Yeast infection is an infection of the yeast That occurs in the genital area of the human body. The medical term for yeast infection is Candida. It is a fairly common type of yeast infection. Usually a normal amount of yeast is produced by the body in the natural course which is not infectious what so ever, but when the conditions of the environment it thrives in becomes warmer, moister or more humid, yeast cells start multiplying and that it when it becomes a problem, as then it becomes an infection. This happens due to improper hygiene, or from wearing tight synthetic underwear. It can be cured easily but only if women speak up about it.
Most women are not okay to talk about their private parts. Many times the bedside manner of the consulting gynacologist does not invite confidences of the patient. Thus women are just too embarrassed to talk about it. If not treated properly at the right time, yeast infection can become worse and conditions like the vagina getting irritated and bruising easily, intercourse becoming more painful occurs. When yeast infection results in women, the appearance can be white thick, cheesy like substance that smells. To rule out any kind of sexually transmitted disease it is vital to get it ruled out by a doctor. This infection can be transmitted orally as well, it grows as Thrush in the mouth.
It is also known as vaginal thrush. Treatment is given by way of oral pills and topical applied ointments. Allopathic medication only treats the symptoms of the disease and is not the cure. If the cause for the problem is not detected it will reoccur. Therefore some people opt for holistic and alternative therapies that focus on the root cause of the problem and by treating it the yeast infection disappears. To get more women to open up and talk about this, awareness has to be created and support groups have to be formed.
Women have to know that it is okay to talk about their vaginal problems, fear of yeast infection in women will not go away all by itself. Women have to know that it is a normal problem and can be treated. Once detected and diagnosed properly the problem can be treated and the woman can get back to her normal routine. There will be no more shame or embarrassment or unease with this topic any more. It is therefore very important for women to treat yeast infection and lead a better life.