Penile Yeast Infection

Although very common in women (infact it is claimed that 75% of women will develop a yeast infection at some time), yeast infections do also affect men. One such yeast infection in men is the penile yeast infection.

As the name suggest, a penile yeast infection is a yeast infection of the penis. Common symptoms include an irritation and soreness of the penis head which is often accompanied by a severe itching. Other symptoms can include a whitish/yellowish creamy discharge, similar to that experienced by women with vaginal yeast infections.

Unfortunately the symptoms of a penile yeast infection are very similar to those of genital herpes, so if you are not one hundred percent certain that you have a yeast infection, then do consult a medical professional.

Men will develop yeast infections for a variety of reasons, the most common of which is through unprotected sexual intercourse with an infected partner.

Unfortunately this means that a woman who has a vaginal yeast infection can pass it on to her male partner, and then, after receiving treatment herself, can be re-infected through further sexual contact. This means that if both partners are not successfully treated it can lead to a vicious circle of reinfection.

Other causes include the prolonged use of antibiotics, which will upset the bodies natural balance of yeast production, leading to excessive yeast production, which in turn will lead to yeast infections.

Men suffering from diabetes are also more susceptible to yeast infections.

Most penile yeast infections, although unsightly and painful, can easily by treated by applying an external anti fungal cream.

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