I"m a Male - Can I Really Get a Yeast Infection?
Could I get, as a male, yeast infections of the sort that women often contract? I always thought those yeast infections were not male problems.
But now I have a penile discharge and it is a little uncomfortable when I urinate.
Is it possible that I have contracted a male candida infection or is this something much worse? If this sounds like something you have been thinking, you should know that even males of every age, race, and economic status, or physical prowess, can and often do experience male yeast infections.
Now, you are probably wondering how you could get such an infection.
There are two main ways that men get candida infections.
By far the most common means of contracting a penile yeast infection is having unprotected sex with a female that has an active vaginal infection.
The yeast bacteria in the vagina enter the penis and, in some cases, manage to multiple sufficiently to become a full-blow infection.
The bacteria that cause an infection are normally present in the human body, but the number of bacteria are maintain at a proper level by the good bacteria that live in our bodies.
Keep in mind, also, that unprotected sexual activity with another man can just as easily allow the transmission of a candida infection.
So, no matter what your sexual preference, practice safe sex! The second most common cause of male candida infection is prolonged use of antibiotic therapy for another medication problem.
When antibiotics are taken orally or by injection, the antibiotics kill bacteria.
However, these medications are not smart; they can not tell which bacteria are beneficial to the body and which are causing illness or disease.
The good bacteria which keep bad bacteria at bay are reduced to a level that yeast bacteria establish a stronghold and an infection occurs.
There are a few other rare ways in which a male can get a candida infection.
Unprotected anal sex, for example, puts a man at risk of a penile yeast problem.
Wearing tight, damp clothing can, in rare cases, cause a man to experience a yeast outbreak.
Fortunately, if you have symptoms that indicate you might have an infection in your penis or genital area, treatment is easy and effective.
In many cases over the counter creams and ointments will clear up the infection.
These creams and ointments are the same ones recommended for women to combat vaginal yeast infections.
After all, it is the same yeast, no matter if the host is a man or a woman.
There are also some home remedies such as eating active culture yogurt which can help the body establish the proper bacteria balance.
However, if home treatment does not work promptly, seek medical advice from your doctor.
Your physician can determine if the symptoms are, in fact, a male yeast infection and not another more serious problem.
A doctor can also prescribe strong medication to treat stubborn yeast infections in men.
But now I have a penile discharge and it is a little uncomfortable when I urinate.
Is it possible that I have contracted a male candida infection or is this something much worse? If this sounds like something you have been thinking, you should know that even males of every age, race, and economic status, or physical prowess, can and often do experience male yeast infections.
Now, you are probably wondering how you could get such an infection.
There are two main ways that men get candida infections.
By far the most common means of contracting a penile yeast infection is having unprotected sex with a female that has an active vaginal infection.
The yeast bacteria in the vagina enter the penis and, in some cases, manage to multiple sufficiently to become a full-blow infection.
The bacteria that cause an infection are normally present in the human body, but the number of bacteria are maintain at a proper level by the good bacteria that live in our bodies.
Keep in mind, also, that unprotected sexual activity with another man can just as easily allow the transmission of a candida infection.
So, no matter what your sexual preference, practice safe sex! The second most common cause of male candida infection is prolonged use of antibiotic therapy for another medication problem.
When antibiotics are taken orally or by injection, the antibiotics kill bacteria.
However, these medications are not smart; they can not tell which bacteria are beneficial to the body and which are causing illness or disease.
The good bacteria which keep bad bacteria at bay are reduced to a level that yeast bacteria establish a stronghold and an infection occurs.
There are a few other rare ways in which a male can get a candida infection.
Unprotected anal sex, for example, puts a man at risk of a penile yeast problem.
Wearing tight, damp clothing can, in rare cases, cause a man to experience a yeast outbreak.
Fortunately, if you have symptoms that indicate you might have an infection in your penis or genital area, treatment is easy and effective.
In many cases over the counter creams and ointments will clear up the infection.
These creams and ointments are the same ones recommended for women to combat vaginal yeast infections.
After all, it is the same yeast, no matter if the host is a man or a woman.
There are also some home remedies such as eating active culture yogurt which can help the body establish the proper bacteria balance.
However, if home treatment does not work promptly, seek medical advice from your doctor.
Your physician can determine if the symptoms are, in fact, a male yeast infection and not another more serious problem.
A doctor can also prescribe strong medication to treat stubborn yeast infections in men.
