Do Men Get Yeast Infections ?

It is a well known fact that in the Western world around 75% of women will develop a yeast infection at sometime during their lives.  What you may not be aware of is that men can and do develop yeast infections too.

All of us have the bacteria candida albicans present in our bodies, it is this bacteria, which under certain conditions leads to yeast infections.  The candida is found in our intestines and is generally quite harmless as it’s growth is usually kept under control by our “friendly” bacteria and a healthy immune system.

If something affects this delicate balance, the growth of candida can become excessive, it can then travel to other parts of the body such as the mouth, throat and genitals.

One major cause of this excessive candida growth in both men and women is the use of anti-inflammatory drugs and anti-biotics.  These drugs cause an imbalance in the body which can prevent your friendly bacteria from keeping candida growth under control.

Thrush infections in men are also often caused by sexual transmission from an infected partner or are due to excessive consumption of sugars and yeast.

If you are a male and you think you may be suffering from a yeast infection, here are some of the symptoms to look out for.  Itching, problems during sexual intercourse, cravings for sugars, mood swings, abdominal bloating, diarrhea, headaches, tiredness and low levels of concentration.

If you have any of these symptoms then you could have a yeast infection, so it could be worth getting yourself checked out.

Treatment can be quite straightforward, however the problem with treating yeast infections is that you are normally treating the symptoms and not the cause, so there is a very high likelihood of the yeast infection returning.

Visit Thrush Infection No More to discover how to cure those yeast infections and stop them ever coming back.