Louise van der Merwe
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