I'm 29 years old and have never had a yeast infection. I have had BV when I was pregnant and my PH balance got thrown off which I've heard gives similar symptoms (not sure though) and it was horrible so I'm not complaining about the no YIs either.
Yeast infections are caused by an overgrowth of the normal fungi that lives in the vaginal area. The most common fungi is Canidida albicans. Overgrowth of Canidida is often a result of recent use of antibiotics, or by wearing clothing such as nylon or lycra that traps moisture and heat. Other factors that often contribute to yeast infections include pregnancy, obesity, PMS, multiple sclerosis, and diabetes.
Yeast infections are common among women infected by HIV and women who suffer from recurrent episodes of yeast infection should be tested for HIV infection. Other possible causes include the use of oral contraceptives, and consuming large amounts of sugars, starch, and yeasts.
Above info from here (http://womenshealth.about.com/cs/yeastinfections/a/vagyeastinfecti.htm). This (http://kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/stds/yeast_infections.html) site has some good info also.
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Date: 2009-10-05 06:51 am (UTC)Yeast infections are caused by an overgrowth of the normal fungi that lives in the vaginal area. The most common fungi is Canidida albicans. Overgrowth of Canidida is often a result of recent use of antibiotics, or by wearing clothing such as nylon or lycra that traps moisture and heat. Other factors that often contribute to yeast infections include pregnancy, obesity, PMS, multiple sclerosis, and diabetes.
Yeast infections are common among women infected by HIV and women who suffer from recurrent episodes of yeast infection should be tested for HIV infection. Other possible causes include the use of oral contraceptives, and consuming large amounts of sugars, starch, and yeasts.
Above info from here (http://womenshealth.about.com/cs/yeastinfections/a/vagyeastinfecti.htm). This (http://kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/stds/yeast_infections.html) site has some good info also.